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Enderson Franco
Franco with the Fubon Guardians
Fubon Guardians – No. 87
Pitcher
Born: (1992-12-29) December 29, 1992 (age 31)
Anaco, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 18, 2019, for the San Francisco Giants
KBO: April 6, 2021, for the Lotte Giants
CPBL: July 5, 2022, for the Fubon Guardians
MLB statistics
(through 2019 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.38
Strikeouts4
KBO statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record9–8
Earned run average5.40
Strikeouts124
CPBL statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record10-12
Earned run average1.85
Strikeouts178
Saves34
Teams

Enderson Daniel Franco (born December 29, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants. Franco was signed as an international free agent by the Houston Astros in 2009. He made his MLB debut in 2019.

Career

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Houston Astros

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Franco was signed as an international free agent by the Houston Astros on July 4, 2009.[1] He spent the 2010 with the DSL Astros, going 1–3 with a 3.67 ERA in 34 innings. He spent the 2011 season with the Gulf Coast Astros, going 1–2 with a 4.40 ERA in 47 innings. He returned to the GCL Astros in 2012, going 3–2 with a 4.86 ERA in 50 innings. In 2013, he played for the Greeneville Astros, going 2–5 with a 5.05 ERA in 51.2 innings.[2]

Tampa Bay Rays

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Franco selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the Triple-A phase of the 2013 Rule 5 draft.[3] He played for the Hudson Valley Renegades in 2014, going 7–3 with a 3.28 ERA in 68.2 innings. He opened the 2015 season with the Bowling Green Hot Rods, going 5–6 with a 3.89 ERA in 71.2 innings.[4]

Miami Marlins

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On July 3, 2015, Franco was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for international bonus slots.[4] He finished the 2015 season with Greensboro Grasshoppers, going 1–6 with 7.29 ERA in 54 innings.

Atlanta Braves

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Franco was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the minor-league phase of 2015 Rule 5 draft.[5][6] He played for the Carolina Mudcats in 2016, going 6–12 with a 4.69 ERA in 144 innings (3rd in the Carolina League).[7] Franco was selected as a member of the Venezuela national baseball team at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. He split the 2017 season between the Rome Braves, Florida Fire Frogs, and the Gwinnett Braves, going 6–6 with a 3.86 ERA in 120 innings. He split the 2018 season between the Mississippi Braves and the Gwinnett Stripers, going a combined 7–9 with a 3.85 ERA in 132 innings.[8] Franco elected free agency following the season in November 2, 2018.[9]

San Francisco Giants

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On January 24, 2019, Franco signed a minor league with the San Francisco Giants.[10] He spent the 2019 minor league season with the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, going 6–5 with a 5.97 ERA in 113 innings.[11]

On September 15, 2019, the Giants selected Franco's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[12] He made his major league debut on September 18 versus the Boston Red Sox, allowing one run over one inning of relief.[13] In 2019 in five relief appearances for the Giants, he pitched 5+1⁄3 innings and had a 3.38 ERA.[14] On June 30, 2020, Franco was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.[15] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] Franco became a free agent on November 2.[17]

Lotte Giants

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On November 21, 2020, Franco signed a $245K contract with the Lotte Giants of the KBO League. The contract also includes a $55K signing bonus.[18] He made his KBO debut on April 6, 2021. Franco became a free agent following the season.

Generales de Durango

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On March 2, 2022, Franco signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League.[19] In 6 starts, he posted a 0–3 record with a 9.85 ERA over 28.1 innings pitched. Franco was released on May 25.[20]

Fubon Guardians

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On June 17, 2022, Franco signed with the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[21] He appeared in 40 contests for the team down the stretch, recording a 4.41 ERA with 94 strikeouts and 10 saves in 100.0 innings pitched.

In 2023, Franco made 52 appearances out of the bullpen, recording a stellar 0.95 ERA with 71 strikeouts and 9 saves across 66+1⁄3 innings of work.[22] Franco re-signed with the Guardians on January 15, 2024, for the 2024 season.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Enderson Franco Player Page". MLB.com. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  2. ^ Drew Jenkins (October 1, 2014). "Rays' Enderson Franco Could Be Steal As Ex-MiLB Rule 5 Pick". FanSided. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Marc Topkin (December 13, 2013). "Rays expect quick resolution on first baseman". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Danny Reed (July 3, 2015). "Rays Trade BG Pitcher Enderson Franco To Miami Marlins". MiLB.com. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  5. ^ "Braves pick up left-handed pitcher in Rule 5 draft". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. December 10, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  6. ^ Jonathan Mayo (December 10, 2015). "2015 Rule 5 Draft results". MLB.com. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  7. ^ "2016 Carolina League Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  8. ^ Rachel Richlinski (August 7, 2018). "Enderson Franco named Southern League Pitcher of the Week". WLBT. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  9. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  10. ^ Jake Montero (March 11, 2019). "Giants make eight cuts to spring training roster". KNBR. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  11. ^ Joe Davidson (September 14, 2019). "River Cats still celebrating, now a win away from Triple-A championship". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  12. ^ Mark W. Sanchez (September 15, 2019). "There were so many tears when Giants reliever finally got the call-up". KNBR. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  13. ^ "Giants Rout Red Sox 11-3, Giving Bochy 2,000th Win". CBS 13. September 18, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  14. ^ "Enderson Franco Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  15. ^ "Giants Outright Enderson Franco".
  16. ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled".
  17. ^ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  18. ^ "Lotte Giants Sign Enderson Franco".
  19. ^ @GeneralesdDgo (March 2, 2022). "¡El staff de pitcheo se fortalece! 👏🏻 La Tropa tendrá a un brazo de grandes ligas, que puede ayudar a abrir juegos o relevar. Directamente, desde los actuales campeones del beisbol, Navegantes de Magallanes: Enderson Franco. ☄️🚀 ¡Bienvenido a Generales! ⚾️ #HastaLaVictoria" (Tweet). Retrieved March 2, 2022 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "Enderson Franco Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  21. ^ "Fubon Guardians Sign Enderson Franco". June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  22. ^ "Fubon Guardians Re-Sign Enderson Franco for 2024 Season". cpblstats.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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