Letitbe793 372 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Nephew of Erick Aybar, not to be confused with his father and two brothers also named Wander Franco, this 17 year old 2017 july 2 signee has hit the ground running for the Rays Princeton rookie ball team. Only 15 games but Wander Samuel Franco's performance so far combined with the scouting reports I've read point to him being an elite can't miss kind of prospect and I am really excited to follow his career. So far in rookie ball: .371, 3 HR, 2 SB, 6.0% BB rate, 7.5 % K rate, .258 ISO. The Rays are known to move guys along slowly so could be 2022, 2023 before we see him in the bigs. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3Sheets1elbow 142 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Not many players at the age of 17 have posted a 150 wRC+ or more in Rookie ball. At least not this decade. Even 140 wRC+ is an impressive bar to reach. Soto is head and shoulders above his peers in his first taste of pro ball with a 184 wRC+. Albies (160), Devers (146), Acuna (142), Vlad (122), Torres (119), and Tatis (108) trail Soto in wRC+ as well as his ISO of .189 and his wOBA of .450. The Appy League is only 1/3 of the season underway but if Wander Franco finishes his season with Princeton, Soto may have some company. Wander Franco .352/.403/.592 7.8% K 157 wRC+ .442 wOBA .239 ISO 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,941 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Choo Choo 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I like baseball 444 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I just have to say that even though it’s a small sample size, my whole perception on Franco has completely changed. I felt he was one of those better real life prospects than fantasy. I’ll be looking to buy everywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,941 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) He is 4-4 today. 2 home runs and a triple He might be a top 40-50 prospect right now. Arrows moving UP!!! Edited July 15, 2018 by brockpapersizer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,941 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Now he's 5-5, completed the cycle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tayne 96 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Wish he was in the CBS database. Kid has all the qualities of the next great prospect. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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JohnR 20 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 for those old enough to remember, i cant help but think of "Hi I'm Larry, and this is my brother Daryl, and this is my other brother Daryl" 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,941 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Baseball America updated their top 100. He was 79 last time. Now.... He's 26 70 hit 55 power projection. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heyeaglefn 189 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 ETA? 2021? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crock4343 14 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 On 7/14/2018 at 9:22 PM, Tayne said: Wish he was in the CBS database. Kid has all the qualities of the next great prospect. When do they usually add prospects, I’d love to scoop him up before he blows up even more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,941 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 4 hours ago, heyeaglefn said: ETA? 2021? I think if he actually blows up 2020 is technically in the play, but based on it being the Rays 2021 is far more realistic. He's certainly starting in a full season league either next year or shortly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,376 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 It's the Rays guys...I'd look for just past the super 2 guesstimate...in 2024 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hgh22 332 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 hour ago, ST. STEVEN said: It's the Rays guys...I'd look for just past the super 2 guesstimate...in 2024 I wander if he'll beat honeywell? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meh2 3,513 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 It’s players like this that really make me want to join a dynasty league. He looks like a future superstar but he’s still so far away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tucker26 2,359 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Choo-Choo! All aboard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,376 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 #17 on the Klaw mid-season top 50! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RenegadeGM 509 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Typed his name into Yahoo not expecting to see him, then got all excited when he was there! Only to realize it is his brother... 3B, SF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tucker26 2,359 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 6 hours ago, ST. STEVEN said: #17 on the Klaw mid-season top 50! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tucker26 2,359 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Quote .... 17. Wander Franco Franco signed last July 2 for $3.85 million, and the early returns are rather promising: The 17-year-old is in the advanced-rookie Appalachian League and hitting .386/.426/.683, with only eight strikeouts in his first 108 pro plate appearances. Franco has lightning-quick hands and a great left-handed swing for hard contact with loft for power. As of this writing, he's tied for second in the Appy League in triples, fourth in homers and is third in slugging percentage, fourth in average and ninth in on-base percentage, even though he's one of only two 17-year-olds in the entire league. He's probably not a shortstop in the long run, but if that's the case he'll end up at second. If you're looking for the next Vlad Jr. who's going to be in the No. 1 overall discussion and might see the majors before he turns 20, this is your guy. ..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,376 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Yeah he was in the 20's range for BA update too, but that is crazy praise from Klaw--who is really plugged in to the best scouts in the game. For him to stick out his neck like that for a 17 yr old, I am fully onboard now... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dark One 495 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Is the full list behind a pay wall? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j_cis1011 84 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, Dark One said: Is the full list behind a pay wall? Yes it is. Check your PM. Franco was #26 on BA’s most recent update. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,941 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 might be the first time in history I remember a prospect being in ESPN but not CBS or Yahoo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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