2018 Chachi #7 Maikel Franco

#7

Maikel Antonio Franco

Third Base

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  229
Opening Day Age:  25

Born:  August 26, 1992, Azua, Dominican Republic

Signed:  Signed as an amateur free agent, January 13, 2010

Teams:  Phillies 2014-

Acquired:  Via free agency

2011 Choice Williamsport Crosscutters #19

2012 Bowman Chrome Prospects #BCP112

2014 Chachi #62

2015 Topps #309

128 Franco Baseball Cards in My Collection per The Phillies Room Checklist
First Phillies Minor League Card:  2011 Choice Williamsport Crosscutters #19
First Phillies Card:  2012 Bowman Chrome Prospects #BCP112
First Phillies Team Issued Card:  2014 Phillies Team Issue #74
First Topps Flagship Base Card:  2015 Topps #309
Latest Card:  2018 Topps Now Road to Opening Day #OD-277

First Mention on The Phillies Room:  July 15, 2013 - The All-Star festivities are underway in New York, and yesterday afternoon Citi Field hosted the annual Futures Game.  The Phillies sent two representatives to this year's game, which features the top prospects from around the minors.  Third baseman Maikel Franco started for the World team (as their DH) and faced his Reading Fightin Phils teammate, pitcher Jesse Biddle, in the fourth inning.  Biddle won the match for Team USA, striking out Franco on three pitches.

2014 Phillies Team Issue #74

Second Mention on The Phillies Room:  January 12, 2014 - New Uniform Numbers Have Arrived! . . . From 1 to 60, the following non-retired numbers are still officially up for grabs - #7, #34, #39, #41, #43 and #46.  I wouldn't be shocked if the team has unofficially retired #34 and #41, at least for the next few seasons, out of respect for Roy Halladay and Charlie Manuel.  I seriously doubt they're doing the same thing for #7 (Michael Martinez), #39 (Steven Lerud), #43 (Steve Susdorf) or #46 (Raul Valdes).  I'd expect some or all of those numbers to go to the remaining four non-roster invitees still in need.  Hot prospect Maikel Franco would make an excellent #7.

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