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95. Julio Franco

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95. Julio Franco
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: August 23, 1958 in Hato Mayor del Rey, Ha D.R.
  • Weight: 160 lbs.
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 23, 1982
  • Final Game: September 17, 2007
  • Silver Slugger - 1988
  • Silver Slugger - 1989
  • TSN All-Star - 1989
  • All-Star Game MVP - 1990
  • Silver Slugger - 1990
  • TSN All-Star - 1990
  • Silver Slugger - 1991
  • TSN All-Star - 1991
  • Silver Slugger - 1994
  • MVP - 1988
  • MVP - 1991
  • MVP - 1994
  • Rookie of the Year - 1983
 
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If Baseball truly is an International game, then we would like to name Julio Franco as its Global Ambassador.

The Dominican born Franco, played Baseball professionally until the age of 47 in the United States, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and his home country. Cooperstown does not recognize accomplishments abroad, but despite playing outside of the Majors for an extended period of time, he still amassed over 2,500 hits. Franco had a strange batting stance, but considering he batted over .300 eight times, a Batting Title, and five Silver Sluggers, it had to be considered effective.

Entering his first year of Hall of Fame eligibility, Julio Franco may be the ultimate test of whether the Baseball Hall of Fame would reward durability over what is considered traditionally great by Baseball standards.

Should Julio Franco be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 73.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.5%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Hato Mayor del Ray, Dominican Republic
  • Eligible In: Sunday, 01 January 2012
  • Position: First Base, Second Base, Short Stop, Designated Hitter
  • Played For: Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Champion (None)
    All-Star (3) (1989, 1990 & 1991)
    All-Star Game MVP (1) (1990)
    Highest bWAR for Position Players (1) (AL) (1994)
    Highest Batting Average (1) (AL) (1991)
    Most At Bats (1) (AL) (1984)
    Most Singles (1) (AL) (1991)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a First Baseman (1) (AL) (1998)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    (AL: 1994, 8th)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Batting Average)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Most Hits)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Runs Batted In)
    1 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Stolen Bases)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Singles)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Power-Speed #)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Championship Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 54.   Games Played: 2,527
    59.   Singles: 1,952
    63.   Total Zone Runs by a First Baseman: 17
    80.   Power-Speed #: 214.2
    88.   Hits: 2,586
    88.   Outs Made: 6,609
    97.   At Bats: 8,677
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2013: 1.1
  • Should be Inducted As A: Cleveland Indian

Should Julio Franco be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 73.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.5%

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