Tommy Franklin
Thomas C. Franklin
Born: November 4, 1953
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175
Draft: Round 5 (1972 June Amateur Draft, Minnesota Twins)
School: TC. Roberson HS (Arden, NC)
Career: 1972-1974
Tommy Franklin compiled a career batting average of .184 with 5 home runs and 32 RBI in his 70-game career with the Melbourne Twins and Greenwood Braves. He began playing during the 1972 season and last took the field during the 1974 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | R | FECR | Melbourne Twins | 34 | 111 | 90 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 19 | .178 | .300 | .178 | .478 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1974 | A | SALL3 | Greenwood Braves | 36 | 134 | 116 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 46 | .190 | .286 | .353 | .639 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 70 | 245 | 206 | 25 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 65 | .184 | .292 | .277 | .569 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | R | FECR | Melbourne Twins | C | 31 | 160 | 13 | 9 | 0 | .951 | 5.581 | 8 | |||
| 1974 | A | SALL3 | Greenwood Braves | C | 32 | 195 | 15 | 11 | 2 | .950 | 6.562 | 9 | |||
| Totals | 63 | 355 | 28 | 20 | 2 | .950 | 6.079 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | R | Florida East Coast League | Melbourne Twins | MIN | ||
| 1974 | A | Western Carolinas League | Greenwood Braves | ATL |
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