Rafael Franco
Rafael (Jauregui) Franco
Born: June 20, 2001
Hidalgo del Parral, MX
Primary Position: Center field
All Position(s) Played: LF, OF, RF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 155
Career: 2018-2023
Rafael (Jauregui) Franco compiled a career batting average of .204 with 3 home runs and 30 RBI in his 149-game career with the Reds, Aguilas de Mexicali, Daytona Tortugas and Monterrey Sultanes. He began playing during the 2018 season and last took the field during the 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | R | ARIZ | Reds | 33 | 94 | 82 | 10 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 25 | .256 | .351 | .317 | .668 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | R | ARIZ | Reds | 39 | 152 | 138 | 21 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 31 | .232 | .289 | .290 | .579 | 40 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | Fall | AZFL | Aguilas de Mexicali | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | A | LASE | Daytona Tortugas | 11 | 42 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 12 | .034 | .317 | .034 | .352 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | R | AZCL | Reds | 32 | 103 | 82 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 23 | .220 | .369 | .341 | .710 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Daytona Tortugas | 16 | 40 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .114 | .205 | .200 | .405 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | R | AZCL | Reds | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .000 | .200 | .000 | .200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Ind | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | 16 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | .429 | .200 | .629 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 137 | 444 | 377 | 62 | 77 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 18 | 6 | 50 | 105 | .204 | .314 | .273 | .588 | 103 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | R | ARIZ | Reds | LF | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .800 | .800 |
| 2018 | R | ARIZ | Reds | OF | 29 | 55 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .949 | 1.931 |
| 2018 | R | ARIZ | Reds | CF | 24 | 51 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .963 | 2.167 |
| 2019 | R | ARIZ | Reds | LF | 9 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 1.556 |
| 2019 | R | ARIZ | Reds | OF | 38 | 73 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .974 | 1.947 |
| 2019 | R | ARIZ | Reds | CF | 31 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.935 |
| 2019 | Fall | AZFL | Aguilas de Mexicali | LF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 2019 | Fall | AZFL | Aguilas de Mexicali | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 2021 | A | LASE | Daytona Tortugas | CF | 11 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 2.455 |
| 2022 | R | AZCL | Reds | CF | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 3.667 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Daytona Tortugas | LF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .333 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Daytona Tortugas | CF | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.091 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Daytona Tortugas | RF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 2023 | Ind | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | OF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2023 | Ind | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2023 | Ind | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2023 | Ind | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 149 | 282 | 7 | 10 | 3 | .967 | 1.940 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | R | Arizona League | Reds | CIN | June 21, 2018 | August 25, 2018 |
| 2019 | R | Arizona League | Reds | CIN | June 17, 2019 | August 26, 2019 |
| 2019 | Fall | Arizona Fall League | Aguilas de Mexicali | September 24, 2019 | September 25, 2019 | |
| 2021 | A | Low-A Southeast | Daytona Tortugas | CIN | June 12, 2021 | June 25, 2021 |
| 2021 | R | Arizona Complex | Reds | CIN | July 5, 2021 | September 18, 2021 |
| 2022 | R | Arizona Complex League | Reds | CIN | June 10, 2022 | June 23, 2022 |
| 2022 | A | Florida State League | Daytona Tortugas | CIN | June 30, 2022 | August 5, 2022 |
| 2023 | Ind | Mexican League | Monterrey Sultanes | April 21, 2023 | August 6, 2023 |
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