Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TB | SS/3B | 1 | 60 |
Grades Update: Aug 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 70 | 70 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
Aug 2021 Report
Evaluator: Tyler Jennings
Age: 20 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 189 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/R
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: On 40-Man Roster
Physical Description: Smaller, yet strong frame at 5'10", 189 pounds. Body is nearly physically maxed out. Levers aren't very long. Very dynamic athlete who recently made MLB debut.
Hit: Franco is a switch-hitting bat with the ability to use all fields from both sides of the plate. He has an advanced approach at the plate, drawing more walks than strikeouts throughout his minor league career and very rarely swings and misses. Both swings feature a subtle leg kick and his hands start right by his ear, with a quiet load into his swing. He has electric bat speed and has excellent strike zone recognition. He is aggressive with pitches in the zone, as he has swung at more than 70% of pitches in the strike zone during his abbreviated MLB career so far. It's hard to get soft contact from Franco, as well. At this point, it's a 70 grade tool, but you certainly can't rule out the potential for an 80 grade in the near future. Grade: 70
Power: Franco packs quite the punch. He's shown off more power from the left side, with a large portion of his career home runs coming from that side, but there's still solid power potential from the right side of the plate. He will utilize all fields with his pop, especially as he's starting to add loft to his swing and get the ball in the air more. He's likely a guy to give you 20+ home runs in a total season. Plus tool. Grade: 60
Field: There is some concern that Franco likely won't stay at the shortstop with his size, but he's proven he can play at third base and even second base. He's got a good internal clock and has the instincts to play all three positions. He's got good range on the left side of the infield and has made some difficult plays look relatively easy over there. Grade: 55
Arm: Wander certainly has the arm strength to play at both third base and shortstop. In the views we have had of him in Durham this year, he's made strong and accurate throws with good carry. Above average tool for Franco. Grade: 55
Run: Wander possesses above-average speed on the basepaths. 27 stolen bases to his name throughout his career, including two at the major league level. Grade: 55
Overall: We are likely looking at one of the future stars of this sport. Of course, time will tell, but the tools and the performances that Franco has shown off have proven as such. He'll provide versatility to the Rays defensively and his at-bats will be must watch TV as he gets more major league time under his belt.
OFP: 60
Role: 70-Impact Player/Perennial All-Star
Risk: Moderate
