The ageless Julio Franco was born in The Dominican Republic on this day in 1958.
He came up with the Indians in 1982 and became a regular in 1983: .273, 80 RBI and # 2 in the AL Rookie of the Year vote.
In 1989, Franco joined the Texas Rangers, won the 1991 AL batting title and hit .307 over 5 seasons.
We will remember him for that unique batting stance and the fact that he played into his 40's. In fact, he may still be playing in some league somewhere.
Franco hit .298 over 23 seasons with 2,598 hits and 1,194 RBI. Great hitter!
He came up with the Indians in 1982 and became a regular in 1983: .273, 80 RBI and # 2 in the AL Rookie of the Year vote.
In 1989, Franco joined the Texas Rangers, won the 1991 AL batting title and hit .307 over 5 seasons.
We will remember him for that unique batting stance and the fact that he played into his 40's. In fact, he may still be playing in some league somewhere.
Franco hit .298 over 23 seasons with 2,598 hits and 1,194 RBI. Great hitter!