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Full Name:
 

Maikel Antonio Franco​

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Nicknames:

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“Compa F"

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Born:  
   

August 26, 1992 

Azua, Dominican Republic

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Family:  

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Not available

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Friends:  

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Became close with Carlos Santana after Santana came to the Phillies.

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School:  

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Liceo Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic

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Baseball Related:

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Scouted by Koby Pérez.

 

2010 - Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an international free agent ($100,000).

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2014 - September 2nd - Major League debut with the Philadelphia Phillies.
 

Extra:

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2018 - He was suspended for a playoff game by Los Gigantes del Cibao (Dominican League) after he was seen partying at 6am the day before a game. At this point the Phillies asked him to return to get ready for Spring Training.

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The Phillies made attempts to get Manny Machado during the 2018 off-season. This led to speculation that they were giving up on Franco.
 

Sample Heckles:

 

Not available

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Heckle him on twitter:

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@MaikelFranco7

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