| IP | 38 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 6.16 |
| WHIP | 1.63 |
| BB/9 | 5.68 |
| SO/9 | 8.76 |
- Full name Branneli Franco
- Born 02/05/2007 in Bajos De Haina, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 187 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade: 50/Extreme
Track Record: Franco signed for the top bonus ($800,000) of any pitcher in the 2024 international class. He signed with the Cardinals out of the Dominican Republic at the beginning of the 2024 international signing period.
Scouting Report: Franco has a fast arm and excellent physical projection remaining in his lean frame. His fastball has been trending up, growing from the mid-80s to the low-90s, touching 94 mph. Between his arm speed and room to fill out, he could be throwing in the upper-90s at some point. His arm works well, he’s a good strike-thrower for his age and he has shown the feel to spin a curveball, which is his most advanced secondary offering.
The Future: The highest paid pitcher in the 2024 class, Franco should debut later this summer in the Dominican Summer League.
Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45
