Tanner Franklin
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
Franklin’s path to the majors is built on a power right-handed foundation with enough starter traits to keep him in rotation consideration, but the present command profile makes him more of a back-end starter bet than a stable mid-rotation arm. The strikeout rates are good enough to believe in bat-missing ability, and the innings totals suggest a pitcher who can handle a starter’s workload physically, but the walk rate and home-run allowance leave some margin for error. If the fastball command tightens and one secondary becomes a true put-away pitch, he can settle into a useful rotation role; if not, the arm strength still gives him a fallback in relief. The most realistic outcome is a fringe-to-average MLB starter who has to win with stuff and enough strike throwing to survive the lineup turn.
Projected MLB role: #5 starter
- Position: P
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 77 in
- Weight: 225 lb
- Born: 2004-05-25
- 80Grade overall rank: #540
- 80Grade team rank: #34
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Frequently asked questions
What position does Tanner Franklin play?
Tanner Franklin plays P.
Is Tanner Franklin a left-handed or right-handed player?
Tanner Franklin bats R and throws R.
Where does Tanner Franklin rank as a prospect?
Tanner Franklin is ranked No. 540 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.