Franklin Gomez
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
Gomez has a plausible back-end rotation path because he is a young lefty with a five-pitch mix, improving fastball velocity, and enough feel to manipulate multiple secondaries. The 2026 line, including 66 strikeouts against 18 walks over 58 innings at Lake County, supports the possibility that his control is trending in the right direction, but the sample remains too small to erase the longer history of inconsistent zone management. His ceiling is a durable #5 starter if the 92-93 fastball remains stable, the cutter develops into a firmer weapon to right-handed hitters, and he maintains usable command deep into outings. If the velocity fades or the cutter and slider remain more contact-management pitches than chase offerings, a multi-inning relief role is the safer floor.
Projected MLB role: up-down #5 starter
- Position: P
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Height: 72 in
- Weight: 145 lb
- Born: 2005-07-06
- 80Grade overall rank: #906
- 80Grade team rank: #30
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Frequently asked questions
What position does Franklin Gomez play?
Franklin Gomez plays P.
Is Franklin Gomez a left-handed or right-handed player?
Franklin Gomez bats L and throws L.
Where does Franklin Gomez rank as a prospect?
Franklin Gomez is ranked No. 906 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.