Jose Franco
Pitching scouting report · 80Grade
Scouting summary
Given his current stuff, physical maturity, and command profile, Franco most realistically projects as a flexible long-relief or swingman option who can spot start when needed. The fastball/slider combination is good enough to miss bats and survive multiple times through a lineup in favorable matchups, but the fringy changeup and non-elite command cap his likely rotation ceiling around a back-end role. If the changeup ticks up and he tightens fastball control, a #5 starter outcome remains possible; if not, he should still provide useful innings as an up-down arm who can handle leverage-neutral situations. Durability will hinge on managing workload after his prior elbow surgery, but his recent track record suggests he can sustain his present stuff over a full season in some capacity.
Projected MLB role: up-down long reliever
- Position: 1
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 74 in
- Weight: 257 lb
- Born: 2000-11-24
- 80Grade overall rank: #841
- 80Grade team rank: #17
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Frequently asked questions
What position does Jose Franco play?
Jose Franco plays 1.
Is Jose Franco a left-handed or right-handed player?
Jose Franco bats R and throws R.
Where does Jose Franco rank as a prospect?
Jose Franco is ranked No. 841 on 80Grade's consolidated prospect rankings.