Nick Franklin

Baseball player, Tampa Bay Rays

Nick Franklin - Baseball player, Tampa Bay Rays
Born

March 2nd, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Drafted in 2009, played as a middle infielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Made MLB debut in 2013 with the Seattle Mariners. Played for multiple teams including the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers. Recorded significant performances during the 2013 MLB season and was part of the Mariners' rebuilding team.

Debuted with the Seattle Mariners in 2013

Played for Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers

Selected as a first-round pick in the 2009 MLB Draft

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