Franklin Morales is a left-handed pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. A native of Venezuela, Morales originally signed with the Rockies as an amateur free agent in 2002. Morales spent five years as one of the Rockies top minor league prospects before making his major league debut on August 18, 2007. Morales posted a record of 3-2 in his first season, and helped pitch the Rockies to the 2007 World Series.
Strengths
Morales has a terrific arm, and an impressive repertoire of pitches[1].
Weaknesses
Morales tends to loose the strike zone, leading to a disproportionate number of walked batters[1].
Franklin Morales Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Colorado Rockies
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 170
- Rookie Year: 2007
References
Fast Facts
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Born
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Height
6'0
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Weight 170 lbs
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Uniform Number
56
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Position
Starting Pitcher
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Birthplace
San Juan de los Morros, Venezuela
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Left Handed Pitcher and Hitter
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Named to the All-Star Futures Game in 2007
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Pitched out of the Rockies bullpen during the 2007 World Series
