Ryan Franklin

Ryan Franklin is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently a pitcher for the Seattle Mariners.

Ryan Ray Franklin was born in Fort Smith, Arizona on March 5, 1973. He attended college at Seminole Oklahoma Junior College. In 1992, Franklin was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 23rd round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft.Baseball-Reference.com: Ryan Franklin

On May 15, 1999, Franklin made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners. In 2006, he was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies and later traded to the Cincinnati Reds. In 2007, he signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Cardinals. That same year Franklin appeared in 69 games for the Cardinals and finished the season with a 3.04 earned run average and a record of 4 wins and 4 losses.MLB.com: Ryan Franklin

• March 5, 1973: Born
• 1992: Drafted by Seattle Mariners
• 2006: Signed by Philadelphia Phillies
• 2006: Traded to Cincinnati Reds
• 2007: Signed by St. Louis Cardinals

• Mahalo's Guide to the St. Louis Cardinals
• ESPN.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 190
  • Rookie Year: 1999

• March 5, 1973: Born

• 1992: Drafted in the 23rd round by the Seattle Mariners

• 1999: Major League Baseball debut with the Seattle Mariners

• 2005: Suspended 10 days for violating the MLB drug policy

• 2006: Signs as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies

• 2007: Signs as a free agent with the St. Louis Cardinals to a 1 year contract

• 2007: Re-signs with the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2 year contract