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Name Team Age
John Franco Retired (1972, Age 34) Died (2007, Age 70)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 4, Pick 59
(1958)		 RP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jesse Orosco League 0 11 years (153 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C+ D 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D+ D- C-
Endurance Velocity Control
C  B- B+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B- B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D+ 0 11/17/1937
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 3
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1958D+C C 
1959C-C+C+
1960C-B-B-
1961C-B-B-
1962C-B-B 
1963C B-B+
1964C B B+
1965C B B+
1966C B+B+
1967C B+B+
1968C B+B+
1969C+B+B+
1970C+B+B+
1971C+B+B+
1972C B B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1972-11-01John Franco has retired from the Tampa Bay Thunder
1970-04-01The Tampa Bay Thunder have placed John Franco on the trade block.
1966-03-25The Tampa Bay Thunder have renamed Garton Lincoln to John Franco.
1965-09-05Garton Lincoln of the Tampa Bay Thunder is injured and is expected to be out 33 days.
1963-09-28Garton Lincoln of the Tampa Bay Thunder is injured and is expected to be out 21 days.
1963-07-13Garton Lincoln of the Tampa Bay Thunder is injured and is expected to be out 16 days.
1961-06-25Garton Lincoln of the Tampa Bay Thunder is injured and is expected to be out 17 days.
1961-04-01The Tampa Bay Thunder have promoted Garton Lincoln to the major league team.