Juan Francisco
Born: 6/24/1987 in Bonao, Monseñor Nouel, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2009-09-14 | Final Game: 2014-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 245 lbs
Full name: Juan Ramon Francisco
Biography
Juan Francisco, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2009 until his retirement in 2014. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 404 games, showcasing his power-hitting abilities with a total of 235 hits, including 48 home runs and 152 runs batted in (RBIs). With a batting average of .236, Francisco demonstrated potential as a slugger during an era that valued power at the plate.
Francisco's playing style was characterized by his ability to drive the ball, making him a notable contributor to his teams during his time in Major League Baseball. He also recorded 2 stolen bases, reflecting his agility on the field. While his career was relatively brief, he left a mark as a player who could change the dynamics of a game with his offensive prowess. His journey through the league highlighted the increasing emphasis on power hitters that defined the early 2010s in baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | 996 | 110 | 235 | 50 | 4 | 48 | 152 | 2 | 81 | 375 | 0.236 | 0.297 | 0.439 | 0.736 | 125.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 14 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 36 | 55 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0.273 | -29.9 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 31 | 93 | 10 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 0.258 | 7.9 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 93 | 192 | 17 | 45 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 32 | 1 | 11 | 70 | 0.234 | -126.3 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 35 | 108 | 10 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 0.241 | -80.1 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 89 | 240 | 26 | 53 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 32 | 0 | 25 | 95 | 0.221 | -80.1 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 106 | 287 | 40 | 63 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 43 | 0 | 27 | 116 | 0.220 | 263.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NLDS1 | CIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 87 | 77 | 667 | 31 | 12 | 69 |
| 3B | 197 | 161 | 94 | 272 | 26 | 34 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | CIN | 3B | 12 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | CIN | 3B | 24 | 20 | 14 | 36 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | ATL | 3B | 49 | 42 | 20 | 67 | 6 | 9 |
| 2013 | ATL | 3B | 30 | 29 | 18 | 60 | 3 | 6 |
| 2013 | MIL | 1B | 67 | 62 | 538 | 25 | 10 | 57 |
| 2013 | MIL | 3B | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | TOR | 1B | 20 | 15 | 129 | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| 2014 | TOR | 3B | 74 | 57 | 37 | 88 | 9 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 87 |
| Third Base | 197 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ATL | NL | $496,250 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | $480,000 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | $414,000 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,790,250 | ||