Jose Franco
Career Stats, Bio & Records (2026)
Jose Franco is a pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2026 for the Cincinnati Reds. Across 10 career appearances, he has gone 1-0 with a 4.43 ERA and 15 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 257 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2026-03-30
- Jersey
- #74
Full name: Jose Franco Franco
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.1 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 4.43 | 4.18 (-6%) | - |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.1 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 4.43 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Jose Franco: the record in brief
Jose Franco's major league record starts with the debut on March 30, 2026 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cincinnati Reds. Franco both batted and threw right-handed. Born on November 25, 2000, in Maracay, Venezuela, Franco was listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 257 pounds.
Franco's career pitching line is 1 win, 0 losses and a 4.43 ERA over 10 appearances. Franco has 15 strikeouts. Against a 4.18 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.43 mark was 5.9% worse. Franco's only pitching season is 2026: 10 games, 15 strikeouts.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Franco
- Was Jose Franco a pitcher?
- Yes. Jose Franco pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 15 strikeouts.
- What was Jose Franco's career ERA?
- Jose Franco finished with a 4.43 career ERA, going 1-0 with 15 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jose Franco have?
- Jose Franco recorded 15 career strikeouts.
- Is Jose Franco in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jose Franco has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jose Franco play for?
- Jose Franco played for the Cincinnati Reds.