Maikel Franco
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2022)
Maikel Franco was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2022 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 9 seasons. In 923 career games, he hit .244 with 809 hits, 130 home runs, and 467 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-09-02
- Last Game
- 2022-08-20
Full name: Maikel Antonio Franco
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 923 | 3,309 | 364 | 809 | 163 | 4 | 130 | 467 | 5 | 221 | 569 | .244 | .293 | .414 | .707 | -2,362 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career SLG .414 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .707 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 16 | 56 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .179 | .251 (-29%) | .313 (-40%) | .386 (-45%) | .700 (-42%) | -379.0 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | 80 | 304 | 45 | 85 | 22 | 1 | 14 | 50 | 1 | 26 | 52 | .280 | .254 (+10%) | .316 (+8%) | .404 (+23%) | .721 (+16%) | 893.8 |
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 152 | 581 | 67 | 148 | 23 | 1 | 25 | 88 | 1 | 40 | 106 | .255 | .255 (avg) | .321 (-5%) | .417 (+2%) | .738 (-1%) | -124.3 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 154 | 575 | 66 | 132 | 29 | 1 | 24 | 76 | 0 | 41 | 95 | .230 | .254 (-10%) | .324 (-13%) | .425 (-4%) | .750 (-8%) | -888.0 |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 131 | 433 | 48 | 117 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 68 | 1 | 29 | 62 | .270 | .247 (+9%) | .318 (-1%) | .409 (+14%) | .727 (+7%) | 522.5 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 123 | 389 | 48 | 91 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 56 | 0 | 36 | 61 | .234 | .252 (-7%) | .322 (-8%) | .434 (-6%) | .757 (-7%) | -473.0 |
| 2020 | KCA | AL | 60 | 223 | 23 | 62 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 1 | 16 | 38 | .278 | .244 (+14%) | .321 (avg) | .417 (+10%) | .739 (+5%) | 133.9 |
| 2021 | BAL | AL | 104 | 377 | 31 | 79 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 47 | 0 | 20 | 67 | .210 | .243 (-14%) | .317 (-20%) | .410 (-13%) | .727 (-16%) | -1081.0 |
| 2022 | WAS | NL | 103 | 371 | 31 | 85 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 1 | 12 | 75 | .229 | .242 (-6%) | .311 (-18%) | .394 (-13%) | .706 (-15%) | -967.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 923 | 3,309 | 364 | 809 | 163 | 4 | 130 | 467 | 5 | 221 | 569 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -2,362 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (923 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 464 | 1651 | 180 | 394 | 71 | 251 | .239 |
| Away | 459 | 1658 | 184 | 415 | 59 | 216 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-20 | WAS | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-08-14 | WAS | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-08-13 | WAS | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-08-12 | WAS | SDP | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-08-10 | WAS | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-08-09 | WAS | CHC | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-08-08 | WAS | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-08-06 | WAS | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-08-04 | WAS | PHI | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-08-02 | WAS | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 19 | 9 | 72 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 3B | 855 | 830 | 557 | 1427 | 87 | 130 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PHI | 1B | 5 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | PHI | 3B | 12 | 12 | 11 | 28 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | PHI | 3B | 75 | 76 | 49 | 119 | 10 | 11 |
| 2016 | PHI | 3B | 148 | 147 | 93 | 223 | 13 | 16 |
| 2017 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | PHI | 3B | 144 | 143 | 103 | 215 | 15 | 23 |
| 2018 | PHI | 3B | 117 | 110 | 85 | 196 | 15 | 20 |
| 2019 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | PHI | 3B | 110 | 99 | 62 | 195 | 8 | 10 |
| 2020 | KCA | 1B | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | KCA | 3B | 51 | 51 | 29 | 89 | 6 | 17 |
| 2021 | BAL | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BAL | 3B | 99 | 97 | 66 | 166 | 8 | 15 |
| 2022 | WAS | 1B | 4 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | WAS | 3B | 99 | 95 | 59 | 196 | 11 | 15 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 18 |
| Third Base | 855 |
| Designated Hitter | 17 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rookie of the Month | June |
Salary History
Maikel Franco's recorded salaries total $517,500 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Franco's career ran from 2014 to 2022. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014 and 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PHI | NL | $517,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $517,500 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Maikel Franco (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Maikel Franco: the record in brief
Maikel Franco's major league career runs from a debut on September 2, 2014 to a final game on August 20, 2022. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Phillies (2014 through 2019), the Kansas City Royals (2020), the Baltimore Orioles (2021), and the Washington Nationals (2022). At 225 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Franco is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Franco both batted and threw right-handed. Franco was born on August 26, 1992, in Azua, Azua, D.R. Franco's full given name, per the bio, is Maikel Antonio Franco.
Franco's career batting table shows 923 games, 3,309 at bats and 809 hits, a .244 average, adding 130 home runs and 467 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .293 and .414 give Franco a career OPS of .707. The .244 career average is close to the .250 the league hit across the same seasons. For power, 2016 stands out: 25 home runs with the Philadelphia Phillies. 2016 produced Franco's most hits, 148 of them for the Philadelphia Phillies. 2018 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .270 against a league .247, a 9% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maikel Franco
- What years did Maikel Franco play?
- Maikel Franco played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2022.
- Was Maikel Franco a pitcher?
- No. Maikel Franco was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Maikel Franco hit?
- Maikel Franco hit 130 career home runs with 809 hits.
- What teams did Maikel Franco play for?
- Maikel Franco played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (2014–2019), the Kansas City Royals (2020), the Baltimore Orioles (2021), and the Washington Nationals (2022).
- What were Maikel Franco's career stats?
- In 923 games, Maikel Franco had 809 hits, 130 home runs, 467 RBI, 364 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
- How much did Maikel Franco earn in his career?
- Maikel Franco's recorded salaries total $517,500 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Franco's career ran from 2014 to 2022. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2014 and 2015.
- What was Maikel Franco's salary?
- Maikel Franco's recorded salary was $517,500 in 2016.
- What position did Maikel Franco play?
- Maikel Franco played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Maikel Franco and how much did he weigh?
- Maikel Franco was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Maikel Franco hit each season?
- Maikel Franco's home runs by season: 0 in 2014, 14 in 2015, 25 in 2016, 24 in 2017, 22 in 2018, 17 in 2019, 8 in 2020, 11 in 2021, and 9 in 2022. His most in one season was 25, in 2016.
- What was Maikel Franco's career batting average?
- Maikel Franco batted .244 over his career, with 809 hits in 3,309 at bats.
- How many RBI did Maikel Franco have?
- Maikel Franco drove in 467 runs in his career.
- Is Maikel Franco in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Maikel Franco has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.