Jack Franklin

Jack Franklin was born in 1919 and made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1944 season. He played as a position player in a single game on June 12, 1944, but unfortunately did not record any hits, runs batted in, or home runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .0. Despite his limited time on the field, Franklin's involvement in the league during the World War II era highlights the challenges and changes the sport faced during a time when many players were enlisted in the military. Franklin's career, though short-lived, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game in various capacities, even if only for a fleeting moment. His single game in the majors places him among the ranks of those whose stories are often overshadowed by more prominent figures, yet he remains a part of baseball history as a player from a unique time in the sport.