Micah Franklin
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997)
Micah Franklin was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1997 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 17 career games, he hit .324 with 11 hits, 2 home runs, and 2 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-05-13
- Last Game
- 1997-06-28
Full name: Micah Ishanti Franklin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 34 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .324 | .378 | .500 | .878 | 0 |
Career AVG .324 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +21.3% above league average.
Career OBP .378 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +19.3% above league average.
Career OPS .878 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — +16.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SLN | NL | 17 | 34 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .324 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 34 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .324 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .800 |
| Away | 15 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-28 | STL | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-06-27 | STL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-06-10 | STL | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-06-09 | STL | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-08 | STL | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-05 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-04 | STL | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-03 | STL | COL | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-05-27 | STL | COL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997-05-25 | STL | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 9 |
Micah Franklin: the record in brief
According to the bio, Micah Franklin debuted on May 13, 1997 and played a final game on June 28, 1997. Franklin's only club in the season tables is the St. Louis Cardinals. Franklin is listed as an outfielder at 6'0" and 205 pounds. Franklin batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Franklin was born on April 25, 1972, in San Francisco, CA, USA. On the record, Micah Franklin was born Micah Ishanti Franklin.
The batting record for Franklin: 17 games, 11 hits in 34 at bats, and a .324 average, adding 2 homers and 2 RBI. Franklin's career OPS of .878 combines a .378 on-base mark with .500 slugging. The league as a whole hit .267 across Franklin's seasons, which puts the .324 career mark 21.3% above average. The OPS comparison is .878 to a league .756, 16.2% above average. Only one season appears, 1997 for the St. Louis Cardinals, when Franklin played 17 games and went 11 for 34.
By games played in the field, right field leads with 9, followed by left field (4). Fielding in the outfield produced 13 putouts and 0 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Micah Franklin
- Was Micah Franklin a pitcher?
- No. Micah Franklin was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Micah Franklin hit?
- Micah Franklin hit 2 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Micah Franklin play for?
- Micah Franklin played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1997).
- What were Micah Franklin's career stats?
- In 17 games, Micah Franklin had 11 hits, 2 home runs, 2 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .324 batting average.
- What position did Micah Franklin play?
- Micah Franklin played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Micah Franklin and how much did he weigh?
- Micah Franklin was listed at 6 feet and 205 pounds.
- What was Micah Franklin's career batting average?
- Micah Franklin batted .324 over his career, with 11 hits in 34 at bats.
- How many RBI did Micah Franklin have?
- Micah Franklin drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Micah Franklin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Micah Franklin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.