Wayne Franklin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2006)
Wayne Franklin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2006 for 5 teams, including the Houston Astros, a span of 7 seasons. Across 143 career appearances, he went 14-16 with a 5.54 ERA and 216 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
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-07-24
- Last Game
- 2006-09-30
Full name: Gary Wayne Franklin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 5.48 | 4.77 (-15%) | 72.5 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6.75 | 4.42 (-53%) | -1114.5 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 2.62 | 4.28 (+39%) | 39.8 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 10 | 13 | 36 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 194.2 | 201 | 119 | 94 | 116 | 5.50 | 4.40 (-25%) | -7041.5 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | 2 | 1 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.2 | 55 | 36 | 22 | 40 | 6.39 | 4.46 (-43%) | -1657.2 |
| 2005 | NYA | AL | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 6.39 | 4.29 (-49%) | -97.5 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7.04 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 14 | 16 | 143 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 323.0 | 332 | 199 | 168 | 216 | 5.54 | — | -9,798 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 70 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22 | .157 | .189 | .171 | .361 | -512 |
Career AVG .157 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.
Career OBP .189 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.
Career SLG .171 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.
Career OPS .361 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 52.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 36 | 59 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | .169 | .264 (-36%) | .332 (-49%) | .422 (-56%) | .754 (-53%) | -512.5 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | 43 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | NYA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 143 | 70 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22 | .157 | — | — | — | — | -512 | ||
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 (286 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 78 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .067 |
| Away | 65 | 40 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | .225 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 78 | 165.0 | 170 | 101 | 86 | 122 | 5.51 |
| Away | 65 | 158.0 | 162 | 98 | 82 | 94 | 5.58 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-30 | ATL | HOU | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-28 | ATL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-27 | ATL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-13 | ATL | PHI | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-09-11 | ATL | CHC | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-08-31 | ATL | SFG | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-08-25 | ATL | WAS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-08-14 | ATL | WAS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-08-09 | ATL | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-08-08 | ATL | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 143 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SFN | NL | $360,000 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | $315,000 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | $210,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $885,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Community College | North East | MD | 1994, 1995 |
| University of Maryland - Baltimore County | Baltimore | MD | 1996 |
Wayne Franklin: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 24, 2000 and the final game on September 30, 2006, Wayne Franklin built the record summarized on this page. By club, Franklin's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (2000 through 2001), the Milwaukee Brewers (2002 to 2003), the San Francisco Giants (2004), the New York Yankees (2005), and the Atlanta Braves (2006). Franklin, born on March 9, 1974, in Wilmington, DE, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. Franklin's listed size is 195 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Franklin's full given name, per the bio, is Gary Wayne Franklin.
Franklin pitched in 143 games, starting 40, and finished with a 14-16 record and 5.54 ERA. Franklin had 216 strikeouts. The league ERA over Franklin's seasons was 4.45, so the 5.54 figure ran 24.6% worse than average. 2003 brought Franklin a season-high 10 wins. In 2003, one of the busiest seasons, Franklin posted a 5.50 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.40.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne Franklin
- What years did Wayne Franklin play?
- Wayne Franklin played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2006.
- Was Wayne Franklin a pitcher?
- Yes. Wayne Franklin pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 216 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Wayne Franklin hit?
- Wayne Franklin hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Wayne Franklin's career batting average?
- Wayne Franklin batted .157 over his career, with 11 hits in 70 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wayne Franklin have?
- Wayne Franklin drove in 5 runs in his career.
- What was Wayne Franklin's career ERA?
- Wayne Franklin finished with a 5.54 career ERA, going 14-16 with 216 strikeouts.