Junior Franco #1
Amarillo Sod Poodles
Double-A Affiliate
- OF
- B/T: L/L
- 5' 9"/165
- Age: 24
- Junior Antonio Franco
- Status: Active
- Born: 9/13/2002 in Peravia, Dominican Republic
2026 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 328 | .277 | 7 | 51 | 14 | .775 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 1667 | .264 | 41 | 220 | 105 | .739 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MiLB Stats | 328 | 50 | 91 | 7 | 51 | 14 | .277 | .354 | .775 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 1667 | 234 | 440 | 41 | 220 | 105 | .264 | .336 | .739 |
- Next AMA Game: 9-15 vs FRI
More Junior Franco
Big Fifth Inning Propels Soddies to Fifth Straight Win
Junior Franco out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kai Roberts. Angel Ortiz scores.
Junior Franco singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kai Roberts. Ben McLaughlin scores. Druw Jones to 3rd.
Three Ninth-Inning Soddies Homers Aid Comeback Win in Extras Over Hooks
Junior Franco homers (7) on a fly ball to right field.
Junior Franco singles on a soft bunt ground ball to first baseman Griffin Lockwood-Powell. Druw Jones scores.
Amarillo Outlasts Drillers For 12th Win of 2026 in Extras
Junior Franco doubles (18) on a line drive to right fielder Kole Myers. Alberto Barriga scores.
Junior Franco doubles (17) on a line drive to right fielder Devin Taylor. Jansel Luis scores.
Latest Transactions
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June 16, 2026 | Amarillo Sod Poodles activated OF Junior Franco from the 7-day injured list. |
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June 9, 2026 | Amarillo Sod Poodles placed OF Junior Franco on the 7-day injured list. |
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April 2, 2026 | OF Junior Franco assigned to Amarillo Sod Poodles from Hillsboro Hops. |
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February 24, 2026 | LF Junior Franco assigned to Arizona Diamondbacks. |
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August 19, 2025 | Hillsboro Hops activated OF Junior Franco. |
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August 19, 2025 | OF Junior Franco assigned to Hillsboro Hops from Amarillo Sod Poodles. |
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August 8, 2025 | OF Junior Franco assigned to Amarillo Sod Poodles from Hillsboro Hops. |
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June 10, 2025 | Hillsboro Hops activated OF Junior Franco from the 7-day injured list. |
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May 28, 2025 | Hillsboro Hops placed OF Junior Franco on the 7-day injured list. |
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March 6, 2025 | LF Junior Franco assigned to Arizona Diamondbacks. |
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June 18, 2024 | OF Junior Franco assigned to Hillsboro Hops from Visalia Rawhide. |
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April 4, 2024 | OF Junior Franco assigned to Visalia Rawhide from Hillsboro Hops. |
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March 17, 2024 | OF Junior Franco assigned to Arizona Diamondbacks. |
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June 20, 2023 | OF Junior Franco assigned to Hillsboro Hops from Visalia Rawhide. |
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June 12, 2023 | OF Junior Franco assigned to Visalia Rawhide from Hillsboro Hops. |
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May 29, 2023 | Hillsboro Hops activated OF Junior Franco. |
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May 29, 2023 | Hillsboro Hops activated OF Junior Franco. |
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May 29, 2023 | OF Junior Franco assigned to Hillsboro Hops from Visalia Rawhide. |
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April 6, 2023 | Visalia Rawhide placed OF Junior Franco on the 7-day injured list. |
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October 6, 2022 | Visalia Rawhide activated OF Junior Franco from the 7-day injured list. |
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October 6, 2022 | Visalia Rawhide activated OF Junior Franco from the 7-day injured list. |
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April 5, 2022 | Visalia Rawhide placed OF Junior Franco on the 7-day injured list. |
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April 5, 2022 | OF Junior Franco and assigned to Visalia Rawhide from ACL D-backs. |
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April 1, 2022 | OF Junior Franco and assigned to Arizona Diamondbacks. |
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June 27, 2021 | OF Junior Franco assigned to ACL D-backs. |
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July 2, 2019 | Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent OF Junior Franco to a minor league contract. |
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Awards
NWL Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 08/24/2025 | Hillsboro Hops | NWL |