LF Josh 'Stretch' Franklin #18
Age: 18 | Bats: L | Throws: R | Morale: Good
07/24/2026
OA: 30 POT: 70
LF JOSH 'STRETCH' FRANKLIN #18 - AGE: 18 - BATS: L - THROWS: R - MORALE: GOOD
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB WAR
25 99 45 13 1 6 26 15 5 .455 .521 .788 1 1.3
BATTING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.  
Contact 40 40 40 70
Gap 45 45 45 50
Power 40 40 40 55
Eye 40 35 40 45
Avoid K's 40 40 40 60
FIELDING RATINGS
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 50 40
Errors: - 50 45
Arm: 20 30 55
Turn DP: - 50 -
Framing: 20 - -
POSITION RATINGS
Pitcher: - Shortstop: -
Catcher: - Left Field: 35
1st Base: 80 Center Field: -
2nd Base: - Right Field: 35
3rd Base: -
       
RUN/BUNT
Running Speed: 50
Stealing Aggressiveness: 55
Stealing Ability: 55
Baserunning Inst.: 50
Sacrifice Bunt: 40
Bunt for Hit: 25
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB
07/22/2026 SM Loss, 8-15 4 2 3 1 0 0 0 0
07/21/2026 SM Loss, 9-10 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
07/20/2026 @ JAC Loss, 2-11 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
07/19/2026 @ JAC Win, 10-9 3 1 2 0 0 1 0 1
07/18/2026 @ JAC Win, 11-10 5 2 3 2 2 0 0 0
07/17/2026 PR Win, 7-5 4 0 2 1 0 1 0 0
07/16/2026 PR Win, 15-5 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
07/15/2026 PR Win, 3-2 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 0
07/14/2026 CHU Win, 10-9 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 0
07/13/2026 CHU Loss, 3-8 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
PERSONALITY
Enjoys hanging out with teammates after the game.
Personality Class: Unknown
Birthday:11/08/2007
Born in:Ft. Worth, TX
Nationality:American
Height:6' 10"
Weight:205 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Minor League Contract
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:None
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2026, 6th Pick in Round 3
ABA HIGH SCHOOL 2026 BATTING STATS
Batting G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K AVG OBP SLG OPS WOBA ISO wRC+
Overall 39 142 47 8 2 14 23 29 22 25 .331 .432 .711 1.143 .455 .380 170
Batting GS PA HP IW CI GDP SH SF TB EBH SB CS SB% RC RC/27 WAR  
Overall 39 169 4 2 0 2 0 1 101 24 4 3 57.1 44.2 11.81 1.6  
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Versus Left   43 14 2 1 3 6 9 5 12 0 0 1 .326 .408 .628 1.036
Versus Right   99 33 6 1 11 17 20 17 13 1 0 3 .333 .442 .747 1.189
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
March   41 14 1 0 3 5 7 5 9 0 0 2 .341 .438 .585 1.023
April   81 28 7 1 9 12 18 15 13 1 0 1 .346 .449 .790 1.239
May   20 5 0 1 2 6 4 2 3 0 0 1 .250 .348 .650 .998
Last Year   141 53 10 0 15 33 30 25 25 0 0 6 .376 .488 .766 1.254
2 Years Ago   155 48 10 3 10 27 37 19 29 1 0 7 .310 .407 .606 1.013
Career   718 243 44 6 59 135 155 129 147 5 0 20 .338 .450 .663 1.112
Home   73 25 3 1 7 11 16 13 11 0 0 1 .342 .448 .699 1.147
Road   69 22 5 1 7 12 13 9 14 1 0 3 .319 .415 .725 1.139
Grass   59 19 4 1 6 11 10 7 12 1 0 3 .322 .414 .729 1.143
Turf   83 28 4 1 8 12 19 15 13 0 0 1 .337 .444 .699 1.143
Day   56 19 0 1 6 8 11 7 12 1 0 2 .339 .424 .696 1.121
Night   86 28 8 1 8 15 18 15 13 0 0 2 .326 .437 .721 1.158
As Starter   142 47 8 2 14 23 29 22 25 1 0 4 .331 .432 .711 1.143
ABA ROOKIE LEAGUE 2026 BATTING STATS
Batting G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K AVG OBP SLG OPS WOBA ISO wRC+
Overall 25 99 45 13 1 6 26 25 15 5 .455 .521 .788 1.309 .510 .333 172
Batting GS PA HP IW CI GDP SH SF TB EBH SB CS SB% RC RC/27 WAR  
Overall 25 119 2 3 0 3 0 3 78 20 1 3 25.0 39.4 16.88 1.3  
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Versus Left   27 12 5 0 0 3 5 1 3 0 0 0 .444 .464 .630 1.094
Versus Right   72 33 8 1 6 23 20 14 2 3 0 2 .458 .538 .847 1.386
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
This Week   13 4 2 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 .308 .308 .615 .923
Last Week   24 10 2 0 2 4 5 6 1 1 0 1 .417 .531 .750 1.281
June   35 21 5 0 2 11 13 6 0 2 0 0 .600 .628 .914 1.542
July   64 24 8 1 4 15 12 9 5 1 0 2 .375 .461 .719 1.179
Career   99 45 13 1 6 26 25 15 5 3 0 2 .455 .521 .788 1.309
Home   65 29 10 1 1 18 12 10 1 3 0 0 .446 .500 .677 1.177
Road   34 16 3 0 5 8 13 5 4 0 0 2 .471 .561 1.000 1.561
Grass   99 45 13 1 6 26 25 15 5 3 0 2 .455 .521 .788 1.309
Day   18 7 2 0 2 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 .389 .450 .833 1.283
Night   81 38 11 1 4 21 22 13 5 3 0 2 .469 .535 .778 1.313
As Starter   99 45 13 1 6 26 25 15 5 3 0 2 .455 .521 .788 1.309
CAREER BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
2022 Rockwall-Heath High School - HS 14 40 141 44 8 0 12 30 27 26 1 2 39 6 3 .312 .418 .624 1.042 159 161 1.8
2023 Rockwall-Heath High School - HS 15 40 139 51 8 1 8 22 32 37 2 1 29 8 0 .367 .503 .612 1.114 161 163 1.8
2024 Rockwall-Heath High School - HS 16 40 155 48 10 3 10 27 37 19 7 1 29 4 0 .310 .407 .606 1.013 143 143 1.4
2025 Rockwall-Heath High School - HS 17 40 141 53 10 0 15 33 30 25 6 0 25 3 2 .376 .488 .766 1.254 201 203 2.4
2026 Rockwall-Heath High School - HS 18 39 142 47 8 2 14 23 29 22 4 1 25 4 3 .331 .432 .711 1.143 175 170 1.6
2026 Crystal Lake - R 18 25 99 45 13 1 6 26 25 15 2 3 5 1 3 .455 .521 .788 1.309 174 172 1.3
Total AHS 199 718 243 44 6 59 135 155 129 20 5 147 25 8 .338 .450 .663 1.112 168 168
Total AR 25 99 45 13 1 6 26 25 15 2 3 5 1 3 .455 .521 .788 1.309 174 172
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2026 Rockwall-Heath High School - HS 1B 39 39 320 22 30 344 2 .994 329.0 9.36 +1.3 1.036
2026 Crystal Lake - R LF 25 25 41 0 0 41 0 1.000 210.2 1.75 -1.3 .931
2026 Crystal Lake - R RF 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 1.000 6.2 2.70 +0.1 1.079
TOTAL 1B 39 39 320 22 30 344 2 .994 329.0 9.36 +1.3 1.036
TOTAL LF 25 25 41 0 0 41 0 1.000 210.2 1.75 -1.3 .931
TOTAL RF 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 1.000 6.2 2.70 +0.1 1.079
PLAYER HISTORY
01/20/2022 Joined the Rockwall-Heath High School Hawks.
02/09/2022 Successfully completed training to improve his baserunning fundamentals at the Rockwall-Heath High School Hawks development complex.
03/21/2022 Outstandingly completed training to improve his defense at left field at the Rockwall-Heath High School Hawks development complex.
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (65); Power: 35 (55); Eye: 35 (55).
03/21/2023 Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his two-strike approach at the Rockwall-Heath High School Hawks development complex.
04/12/2023 Was selected to the 2023 ABA High School All-Star Game.
12/05/2023 Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his outfield defense at the Rockwall-Heath High School Hawks development complex.
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (75); Power: 40 (60); Eye: 40 (45).
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (75); Power: 40 (60); Eye: 40 (45).
03/21/2025 Successfully completed training to generate more batspeed and homerun power at the Rockwall-Heath High School Hawks development complex.
04/12/2025 Was selected to the 2025 ABA High School All-Star Game.
04/19/2025 Hits three home runs against the Stoneman Douglas High School Eagles, going 5-5 with 6 RBI and 3 runs scored!
04/19/2025 Goes 5-5 against the Stoneman Douglas High School Eagles, with 1 2B, 3 HR, 6 RBI and 3 R.
01/01/2026 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (70); Power: 40 (60); Eye: 40 (45).
03/21/2026 Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his plate discipline at the Rockwall-Heath High School Hawks development complex.
06/07/2026 Released by the Rockwall-Heath High School Hawks.
06/07/2026 Drafted in the 2026 first-year player draft (Round 3, Pick 6, 61st overall pick) by the Carolina Reapers.
06/16/2026 Signed a minor league contract with the Carolina Reapers organization with a signing bonus of $46,000.
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