ANAHEIM, Calif. — Wander Franco has been putting up impressive numbers since he joined the Rays last June as the game’s most-touted prospect.
And here’s a number to frame what he has done: Wednesday was his 100th game in the major leagues.
In 70 regular-season games last season and 30 this year, Franco has hit .293 with 44 extra-base hits (27 doubles, six triples, 11 homers), 54 RBIs, 73 runs and an .812 OPS. He has drawn 29 walks and struck out 50 times in 439 plate appearances, while playing excellent defense at shortstop and emerging as an emotional leader on the field.
