H/W: 6-2 180 lb. B/T: L/R DOB: 6/24/87
Francisco continued to demonstrate his considerable power potential by hitting .277 with 23 HR 92 RBI and 34 doubles at HIgh-A Sarasota. Long arms and strong core strength enable Francisco to launch balls with the same torque and fervency as fellow young Reds power hitters Jay Bruce and Joey Votto. In addition to his lively bat, Francisco profiles to be an above average fielding 3B with good reactions and a cannon for an arm. Juan has continued to demonstrate his eye-popping offensive potential in the Dominican Winter League where he hit .341 with 8 HR 25 RBI and 28 runs scored in just 32 games. The biggest glaring weakness in his game continues to be his abysmal plate discipline as he walked just 16 times versus 123 K's last season. Additionally, some scouts fear that his thick frame will gain too much bulk at the expense of his speed and athleticism.
2009 Projection: AA should prove to be quite the test for Juan Francisco, and should give the Reds a better glance of who will be their future 3B. It is critical that Francisco improves his plate discipline against more advance pitching or else he could be stalled in his progression. If he can, he has the potential to be an above average to All-Star caliber 3B in the mold of Adrian Beltre.
Key Juan Francisco Baseball Cards:
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects
- 2008 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/1495
- 2008 Donruss Threads Auto #/1495
 JUAN MARICHAL SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS UNSIGNED 8X10 PHOTO $4.99 |
 2010 BOWMAN CHROME DRAFT - JUAN FRANCISCO RC $1.50 |
 00 Great Of The Game Juan Marichal SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS $1.04 |
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