Rafael Franco
Rafael (Jauregui) Franco
Born: June 20, 2001
Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua MX
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: CF, LF, RF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 155
Career: 2018-2025
Rafael (Jauregui) Franco compiled a career batting average of .212 with 4 home runs and 38 RBI in his 204-game career with the Reds, Aguilas de Mexicali, Daytona Tortugas, Monterrey Sultanes and Chihuahua Dorados. He began playing during the 2018 season and last took the field during the 2025 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | R | ARIZ | Reds | 33 | 94 | 82 | 10 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 25 | .256 | .351 | .317 | .668 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Fall | AZFL | Aguilas de Mexicali | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | R | ARIZ | Reds | 39 | 152 | 138 | 21 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 31 | .232 | .289 | .290 | .579 | 40 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | A | LASE | Daytona Tortugas | 11 | 42 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 12 | .034 | .317 | .034 | .352 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | R | AZCL | Reds | 32 | 103 | 82 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 23 | .220 | .369 | .341 | .710 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | R | AZCL | Reds | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .000 | .200 | .000 | .200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Daytona Tortugas | 16 | 40 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .114 | .205 | .200 | .405 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Ind | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | 16 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | .429 | .200 | .629 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Ind | MEX | Chihuahua Dorados | 34 | 51 | 42 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 16 | .286 | .392 | .357 | .749 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 171 | 495 | 419 | 79 | 89 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 22 | 6 | 55 | 121 | .212 | .323 | .282 | .604 | 118 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | R | ARIZ | Reds | LF | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .800 | .800 |
| 2018 | R | ARIZ | Reds | OF | 29 | 55 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .949 | 1.931 |
| 2018 | R | ARIZ | Reds | CF | 24 | 51 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .963 | 2.167 |
| 2019 | R | ARIZ | Reds | LF | 9 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 1.556 |
| 2019 | R | ARIZ | Reds | OF | 38 | 73 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .974 | 1.947 |
| 2019 | R | ARIZ | Reds | CF | 31 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.935 |
| 2019 | Fall | AZFL | Aguilas de Mexicali | LF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 2019 | Fall | AZFL | Aguilas de Mexicali | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 2021 | A | LASE | Daytona Tortugas | CF | 11 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 2.455 |
| 2022 | R | AZCL | Reds | CF | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 3.667 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Daytona Tortugas | LF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .333 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Daytona Tortugas | CF | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.091 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Daytona Tortugas | RF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 2023 | Ind | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | OF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2023 | Ind | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2023 | Ind | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2023 | Ind | MEX | Monterrey Sultanes | CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2025 | Ind | MEX | Chihuahua Dorados | RF | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .500 | .222 |
| 2025 | Ind | MEX | Chihuahua Dorados | LF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .333 |
| 2025 | Ind | MEX | Chihuahua Dorados | OF | 28 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .943 | 1.179 |
| 2025 | Ind | MEX | Chihuahua Dorados | CF | 15 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| Totals | 204 | 342 | 13 | 14 | 3 | .962 | 1.740 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | R | Arizona League | Reds | CIN | June 21, 2018 | August 25, 2018 |
| 2019 | R | Arizona League | Reds | CIN | June 17, 2019 | August 26, 2019 |
| 2019 | Fall | Arizona Fall League | Aguilas de Mexicali | September 24, 2019 | September 25, 2019 | |
| 2021 | A | Low-A Southeast | Daytona Tortugas | CIN | June 12, 2021 | June 25, 2021 |
| 2021 | R | Arizona Complex | Reds | CIN | July 5, 2021 | September 18, 2021 |
| 2022 | R | Arizona Complex League | Reds | CIN | June 10, 2022 | June 23, 2022 |
| 2022 | A | Florida State League | Daytona Tortugas | CIN | June 30, 2022 | August 5, 2022 |
| 2023 | Ind | Mexican League | Monterrey Sultanes | April 21, 2023 | August 6, 2023 | |
| 2025 | Ind | Mexican League | Chihuahua Dorados | May 8, 2025 | August 7, 2025 |
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