Julio Franco
First baseman, Baseball Player
1958 –
Who is Julio Franco?
Julio César Robles Franco is a former Major League Baseball infielder and designated hitter. In 2007, Franco was the oldest active player in the major leagues at the age of 49.
While Franco was an All-Star and posted above-average hitting statistics throughout his career, he is best known for being the oldest regular position player in Major League history. Franco was the all-time hits leader among Dominican-born players until surpassed in 2011 by Vladimir Guerrero. He made his debut on April 23, 1982, as a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. During his long career, Franco saw significant time as a shortstop, second baseman, first baseman, and designated hitter.
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- Born
- Aug 23, 1958
Hato Mayor Province - Also known as
- Julio Cesar Robles Franco
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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