Franklin Font
From BR Bullpen
Franklin Jose Font Murta
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
- Born November 4, 1977 in Maracaibo, Zulia Venezuela
[edit] Biographical Information
Infielder Franklin Font was a Chicago Cubs farmhand from 1995-2000, peaking at AA. He hit .290 in his career but had little pop (3 homers). In 2002, Font was manager of the VSL Cubs. He was a coach for the AZL Cubs in 2003-2004. In 2005-2006, he was manager of the DSL Cubs. In 2007, Font was hitting coach for the Boise Hawks and he was promoted to manager of the AZL Cubs in 2008. In 2009 Font will be the Cubs' minor league infield coordinator. From June 20 to June 27, he served as the interim manager of the Boise Hawks following the death of Casey Kopitzke's infant daughter.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | AZL Cubs | Arizona League | 31-24 | 5th | Chicago Cubs |
