Jeff Francis
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Jeffrey William Francis
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 5", Weight 200 lb.
- School University of British Columbia
- Debut August 25, 2004
- Born January 8, 1981 in Vancouver, BC CAN
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[edit] Biographical Information
- Was drafted in the first round, ninth overall pick in the 2002 amateur draft by the Colorado Rockies after playing college ball at the University of British Columbia [1] from 2000-2002. [2]
- Tied the Rockies team record for winning most consecutive decisions with six. The record is shared by Darren Oliver.
- Was signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Royals in 2011 in a move that baseball analyst Dave Cameron called the best free agent signing of the year.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2004 Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year, Tulsa Drillers, Texas League & Colorado Springs Sky Sox, Pacific Coast League
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (2007)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (2007)
