Franklin Ninete Jr.

Franklin John Pono Ninete (Spider Jr.)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 180 lb.

• High School George Washington High School (Mangilao), Father Dueñas Memorial School

• Born 2005

Biographical Information

Franklin Ninete Jr. followed his father Franklin Ninete onto the Guam national team.

He was Guam's high school MVP in 2022. He allowed two hits, four walks and two runs (one earned) in seven innings when Guam won Silver in the 2022 Pacific Mini-Games, beating Palau's Ray Rumong. He also backed up Sean Egenias at 1B, going 1 for 6 with a double. He was 0-1 with a 11.67 ERA and 1-for-6 with two walks in the 2022 U-18 Oceania Championship, losing to Australia's Allstair Tanner. He was back with them for the 2025 Pacific Mini-Games, posting a 10.50 ERA with 7 walks in 3 2/3 IP and going 1-for-2, with a hit off Nolan Cruz. He tied Epeli Ratabacaca for third in walks issued.