Player Value--Batting
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
Jeff Francis
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
6-5, 220lb (196cm, 99kg)
Born: January 8, 1981 in Vancouver, Canada ca
Draft: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 1st round (9th) of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC).
High School: North Delta Senior Second HS (North Delta, BC)
School: University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC)
Debut:
August 25, 2004
(Age 23-230d,
16,162nd in MLB history)
vs. ATL 5.0 IP, 6 H, 8 SO, 1 BB, 6 ER, L
Last Game:
October 4, 2015
(Age 34-269d)
vs. TBR 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2005 season
Agents: Jim Lindell
Full Name: Jeffrey William Francis
SUMMARY
Career
WAR
9.4
W
72
L
82
ERA
4.97
G
254
GS
217
SV
1
IP
1291.0
SO
869
WHIP
1.442
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