There was a lot of fun in Rome in June and July this past minor-league season. That was in large part thanks to the offensive onslaught from Atlanta Braves’ outfield prospect Jesse Franklin V, who went on a home-run hitting frenzy. Here’s a look back at the rise of Franklin from 2020 MLB draft pick to top-10 Braves’ prospect.
Midseason report card: Franklin came in at No. 10 on the Talking Chop Midseason Top 30. This was coming off that incredible hot streak. He cooled off by season’s end, but still established himself as a top Braves’ prospect.