Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Jesse Franklin V just wrapped up a monstrous June. How monstrous you ask? In 22 June games, Franklin slashed .338/.412/.757 with five doubles, eight home runs, 19 RBI and six stolen bases.
We caught up with the hot-hitting Franklin and talked College World Series, draft day and what’s clicked after a slow start to his first professional season.
Franklin was part of Michigan’s magical 2019 college baseball team. Dubbed “Team 153”, that Wolverines squad made an unbelievable run, falling just one game short of the national championship.