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Maikel Franco quietly having very solid season for the Phillies

As a rookie just three seasons ago, Maikel Franco opened eyes hitting .280 with an .840 OPS in 80 games. Since then Franco’s production in terms of average and OPS has declined steadily.

Still young and showing some power with 25 and 24 home runs in 2016 and 2017, respectively, Franco was deemed somewhat of a disappointment for Phillies fans.

However, this season he’s putting together perhaps the best overall season of his career.

He started hot in April, hitting .278 with four home runs and 21 RBI. Although hitting four home runs in May, Franco’s average dipped to .