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{{Infobox baseball biography|
{{short description|American baseball player}}
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* [[Seattle Mariners]] ({{mlby|1999}}, {{mlby|2001}}–{{mlby|2005}})
* [[Seattle Mariners]] ({{mlby|1999}}, {{mlby|2001}}–{{mlby|2005}})
* [[Philadelphia Phillies]] ({{mlby|2006}})
* [[Philadelphia Phillies]] ({{mlby|2006}})
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*[[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] ([[2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2009]])
*[[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] ([[2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2009]])
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'''Ryan Ray Franklin''' (born March 5, 1973) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]], who played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Seattle Mariners]], [[Philadelphia Phillies]], [[Cincinnati Reds]], and [[St. Louis Cardinals]]. Franklin currently works in the Cardinals’ front office.

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'''Ryan Ray Franklin''' (born March 5, 1973), is an [[Americans|American]] former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]], who played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Seattle Mariners]], [[Philadelphia Phillies]], [[Cincinnati Reds]], and [[St. Louis Cardinals]]. Franklin currently works in the Cardinals’ front office.


==Early life==
==Early life==
He was born in [[Fort Smith, Arkansas]] and grew up in [[Spiro, Oklahoma]]. He graduated from high school in Spiro in 1991 and was named to the All-State baseball team. He went to [[Seminole State College (Oklahoma)|Seminole Junior College]], in Oklahoma, where he had a 20-0 win-loss record over two years.
He was born in [[Fort Smith, Arkansas]] and grew up in [[Spiro, Oklahoma]]. He graduated from high school in Spiro in 1991 and was named to the All-State baseball team. He went to [[Seminole State College (Oklahoma)|Seminole Junior College]], in Oklahoma, where he had a 20–0 win–loss record over two years.


==Playing career==
==Playing career==


===Seattle Mariners===
===Seattle Mariners===
Franklin was drafted by the [[Seattle Mariners]] in the 23rd round of the 1992 amateur draft but chose to return to school. He signed his first major league contract with the team on May 21, 1993. He made his major league debut in 1999, appearing in 6 games. He missed the whole 2000 season due to injury. After missing the previous season, Franklin posted a strong spring training and won a job in the Mariners bullpen, appearing in 38 games. The next season, Franklin began the season in the bullpen but after the first half of the season, was moved to the rotation. He finished with a record of 7-5 in 41 appearances, 12 starts. In 2003, Franklin began in the rotation and was one of the Mariners most consistent starters, posting an ERA of 3.57 in 212 innings. He tied for the Major League lead in home runs allowed in 2003, with 34.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ryan Franklin Statistics|publisher=[[Fangraphs]]|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1076&position=P|accessdate=October 10, 2009|archivedate=November 3, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091103085136/http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1076&position=P|url-status=live}}</ref>
Franklin was drafted by the [[Seattle Mariners]] in the 23rd round of the [[1992 Major League Baseball draft|1992 MLB draft]] but chose to return to school. He signed his first MLB contract with the team on May 21, 1993. He made his MLB debut in 1999, appearing in 6 games. In 2000, he began the season in Triple-A, and then decided (with club permission) to not play at the MLB in September in order to participate in the Olympics. During those Olympics in Sydney, he and his teammates won a gold medal, defeating Cuba 4–0 in the title game. After missing the 2000 season in the big leagues, Franklin posted a strong spring training and won a job in the Mariners bullpen, appearing in 38 games. The next season, Franklin began the season in the bullpen but after the first half of the season, was moved to the rotation. He finished with a record of 7–5 in 41 appearances, 12 starts. In 2003, Franklin began in the rotation and was one of the Mariners most consistent starters, posting an ERA of 3.57 in 212 innings. He tied for the Major League lead in home runs allowed in 2003, with 34.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ryan Franklin Statistics|publisher=[[Fangraphs]]|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1076&position=P|access-date=October 10, 2009|archive-date=November 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091103085136/http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1076&position=P|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2004, Franklin and the whole Seattle team struggled, losing 99 games. Franklin for his part went 4-16 with a 4.90 ERA in 200 innings. He struck out a career high 104. In 2005, he went 8-15 with a career high 5.10 in 190 innings. He struck out 93. After the 2005 season, Franklin filed for [[free agent|free agency]].
In 2004, Franklin and the whole Seattle team struggled, losing 99 games. Franklin for his part went 4–16 with a 4.90 ERA in 200 innings. He struck out a career high 104. In 2005, he went 8–15 with a career high 5.10 in 190 innings. He struck out 93. After the 2005 season, Franklin filed for [[free agent|free agency]].


===Philadelphia Phillies===
===Philadelphia Phillies===
On January 13, {{mlby|2006}} Franklin signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Phillies add ex-Mariner Franklin to rotation|first=Jerry|last=Crasnick|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2281263|website=ESPN.com|date=January 6, 2006|accessdate=November 10, 2009|archivedate=August 23, 2007|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070823002113/http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2281263}}</ref> Franklin shifted back to a bullpen role, appearing in 46 games.
On January 13, {{mlby|2006}} Franklin signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Phillies add ex-Mariner Franklin to rotation|first=Jerry|last=Crasnick|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2281263|website=ESPN.com|date=January 6, 2006|access-date=November 10, 2009|archive-date=August 23, 2007|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070823002113/http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2281263}}</ref> Franklin shifted back to a bullpen role, appearing in 46 games.


===Cincinnati Reds===
===Cincinnati Reds===
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===St. Louis Cardinals===
===St. Louis Cardinals===
On January 22, {{mlby|2007}}, Franklin signed with the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] on a one-year, $1 million contract. He signed a two-year, $5 million contract extension with a $2.75 million club option for 2010 on July 5, 2007. He was promoted to [[Closer (baseball)|closer]] on May 17, {{baseball year|2008}}.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/50D27BAE9A88E4688625744C000A263A?OpenDocument|title=Notes: Franklin backs taxed bullpen|date=May 17, 2008|accessdate=May 17, 2008|author=Derrick Goold|newspaper=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|url-status=dead|archivedate=April 20, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090420094634/http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/50D27BAE9A88E4688625744C000A263A?OpenDocument}}</ref> Franklin was named to the [[2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2009 All-Star Game]] roster.<ref>{{cite web|title=Franklin's arrival as an All-Star is only appropriate|first=Jeff|last=Gordon|publisher=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=July 6, 2009|url=http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/columnists.nsf/jeffgordon/story/E740B2375A505C79862575EB00458742?OpenDocument|accessdate=July 8, 2009|url-status=dead|archivedate=July 9, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709044129/http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/columnists.nsf/jeffgordon/story/E740B2375A505C79862575EB00458742?OpenDocument}}</ref> On September 1, {{mlby|2009}}, Franklin signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract extension with the Cardinals. In 2009, he finished the regular season with a 1.92 ERA, and 38 saves.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?n1=frankry01&t=p&year=2009|title=Ryan Franklin|website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629060649/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?n1=frankry01&t=p&year=2009|archivedate=June 29, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref>
On January 22, {{mlby|2007}}, Franklin signed with the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] on a one-year, $1 million contract. He signed a two-year, $5 million contract extension with a $2.75 million club option for 2010 on July 5, 2007. He was promoted to [[Closer (baseball)|closer]] on May 17, {{baseball year|2008}}.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/50D27BAE9A88E4688625744C000A263A?OpenDocument|title=Notes: Franklin backs taxed bullpen|date=May 17, 2008|access-date=May 17, 2008|author=Derrick Goold|newspaper=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 20, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090420094634/http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/50D27BAE9A88E4688625744C000A263A?OpenDocument}}</ref> Franklin was named to the [[2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2009 All-Star Game]] roster.<ref>{{cite web|title=Franklin's arrival as an All-Star is only appropriate|first=Jeff|last=Gordon|publisher=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=July 6, 2009|url=https://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/columnists.nsf/jeffgordon/story/E740B2375A505C79862575EB00458742?OpenDocument|access-date=July 8, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709044129/http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/columnists.nsf/jeffgordon/story/E740B2375A505C79862575EB00458742?OpenDocument}}</ref> On September 1, {{mlby|2009}}, Franklin signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract extension with the Cardinals. In 2009, he finished the regular season with a 1.92 ERA, and 38 saves.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?n1=frankry01&t=p&year=2009|title=Ryan Franklin|website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629060649/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?n1=frankry01&t=p&year=2009|archive-date=June 29, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref>


On April 19, 2011, Franklin (who blew 2 saves in 29 chances in the 2010 season) was removed from his closer role after (among other struggles on the mound) blowing four saves in five chances to start the 2011 season. Despite the poor season he is still considered a World Series Champion in 2011 with the St. Louis Cardinals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardinals remove Franklin from closer role|website=MLB.com|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110419&content_id=17982458&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|date=April 19, 2011|accessdate=April 19, 2011|author=Matthew Leac|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106082040/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110419&content_id=17982458&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|archivedate=November 6, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
On April 19, 2011, Franklin (who blew 2 saves in 29 chances in the 2010 season) was removed from his closer role after (among other struggles on the mound) blowing four saves in five chances to start the 2011 season. Despite the poor season he is still considered a World Series Champion in 2011 with the St. Louis Cardinals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cardinals remove Franklin from closer role|website=MLB.com|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110419&content_id=17982458&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|date=April 19, 2011|access-date=April 19, 2011|author=Matthew Leac|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106082040/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110419&content_id=17982458&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|archive-date=November 6, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>


He was released on June 29, after recording an 8.46 ERA,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2011/06/29/ryan-franklin-released/|author=Willie Springer|title=Willie Springer|publisher=[[KMOV]]|work=[[KMOX]]|date=June 29, 2011|accessdate=April 22, 2014|archivedate=September 14, 2011|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110914153014/http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2011/06/29/ryan-franklin-released/}}</ref> giving up 44 hits (.367 [[batting average against]]), nine home runs, walking seven and striking out 17 in 27 2/3 innings for a 1.84 [[Walks plus hits per inning pitched|WHIP]] in 21 games with the Cardinals in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nicholson-Smith|first=Ben|title=Cardinals Release Ryan Franklin|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/06/cardinals-release-ryan-franklin.html|date=June 29, 2011|website=MLBTradeRumors.com|accessdate=June 29, 2011|archivedate=September 1, 2011|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110901202930/http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/06/cardinals-release-ryan-franklin.html}}</ref> He retired on December 9, 2011.
He was released on June 29, after recording an 8.46 ERA,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2011/06/29/ryan-franklin-released/|author=Willie Springer|title=Willie Springer|publisher=[[KMOV]]|work=[[KMOX]]|date=June 29, 2011|access-date=April 22, 2014|archive-date=September 14, 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110914153014/http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2011/06/29/ryan-franklin-released/}}</ref> giving up 44 hits (.367 [[batting average against]]), nine home runs, walking seven and striking out 17 in 27 2/3 innings for a 1.84 [[Walks plus hits per inning pitched|WHIP]] in 21 games with the Cardinals in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nicholson-Smith|first=Ben|title=Cardinals Release Ryan Franklin|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/06/cardinals-release-ryan-franklin.html|date=June 29, 2011|website=MLBTradeRumors.com|access-date=June 29, 2011|archive-date=September 1, 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110901202930/http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/06/cardinals-release-ryan-franklin.html}}</ref> He retired on December 9, 2011.


==International career==
==Olympics==
Franklin was a member of the gold medal winning US baseball team at the [[2000 Summer Olympics|2000 Olympics]], where he had a 3-0 pitching record in 4 appearances.
Franklin was a member of the gold medal-winning [[United States national baseball team|Team USA]] at the [[Baseball at the 2000 Summer Olympics|2000 Olympics]], where he had a 3-0 pitching record in 4 appearances.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He is married to Angie Romberg and the couple has four children: Logan, Teegan, Casen, and Kaylin. He and his family live in [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]].{{cn|date=June 2018}} His nephew, Kohl, is also a baseball playr.<ref>https://www.mlb.com/news/baseball-legacies-in-mlb-draft/c-279859128</ref>
He is married to Angie Romberg and the couple has four children: Logan, Teegan, Casen, and Kaylin. He and his family live in [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]].{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} His nephew, [[Kohl Franklin|Kohl]], is a professional baseball player in the [[Chicago Cubs]] organization.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mlb.com/news/baseball-legacies-in-mlb-draft/c-279859128| title = Baseball legacies in MLB Draft| website = [[MLB.com]]}} </ref>


On August 2, {{baseball year|2005}}, Franklin became the eighth Major League player, and second Mariner, to test positive for [[steroid]] use, receiving a ten-day suspension.<ref>{{cite news|title=Players suspended under baseball's steroids policy|website=[[ESPN.com]]|date=June 7, 2006|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2474192|accessdate=July 20, 2007|archivedate=February 24, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090224112532/http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2474192}}</ref> On December 13, {{baseball year|2007}}, he was named in the [[Mitchell Report (baseball)|Mitchell Report]] to the Commissioner of Baseball of an Independent Investigation Into the Illegal Use of Steroids and Other Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mitchell Report|url=http://files.mlb.com/mitchrpt.pdf|format=[[Portable Document Format|PDF]]|work=[[MLB.com]]|author=George J. Mitchell|date=December 13, 2007}}</ref>
On August 2, {{baseball year|2005}}, Franklin became the eighth MLB player, and second Mariner, to test positive for [[steroid]] use, receiving a ten-day suspension.<ref>{{cite news|title=Players suspended under baseball's steroids policy|website=[[ESPN.com]]|date=June 7, 2006|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2474192|access-date=July 20, 2007|archive-date=February 24, 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090224112532/http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2474192}}</ref> On December 13, {{baseball year|2007}}, he was named in the [[Mitchell Report (baseball)|Mitchell Report]] to the Commissioner of Baseball of an Independent Investigation Into the Illegal Use of Steroids and Other Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mitchell Report|url=http://files.mlb.com/mitchrpt.pdf|work=[[MLB.com]]|author=George J. Mitchell|date=December 13, 2007}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of St. Louis Cardinals team records]]
*[[2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game]]
*[[List of Major League Baseball players named in the Mitchell Report]]
*[[List of Major League Baseball players named in the Mitchell Report]]


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==External links==
==External links==
{{baseballstats|mlb=211041|espn=4064|br=f/frankry01|fangraphs=1076|cube=795|brm=frankl001rya|retro=F/Pfranr001}}
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*[http://www.pelotabinaria.com.ve/beisbol/mostrar.php?ID=franrya001 Ryan Franklin] at Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Professional Baseball League)
*[http://www.pelotabinaria.com.ve/beisbol/mostrar.php?ID=franrya001 Ryan Franklin] at Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Professional Baseball League)
*[https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/fr/ryan-franklin-1.html Olympics at Sports Reference]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418023346/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/fr/ryan-franklin-1.html Olympics at Sports Reference]
*[http://stlcardinals.scout.com/a.z?s=321&p=8&c=1&nid=4753514 St. Louis Cardinals Scouts]
*[http://stlcardinals.scout.com/a.z?s=321&p=8&c=1&nid=4753514 St. Louis Cardinals Scouts]


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{{2000 Olympic Champions Baseball}}
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Latest revision as of 03:15, 10 January 2024

Ryan Franklin
Franklin with the St. Louis Cardinals
Pitcher
Born: (1973-03-05) March 5, 1973 (age 51)
Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 15, 1999, for the Seattle Mariners
Last MLB appearance
June 28, 2011, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record62–76
Earned run average4.14
Strikeouts668
Saves84
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
Men's baseball
Gold medal – first place 2000 Sydney Team competition

Ryan Ray Franklin (born March 5, 1973) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals. Franklin currently works in the Cardinals’ front office.

Early life[edit]

He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and grew up in Spiro, Oklahoma. He graduated from high school in Spiro in 1991 and was named to the All-State baseball team. He went to Seminole Junior College, in Oklahoma, where he had a 20–0 win–loss record over two years.

Playing career[edit]

Seattle Mariners[edit]

Franklin was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 23rd round of the 1992 MLB draft but chose to return to school. He signed his first MLB contract with the team on May 21, 1993. He made his MLB debut in 1999, appearing in 6 games. In 2000, he began the season in Triple-A, and then decided (with club permission) to not play at the MLB in September in order to participate in the Olympics. During those Olympics in Sydney, he and his teammates won a gold medal, defeating Cuba 4–0 in the title game. After missing the 2000 season in the big leagues, Franklin posted a strong spring training and won a job in the Mariners bullpen, appearing in 38 games. The next season, Franklin began the season in the bullpen but after the first half of the season, was moved to the rotation. He finished with a record of 7–5 in 41 appearances, 12 starts. In 2003, Franklin began in the rotation and was one of the Mariners most consistent starters, posting an ERA of 3.57 in 212 innings. He tied for the Major League lead in home runs allowed in 2003, with 34.[1]

In 2004, Franklin and the whole Seattle team struggled, losing 99 games. Franklin for his part went 4–16 with a 4.90 ERA in 200 innings. He struck out a career high 104. In 2005, he went 8–15 with a career high 5.10 in 190 innings. He struck out 93. After the 2005 season, Franklin filed for free agency.

Philadelphia Phillies[edit]

On January 13, 2006 Franklin signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[2] Franklin shifted back to a bullpen role, appearing in 46 games.

Cincinnati Reds[edit]

On August 7, 2006, Franklin was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named later, who turned out to be minor league pitcher Zac Stott. Franklin pitched the rest of the season out of the bullpen, appearing in 20 games.

St. Louis Cardinals[edit]

On January 22, 2007, Franklin signed with the St. Louis Cardinals on a one-year, $1 million contract. He signed a two-year, $5 million contract extension with a $2.75 million club option for 2010 on July 5, 2007. He was promoted to closer on May 17, 2008.[3] Franklin was named to the 2009 All-Star Game roster.[4] On September 1, 2009, Franklin signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract extension with the Cardinals. In 2009, he finished the regular season with a 1.92 ERA, and 38 saves.[5]

On April 19, 2011, Franklin (who blew 2 saves in 29 chances in the 2010 season) was removed from his closer role after (among other struggles on the mound) blowing four saves in five chances to start the 2011 season. Despite the poor season he is still considered a World Series Champion in 2011 with the St. Louis Cardinals.[6]

He was released on June 29, after recording an 8.46 ERA,[7] giving up 44 hits (.367 batting average against), nine home runs, walking seven and striking out 17 in 27 2/3 innings for a 1.84 WHIP in 21 games with the Cardinals in 2011.[8] He retired on December 9, 2011.

International career[edit]

Franklin was a member of the gold medal-winning Team USA at the 2000 Olympics, where he had a 3-0 pitching record in 4 appearances.

Personal life[edit]

He is married to Angie Romberg and the couple has four children: Logan, Teegan, Casen, and Kaylin. He and his family live in Shawnee, Oklahoma.[citation needed] His nephew, Kohl, is a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization.[9]

On August 2, 2005, Franklin became the eighth MLB player, and second Mariner, to test positive for steroid use, receiving a ten-day suspension.[10] On December 13, 2007, he was named in the Mitchell Report to the Commissioner of Baseball of an Independent Investigation Into the Illegal Use of Steroids and Other Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball.[11]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ryan Franklin Statistics". Fangraphs. Archived from the original on November 3, 2009. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  2. ^ Crasnick, Jerry (January 6, 2006). "Phillies add ex-Mariner Franklin to rotation". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2007. Retrieved November 10, 2009.
  3. ^ Derrick Goold (May 17, 2008). "Notes: Franklin backs taxed bullpen". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on April 20, 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2008.
  4. ^ Gordon, Jeff (July 6, 2009). "Franklin's arrival as an All-Star is only appropriate". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on July 9, 2009. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
  5. ^ "Ryan Franklin". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011.
  6. ^ Matthew Leac (April 19, 2011). "Cardinals remove Franklin from closer role". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
  7. ^ Willie Springer (June 29, 2011). "Willie Springer". KMOX. KMOV. Archived from the original on September 14, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  8. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (June 29, 2011). "Cardinals Release Ryan Franklin". MLBTradeRumors.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
  9. ^ "Baseball legacies in MLB Draft". MLB.com.
  10. ^ "Players suspended under baseball's steroids policy". ESPN.com. June 7, 2006. Archived from the original on February 24, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2007.
  11. ^ George J. Mitchell (December 13, 2007). "Mitchell Report" (PDF). MLB.com.

External links[edit]

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