Geronimo Franzua

Geronimo Franzua
Franzua with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
Sultanes de Monterrey – No. 72
Pitcher
Born: (1993-09-25) September 25, 1993
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
NPB debut
May 26, 2018, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
NPB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record14–15
Earned run average2.60
Strikeouts246
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Geronimo Franzua (born September 25, 1993) is a Dominican Republic professional baseball pitcher for the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.[2]

Playing career

Houston Astros

Franzua was signed by the Houston Astros on September 23, 2010.[3] He was a member of the Dominican Summer League Astros for three years from 2011 to 2013.[4] Franzua was released by the Astros organization on January 7, 2014.[5]

Hiroshima Toyo Carp

Franzua joined the Dominican Carp Academy in 2014.[6] He came to Japan as a trainee in September 2014,[6] and was sent to the Kōchi Fighting Dogs of the Shikoku Island League Plus in March 2016.[7] He pitched in 14 games that season, posting a 1-5 record and a 4.43 earned-run average.

On March 7, 2018, Franzua signed a developmental player contract with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, and was assigned uniform number 143.[8][9] He began the season with eight appearances in the Western League, posting a 2-1 record and a 2.57 earned-run average, then signed a controlled player contract with the team on May 20.[10][6] The contract contained a $100,000 (11,042,318 yen) signing bonus and an annual salary of $80,000 (8,833,854 yen). His uniform number was changed to 97.[6] He recorded his first professional win on June 26 against the Yomiuri Giants, and in August, he had a 0.51 earned-run average in 18 appearances.[11][12] He also pitched in the 2018 Central League Climax Series and the 2018 Japan Series, ultimately ending his season with a 1.66 ERA with 81 strikeouts in 47 games. Franzua pitched in 67 contests for the Carp in 2019, compiling an 8-6 record and 2.76 ERA with 94 strikeouts and 12 saves across 83+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Franzua made 53 appearances for the Carp during the 2020 campaign, posting a 2-3 record and 2.45 ERA with 62 strikeouts and 19 saves across 55 innings pitched. In 2021, he made only 8 appearances for the main team, and struggled to a 1-2 record and 9.53 ERA with 5 strikeouts across 5+2⁄3 innings pitched. Franzua pitched in 3 game for Hiroshima in 2022, and again struggled to an 8.10 ERA with 4 strikeouts across 3+1⁄3 innings pitched.[13] He became a free agent following the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On February 10, 2023, Franzua signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[14] He split the year between the rookie-level Florida Complex League Pirates, Single-A Bradenton Marauders, and Double-A Altoona Curve, accumulating a combined 4-3 record and 6.54 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 27 appearances.

Franzua spent 2024 with the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, registering a 5-6 record and 4.55 ERA with 80 strikeouts and 5 saves in 61+1⁄3 innings pitched across 48 games. Franzua elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[15]

Sultanes de Monterrey

On February 25, 2025, Franzua signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.[16] On April 15, Franzua was traded to the Sultanes de Monterrey.[17]

References

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  2. ^ "Ｇ．フランスア（広島東洋カープ） | 個人年度別成績".
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  4. ^ "Pirates Sign LHP Geronimo Franzua to a Minor League Deal | Pirates Prospects". 16 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Transactions".
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  9. ^ "カープアカデミー出身のドミニカ２選手と育成契約/デイリースポーツ online". 7 March 2018.
  10. ^ "【広島】育成・フランスア、２軍戦で１５１キロ！緒方監督御前で力見せた". 17 May 2018.
  11. ^ "週刊ベースボール". ベースボール・マガジン社 (in Japanese). October 1, 2018.
  12. ^ "2018年8月度「日本生命月間Mvp賞」受賞選手 （セントラル・リーグ） | 表彰選手".
  13. ^ "Geronimo Franzua - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  14. ^ "Geronimo Franzua Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News".
  15. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  16. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 25 de febrero de 2025". milb.com. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  17. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 15 de abril de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 13, 2025.
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