Cardinals prospect Tanner Franklin as one of the top<\/a> prospects around the game who has gotten off to a hot start this year. Franklin, a former teammate of Liam Doyle, has looked good this spring.<\/p>\nTanner Franklin has true ace potential![\"Tennessee's](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kprdry67n03y2efpfa.jpg\" "\\"Tennessee's")
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Tennessee’s Tanner Franklin (50) hands off the ball to Liam Doyle (12) at the NCAA college baseball Knoxville Regional final against Wake Forest on June 2, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. | Saul Young\/News Sentinel \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n
“Tanner Franklin, the 72nd pick in the 2025 draft, made a strong first impression following his selection, flashing one of the best fastballs in MiLB during his stint in Low-A,” Nestico wrote. “That showcase was enough for him to never see Palm Beach again, as he has laid waste to High-A since.<\/p>\n
“Franklin\u2019s fastball sits in the upper 90s with above-average ride from a below-average release point. These traits push it to plus-plus territory. His secondaries are not nearly as crisp as his fastball, and their development will be integral for Franklin\u2019s future as a starter after he spent his college career in the bullpen.”<\/p>\n
Franklin wasn’t as dominant as Doyle, but the gap between the two wasn’t as large as some made it out to be. The 6-foot-5 righty has made three starts this season and allowed seven hits and four walks over 10 2\/3 innings while holding a 2.53 ERA. But the best part about his game is his ability to generate a whiff. Franklin has 22 strikeouts in those 10 2\/3 innings this season.<\/p>\n
He has a dominant fastball with a few developing offspeed pitches. He’s very similar to Doyle in his pitch arsenal. If he can continue at this pace, while limiting walks, he could fly through High-A and reach Double-A in the coming months. <\/p>\n
Franklin has the potential to be a stud for the Cardinals. He’s certainly a name to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n
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