Age, Biography and Wiki
Ben Francisco is a 39-year-old American professional baseball player who currently plays for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was born on October 23, 1981 in Santa Ana, California, United States.
Francisco was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the fifth round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his Major League debut with the Indians on April 3, 2006. He has also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros, and Tampa Bay Rays.
Francisco is 6 feet tall and weighs 205 pounds. He bats and throws right-handed.
Francisco is currently single and does not have any children.
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| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
23 October, 1981 |
| Birthday |
23 October |
| Birthplace |
Santa Ana, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 42 years old group.
Ben Francisco Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Ben Francisco height is 1.85 m .
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1.85 m |
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Who Is Ben Francisco's Wife?
His wife is Cindy Lopez (m. 2010)
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Not Available |
| Wife |
Cindy Lopez (m. 2010) |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Ben Francisco Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ben Francisco worth at the age of 42 years old? Ben Francisco’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated
Ben Francisco's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Ben Francisco Social Network
Timeline
In 2016, he was hired by the Los Angeles Angels as a scout.
On May 8, 2015, Francisco signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on May 24, 2015.
On June 8, 2014, Francisco signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League. He was active for the Barnstormers next game the following day against the Camden Riversharks.
On December 15, 2014, Francisco signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. On March 15, 2015, he was released by the Diamondbacks.
On January 21, 2013, Francisco signed a minor-league deal with the Cleveland Indians. The Indians released him on March 11, 2013.
On March 11, 2013, Francisco signed a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees. He was added to the Yankees' Opening Day roster. He was used as the designated hitter against left-handed pitchers but struggled drastically batting .103 in the month of April. Francisco was designated for assignment on May 26, and was released from the team on June 3, 2013.
On July 20, 2012, the Blue Jays traded Francisco, Francisco Cordero, Asher Wojciechowski, David Rollins, Joe Musgrove, Carlos Pérez, and a player to be named later (Kevin Comer) to the Houston Astros for J. A. Happ, Brandon Lyon, and David Carpenter.
On August 31, 2012, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Francisco for a player to be named later.
Though limited in play during the second half of the year, this year Francisco will most notably be remembered for his clutch performance in Game 3 of the 2011 NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals. In a scoreless game, with Shane Victorino on second, the Cardinals elected to intentionally walk Carlos Ruiz in order to face Francisco. After nearly hitting a home run against Jaime Garcia a few weeks earlier, Francisco blasted a 405-foot home run into the Phillies' bullpen. Francisco ended up being the winning run in a game where the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cardinals 3–2.
On December 12, 2011, he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor leaguer Frank Gailey.
He spent the remainder of 2009 and the entire 2010 season as a reserve outfielder and pinch hitter with the Phillies. Following the departure of starting right fielder Jayson Werth, Francisco earned a regular spot in the Phillies' starting lineup at the onset of the 2011 season. By mid season, however, Francisco returned to his reserve role.
He was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the fifth round (154th overall) of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. He was recalled from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on May 1, 2007, and made his major league debut that night as a late-game defensive replacement. On June 29, 2007, Francisco got his first hit and his first home run in his first major league start. His home run came leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Indians a 2–1, walk-off win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
He is a 1999 graduate of Servite High School, a Roman Catholic high school for boys, in Anaheim, California where he played on the same baseball team as former Indians teammate Ryan Garko. He later attended and played baseball at Cypress Junior College in 2000 and went on to play at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2001 through 2003.
Louis Benjamin Francisco (born October 23, 1981), is an American former professional baseball outfielder, who is currently a major league scout for the Los Angeles Angels. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, and New York Yankees.
