Wander Samuel Franco Aybar, a Dominican professional baseball shortstop nicknamed "El Patron," plays for the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB. He debuted in 2021 and became an All-Star in 2023. As of August 13, 2023, he was placed on administrative leave while MLB investigates allegations of him having relationships with underage girls in the Dominican Republic.
In 1961, Wander Franco reached base safely for the 26th consecutive game, setting a record for the longest run by a player under 21 years old.
On March 1, 2001, Wander Samuel Franco Aybar, nicknamed "El Patron", was born. He is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop.
On July 2, 2017, Wander Franco signed with the Tampa Bay Rays organization for a signing bonus of $3.85 million.
On July 14, 2018, Wander Franco hit for the cycle while playing for the Princeton Rays.
In late 2018, Wander Franco's first son, Wander Samuel Franco Jr., was born.
In 2019, Wander Franco became the youngest player in baseball history to sign a contract worth at least $100 million, passing Ronald Acuña Jr.'s eight-year, $100 million contract extension.
Prior to the 2019 season, Wander Franco was ranked as the fourth best prospect in baseball by Baseball America. He was later promoted to the Charlotte Stone Crabs and named to the All-Star Futures Game.
Prior to the 2020 season, Wander Franco was ranked as the number 1 prospect in all of baseball. He was added to the Rays' pool of players eligible for the MLB postseason but did not play due to the cancellation of the minor league season.
On June 20, 2021, the Rays announced that Wander Franco would be promoted to the major leagues.
On September 30, 2021, Wander Franco's on-base streak ended at 43 consecutive games, tying him with Frank Robinson.
On November 23, 2021, Wander Franco and the Rays agreed to an eleven-year, $182 million contract extension, with a club option of $25 million for a twelfth year.
After the 2021 MLB season, Wander Franco married his girlfriend.
In 2021, Wander Franco made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Tampa Bay Rays.
In 2021, Wander Franco was invited to major league spring training by the Rays, but began the season in Triple-A with the Durham Bulls.
On April 22, 2022, Wander Franco had his first multi home run game against the Boston Red Sox.
In 2022, Wander Franco's second son was born.
On July 4, 2023, Wander Franco was selected to his first All-Star game as the roster replacement for Aaron Judge, who was injured.
On August 13, 2023, Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave due to an ongoing investigation regarding allegations of relationships with underage girls in the Dominican Republic.
Following the conclusion of the 2023 season, Wander Franco was reinstated to the 40-man roster by the Rays.
In 2023, Wander Franco represented the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, playing second base.
On July 9, 2024, Wander Franco was charged in the Dominican Republic with sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of a minor, and human trafficking.
At the start of the 2024 season, Wander Franco returned to the restricted list.
In 2024, Wander Franco was charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic.
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