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Wander Samuel Franco Aybar [1] (born March 1, 2001), nicknamed "El Patron", is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021 and was an All-Star in 2023.
Jul 10, 2024 · Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor in the Dominican Republic, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Wander Franco. Position: Shortstop. Bats: Both • Throws: Right. 5-10, 189lb (178cm, 85kg) Team: Tampa Bay Rays (majors, restricted list) in Bani, June 22, 2021 (Age 20-113d, 22,417th in major league history) vs. BOS 4 AB, 2 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 0 SB. Exceeded rookie limits during 2021 season.
- Bani, Peravia, Dominican Republic
- March 1, 2001
Jul 10, 2024 · CNN — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged for sexual and commercial exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic, the country’s Public Ministry said in a...
Wander Franco. Ranked as the top international prospect eligible to sign in 2017 by Baseball America and MLB.com…is the nephew of former Major League infielders Willy Aybar and Erick Aybar…has two older brothers, both also named Wander…his father, also named Wander, was a professional player in the White Sox system.
Jan 19, 2024 · Court documents and interviews reveal more about the accusations against Rays shortstop Franco, who faces years in prison for the charges against him.
Mar 29, 2024 · A judge in the Dominican Republic has set a June 1 deadline for prosecutors to officially charge Wander Franco, the Tampa Bay Rays star shortstop, or present evidence to the court.