KohlFranklin

Chicago Cubs
Starting Pitcher

HT/WT
1.93 m, 88 kg
Birthdate
9/9/1999 (26)
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Broken Arrow, OK
Status
Minors

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