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Wander Franco is a baseball player. Wander Franco was born in Baní, Peravia Province, Dominican Republic on March 1, 2001. The age as of 2026 is 25.
My Take
Wander Franco arrived with the kind of hype that usually buckles under its own weight, yet his early production justified nearly all of it, which is what makes him such a fascinating talent to track. Reaching the majors in 2021 and making the All-Star team by 2023, the Baní native showed a rare blend of contact, power, and instinctive defense at shortstop. The nickname El Patron fit a player who seemed to command the field. I am drawn to prospects who carry an entire nation's baseball dreams, and Franco's ceiling remains one of the most intriguing in the sport.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wander Franco
- Name (Japanese)
- ワンダー・フランコ
- Reading
- わんだー・ふらんこ
- Born
- March 1, 2001 (age 25)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- Baní, Peravia Province, Dominican Republic
- Occupation
- baseball player
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3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Wander Franco born?
Born March 1, 2001 (age 25).
Where is Wander Franco from?
Wander Franco is from Baní, Peravia Province, Dominican Republic.
What does Wander Franco do?
Wander Franco works as baseball player.
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