Tanner Franklin

Tanner Franklin's 2026 season

Tanner Franklin made 25 starts in the St. Louis Cardinals system in 2026, between High-A Peoria and Double-A Springfield. The right-hander threw 105 innings with a 3.94 ERA, striking out 133 (29.8 percent of batters) and walking 45 (10.1 percent).

Franklin opened with Peoria and posted a 4.21 ERA in 72⅔ innings before his promotion to Double-A Springfield on August 7. He reached Double-A at 22, more than two years younger than the average Texas League pitcher, and posted a 3.34 ERA in 32⅓ innings there.