Welbyn Francisca

Welbyn Francisca: live stats, Statcast data and splits for the Cleveland Guardians shortstop.

Welbyn Francisca's 2026 season

Welbyn Francisca played 79 games in the Cleveland Guardians system in 2026, between High-A Lake County and Double-A Akron. The switch-hitting shortstop hit .272/.366/.513 with 19 home runs, 16 stolen bases and 44 walks in 347 plate appearances.

Francisca opened with Lake County and hit .277/.356/.538 with 17 home runs in 65 games before his promotion to Double-A Akron on September 8. He reached Double-A at 20, more than three years younger than the average Eastern League hitter, and hit .300/.333/.450 with 1 home run in 5 games there.

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