2021 Baseball Roster
Franklin, Wesley
Jersey Number 17
Wesley Franklin
- Position:
- Infield / Pitcher (R)
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Lilburn, Ga.
- High School:
- Brookwood HS
Bio
AWARDS/ACCOLADES
- 2023 NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List
AS A SENIOR (2024)
- Voted to the SoCon Preseason All-Conference Second Team
- Appeared in 16 games with six starts
- Pitched 46.0 innings and threw 21 strikeouts
- Started on the mound against High Point on April 28 and pitched 6.0 innings and combined with Micah Takac to throw a shutout
AS A JUNIOR (2023)
- Recorded eight saves which ranked second in the SoCon
- Threw 34.1 innings, the most of any Mercer reliever
- Made 17 appearances, all in relief
- Struck out 39 batters, a new total season high
AS A SOPHOMORE (2022)
- Made 18 appearances and one start
- Pitched 34.0 innings and struck out 35 batters
AS A FRESHMAN (2021)
- Made 18 appearances on the season
- Earned one win
- Recorded a 4.87 ERA in 20.1 innings pitched
- Had 17 strikeouts
HIGH SCHOOL
- Played at Brookwood High School (Snellville, Ga.) for coach Titus Martin
- Played shortstop and was a right-handed pitcher
- Was named First Team All-Region
- Played summer ball with Team Elite for Jamie Crane
PERSONAL
- Son of Melissa and Josh Franklin
- Majoring in Business Management
GET TO KNOW WESLEY
- Enjoys fishing and hunting
- Favorite movie is Benchwarmers
- Best gift he ever received is life
- Dream job is to be a CEO
- Dream place to live is Louisiana
- Go-to snack is hard boiled eggs
- Favorite food is fajitas
- Favorite pre-game food is chicken and rice
- Favorite post-game food is wings
- Favorite dessert is chocolate chip cookies
Mercer v. South Florida Men's Soccer Highlight Reel: 9/7/2025
Monday, September 08
Mercer v. Gardner-Webb Women's Soccer Highlight Reel: 9/7/2025
Monday, September 08
Mercer v. Kennesaw State Women's Soccer Highlight Reel: 9/4/2025
Friday, September 05
Mercer v. Georgia State Men's Soccer Highlight Reel: 9/3/2025
Thursday, September 04
