Franklyn Kilome

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Franklyn Kilomé
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-06-25) June 25, 1995 (age 26)
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 1, 2020, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win-loss record0–1
Earned run average11.12
Strikeouts13
Teams

Franklyn Kilomé (born June 25, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets.

Professional career[]

Philadelphia Phillies[]

Kilomé signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as an international free agent in 2013.[1] He made his professional debut in 2014 with the Gulf Coast Phillies where he posted a 3.12 ERA in 40 innings pitched. He pitched in 2015 for the Williamsport Crosscutters[2][3] where he posted a 3–2 record with a 3.28 ERA in 11 starts. Kilomé spent 2016 with the Lakewood BlueClaws, pitching to a 5–8 record and 3.85 ERA. in 23 games started. Kilomé began 2017 with the Clearwater Threshers, and after posting a 6–4 record and a 2.59 ERA in 19 starts, was promoted to the Reading Fightin Phils where he finished the season, going 1–3 with a 3.64 ERA in five starts.[4] The Phillies added Kilomé to their 40-man roster after the 2017 season.[5] He began 2018 with Reading.

New York Mets[]

On July 27, 2018, Kilomé was traded to the New York Mets in exchange for Asdrúbal Cabrera.[6] He was assigned to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and finished the season there. In 26 combined starts between Reading and Binghamton, he was 4-9 with a 4.18 ERA.[7] On October 25, 2018, it was announced that Kilomé would undergo Tommy John surgery and would miss the entire 2019 season.[8]

He made his major league debut on August 1, 2020. In relief, he got through four innings while allowing two earned runs and striking out five.[9]

On April 10, 2021, Kilome was designated for assignment by the Mets after José Peraza was added to the roster.[10] On April 16, Kilome was outrighted to the alternate training site.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ "No. 8 Philadelphia Phillies prospect Franklyn Kilome back to dominant self for Williamsport Crosscutters - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  2. ^ "News, Sports, Jobs - Williamsport Sun-Gazette". www.sungazette.com. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  3. ^ "News, Sports, Jobs - Williamsport Sun-Gazette". www.sungazette.com. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  4. ^ "Franklyn Kilome Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". milb.com. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  5. ^ "Phillies drop Mark Appel from 40-man roster, add prospects". Philly. November 20, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  6. ^ "Mets land Phils prospect Kilome for Cabrera".
  7. ^ "Franklyn Kilome Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  8. ^ "Mets' Franklyn Kilome Undergoes Tommy John Surgery". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  9. ^ "Mets' Franklyn Kilome: Fans five in MLB debut". CBSSports.com.
  10. ^ "Mets Place J.D. Davis on 10-Day IL, Select Jose Peraza, Designate Franklyn Kilome".
  11. ^ "Mets Activate J.D. Davis from Injured List".

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