Dariel Francia

  • Position: RHP

  • Height: 6’2”

  • Weight: 165 lbs

  • Bats/Throws: R/R

  • Born: 07/23/2006

  • Country: Dominican Republic

  • How Acquired: International Free Agent, 2023

  • Bonus: N/A

  • 40-man Roster: No

  • Rule 5 Eligible: 2027

  • Minor League Free Agency: 2029

  • Options Left: 3

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Overview

Francia was a lower-profile signing, but he has good athleticism and a clean delivery, and could add velocity as he fills out.

2023-24

Francia pitched reasonably well in his debut. He walked 5.6 per nine innings, but also fanned 11.6. He had a 1.49 WHIP. In 2024, he went back to the DSL and, pitching mainly in relief, had a similar season except he reduced the walks. He finished with a 3.48 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 11.2 K/9. He was actually pitching much better than that until he had a string of bad outings, giving up 11 earned runs over 10.2 IP in his last four games.


Stats

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Transactions

January 15, 2023: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.