Jeff Francoeur

Francoeur, playing with the Braves in 2007
Atlanta Braves — No. 7
Right fielder
Born: January 8, 1984 (1984-01-08) (age 24) Lilburn, Georgia
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
Major League Baseball debut
July 7, 2005 for the Atlanta Braves
Selected MLB statistics (through April 20,2008)
Batting average	.281
Home runs	65
Runs batted in	267
Teams
Atlanta Braves (2005-present)

Jeffrey Braden "Jeff" Francoeur (pronounced /fɹæ̃ŋˈkʊɹ/, born January 8, 1984 in Lilburn, Georgia) nicknamed "Frenchy", is a Major League Baseball player who currently plays for the Atlanta Braves of the National League. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... The position of the right fielder A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in right field (e. ... is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Lilburn is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the United States. ... is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ... Homerun redirects here. ... “RBI” redirects here. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ... is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Lilburn is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the United States. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... National league can refer to: National Basketball League, in the United States and Canada, which merged with the rival Basketball Association of America to form the National Basketball Association National Football League, the major American football league in the United States National Hockey League, the major ice hockey league in...

Francoeur was selected by the Braves in the 1st round of the June 2002 free agent draft. Francoeur advanced steadily through the Braves minor league system playing for Danville (Rookie) in 2002, Rome (Low A) in 2003, Myrtle Beach (High A) and Greenville (former AA) in 2004, and Mississippi (AA) in 2005. Also see: 2002 (number). ... Atlanta Braves National League AAA Richmond Braves AA Mississippi Braves A Myrtle Beach Pelicans Rome Braves R Danville Braves Orlando Braves The Danville Braves are a minor league baseball team in Danville, Virginia, USA. They are a Class R team in the Appalachian League, and have been a farm team... League South Atlantic League Division Southern Division Year founded 2003 Major League affiliation Atlanta Braves Home ballpark State Mutual Stadium City Rome, Georgia Manager Randy Ingle Owned/Operated by: Atlanta Braves The Rome Braves are a Class-A minor league affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Atlanta Braves National League AAA Richmond Braves AA Mississippi Braves A Myrtle Beach Pelicans Rome Braves R Danville Braves Orlando Braves The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are a minor league baseball team in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. ... The Mississippi Braves are a minor league baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Mississippi Braves are a minor league baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

After he was drafted, Jeff was assigned to the team’s advanced Rookie League outfit in Danville, Virginia, where he played 38 games and hit .327 with eight homers and 31 RBIs. His teammates with that Braves club included James Jurries, Jonathan Schuerholz, Kyle Davies and Anthony Lerew. James Lee Jurries (born April, 13 1979) is a professional baseball player currently in the Atlanta Braves organization. ... Hiram Kyle Davies (born September 9, 1983 in Decatur, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball player with the Kansas City Royals. ... Anthony Allen Lerew (October 28, 1982 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania) is a professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. ...

Francoeur was promoted to Atlanta on July 6, 2005. He was part of the group of rookie players nicknamed the "Baby Braves" that Atlanta called up from its minor league system during the 2005 season. is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Minor leagues in the sense intended in this article are professional sports leagues which are not regarded as the premier leagues in those sports. ...

Francoeur made his Major League debut when he started in right field against the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a double header on July 7, 2005. In the bottom of the 8th inning he hit a 3-run home run to center field, his first Major League hit, and received a curtain call from the Braves faithful at Turner Field. After the game he was given the customary hazing of new players, having a shaving cream pie spread on his face by teammate Marcus Giles. His rookie campaign was highlighted by his spectacular offense and defense. Francoeur was 3rd among the Major Leagues in outfield assists, despite playing less than half the season. He also compiled 35 extra base hits, including 14 home runs. He finished 3rd in the National League Rookie of the Year voting, having the most second place votes. Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 10, 14, 23, 26, 42 Name Chicago Cubs (1902–present) Chicago Orphans (1898-1901) Chicago Colts (1890-1897) Chicago White Stockings (1870-1871, 1874-1889) (a. ... is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Turner Field is a ballpark in Atlanta, Georgia, home to Major League Baseballs Atlanta Braves since 1997. ... Marcus William Giles (born May 18, 1978 in San Diego, California) is a US Major League Baseball player. ... In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given to the best first-year players in the American and National Leagues. ...

Career

Francoeur was a 2002 graduate of Parkview High School where he led Parkview to the Georgia State 5-A championship in baseball and was also a star football player at wide receiver and cornerback, leading his high school team to two undefeated seasons in 2000 and 2001, which included back to back state championships. In his senior year of high school, Francoeur pulled in an amazing 15 interceptions on defense, while catching 14 touchdown passes on offense. Francoeur turned down a full football scholarship at Clemson University to pursue a career in baseball, even though he had already signed a Letter of Intent. Francoeur also received interest from Mississippi and Notre Dame. Parkview High School, Home of the Panthers is located in Lilburn, Georgia in Gwinnett County. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... This article is about the year. ... Clemson University is a public, coeducational, land-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States. ...

Francoeur hit .443 with 55 HR and 164 RBI during his high school career at Parkview.

In 2004 Francoeur was named the top prospect in the Braves organization by Baseball America. He was a member of the Carolina League regular season and postseason All-Star team. In 2005, he was selected to play in the Major League Baseball Futures game before getting called up by Atlanta. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Baseball America is an alternative Major League Baseball resource, with in-depth coverage of every level of the game and a particular focus on up-and-coming players. ... The Carolina League is a minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic region of the United States. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ...

Francoeur finished the 2005 season batting .300/.336/.549 in 67 games. Francoeur also tallied 14 home runs and 44 RBIs. During his rookie season he garnered a reputation as a free swinging fastball hitter, with his first walk not coming until his 128th plate appearance. On defense, Francoeur is known for having a strong, accurate arm. In 2005 he led all major league right fielders in assists, with 13. He has also become a hometown favorite among Braves fans. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... In baseball, a home run is a base hit in which the batter is able to circle all the bases, ending at home plate and scoring a run, with no errors on the play that result in the batter achieving extra bases. ... In baseball statistics, a run batted in (RBI) is given to a batter for each run scored as the result of a batters plate appearance. ...

His rookie campaign was highlighted by his spectacular offense and defense. Francoeur was 3rd among the Major Leagues in outfield assists, despite playing less than half the season. He also compiled 35 extra base hits, including 14 home runs. He hit a three-run homer in his first major-league game off Glendon Rusch of the Chicago Cubs on July 7, 2005, propelling the Braves to a 9-4 victory. He finished 3rd in the National League Rookie of the Year voting, having the most second place votes. This article is about the Greek poet Homer and the works attributed to him. ... Glendon James Rusch (born November 7, 1974, in Seattle, Washington) is a left handed starting pitcher who last played for the Chicago Cubs. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 10, 14, 23, 26, 42 Name Chicago Cubs (1902–present) Chicago Orphans (1898-1901) Chicago Colts (1890-1897) Chicago White Stockings (1870-1871, 1874-1889) (a. ... is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given to the best first-year players in the American and National Leagues. ...

Francoeur had a workout regimen for the 2005 offseason which resulted in a gain of approximately 10 pounds of muscle. His plan was hamstrung when he acquired an infection near his eye from complications from his facial surgery in 2004. He was on a regimen of antibiotics for weeks to cure it.

Early in the 2006 season Jeff Francoeur signed on with Delta Air Lines to star in the company's new ad campaign, his first endorsement deal. (See Video) Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ...

Francoeur hit .260 with 29 homers and 103 RBIs in his first full season in the majors. On May 13, 2006, Francoeur hit a walk-off grand slam against the Washington Nationals, the first walk-off home run and first grand slam of his career. On Mother's Day, May 14, 2006, he was one of more than 50 hitters who brandished a pink bat to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation. is the 133rd day of the year (134th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... In the sport of baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short) is a home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby scoring 4 runs - the most possible on a single play. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Washington Nationals (2005–present) Montreal Expos (1969-2004) Other nicknames The Nats Ballpark Nationals Ballpark (2008–present) RFK Stadium 2005-2007 Hiram Bithorn Stadium[3] (San Juan) (2003-2004) Olympic Stadium (Montreal) (1977... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Mothers Day. ... May 14 is the 134th day of the year (135th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Starting in 2006, the Louisville Slugger Company produced a limited supply of more than 400 pink baseball bats for use by more than 50 professional baseball players on Mothers Day. ...

In his second full season, Francoeur showed signs of maturity as a result of being much more patient at the plate. He finished the season batting .293 with 19 homers and 105 RBIs. As well as being an offensive weapon, Francoeur has shown much resiliency on the defensive side of the field, leading the league in outfield assists with 19 while earning his first career National League Gold Glove, joining teamate Andruw Jones. On July 14, 2007, Francoeur hit a walk-off single against the Pittsburgh Pirates giving them a 5-4 win and further enhancing his reputation as a clutch player. is the 195th day of the year (196th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... This article is about the baseball team. ...

When the 2006 season ended, Francoeur became just the fourth Brave to play in all 162 games of a season, joining Felix Millan, Dale Murphy and Andruw Jones. He accomplished the feat again in 2007. Felix Millan born August 21, 1943 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico is a former major league baseball player. ... Dale Bryan Murphy (b. ... Andruw Rudolf Jones (born April 23, 1977 in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles) is a baseball player who will be a free agent after the World Series. ...

On April 12, 2008 Francoeur went 3 for 5 against the Washington Nationals including 2 home runs and a career high 7 RBIs. is the 102nd day of the year (103rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Washington Nationals (2005–present) Montreal Expos (1969-2004) Other nicknames The Nats Ballpark Nationals Ballpark (2008–present) RFK Stadium 2005-2007 Hiram Bithorn Stadium[3] (San Juan) (2003-2004) Olympic Stadium (Montreal) (1977... In baseball, a home run is a base hit in which the batter is able to circle all the bases, ending at home plate and scoring a run, with no errors on the play that result in the batter achieving extra bases. ...

World Baseball Classic

Along with Braves teammate Chipper Jones, Francoeur played on the USA team in the first ever World Baseball Classic. In six at bats, he hit a double and scored a run. Larry Wayne Chipper Jones, Jr. ... The World Baseball Classic, sometimes abbreviated WBC, is an international baseball tournament, first held in March 2006. ...

Family

Francoeur comes from a family of teachers. His mother, Karen Francoeur, teaches math at Trickum Middle School in Lilburn, Georgia. Jeff's sister Heather teaches English and coaches the girls basketball team at St. Pius X Catholic School. His father David is retired and does educational consulting. Lilburn is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the United States. ...

Francoeur and his wife, Catie McCoy Francoeur, were married on November 3, 2007. is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Trivia

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• On the strap of his left hand batting glove, Francoeur has the words "Joshua 1:9" written, referencing the Bible verse. That verse reads: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Francoeur is a vocal and outspoken born-again Christian.[1]

• Francoeur was ejected for the first time in his career on July 16, 2006. Coincidentally, he was ejected for the second time on July 16, 2007.

• Francoeur lived with teammate Brian McCann in Lawrenceville, Georgia for their first two years in the majors.

• On 2007 SportSouth "Big Braves Summer" promos, Francoeur has revealed that his profession of choice (were he not a baseball player) would be coaching high school football.

• Francoeur has his own fan club at Turner Field called "Francoeur's Franks."^[1]

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Awards

• 2007 National League Rawlings Gold Glove Award

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References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or The Baseball Cube
• Jeff Francoeur's Official Web site