ESPN.com · Jun 21, 2021
Passan: How Wander Franco became MLB's next can't-miss kid
Editor's note: This story originally ran on June 11, 2019. Wander Franco has been told he has been called up to the majors by the Tampa Bay Rays on June, 20, 2021 and will join the team Tuesday.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Wander Franco, who at 18 years old is already the best prospect in baseball, strode into a suite at Bowling Green Ballpark. Franco smiled, which he does often, and the sunlight beaming into the room reflected off his braces. He sat on a stool in the back-left corner. Following him were his friends and roommates, Tony Pena, Osmy Gregorio and Joel Peguero. Even though Franco is at least three years younger than them, they all call him "El Patrón" -- The Boss.