The St. Louis Cardinals' 2025 draft class was filled with exciting young talent that fans can dream on, and Tanner Franklin is near the top of that list.
The Cardinals' second-round pick this year, Franklin was an eletric reliever for the University of Tennessee, and the Cardinals planned on seeing how he could fair as a starter to begin his professional career. They believe that he can be built up to a starter's workload, and if he works on his secondaries, he's got the stuff to be a dynamic arm long-term.
Franklin made his professional debut for Low-A Palm Beach on Saturday, and he looked as good as advertised in his first look as a Cardinals' prospect.