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If Ryan was the right-handed platoon guy, and Franklin the Lefty, that would make Franklin the 2012 starting shortstop, as most pitchers are righties. Could such a thing be? The idea certainly sounds great. Look at this nifty stat:
.302/.373/485 .858.
This is Franklin's PCL platoon split as a lefty against right handed pitching. (minorleaguecentral.com). He put up these numbers while learning the league, and all at the ripe old age of 21. Even if they don't think he's shortstop material, there has to be some place that this guy can play. His bat requires it.