Will Franklin brings versatility and strikeout flashes, but Northern Kentucky has leaned on him as a high-variance arm in 2026
In the 2026 season, Will Franklin has worked primarily as a relief right-hander for Northern Kentucky, logging 15.2 innings in 15 appearances with a 10.34 ERA and 13 strikeouts, so the raw stuff is there even if the consistency hasn’t fully followed yet[1][3]. He’s shown enough bat-missing ability to survive in leverage spots, and NKU’s own coverage highlighted him as part of a staff effort that steadied games in April[1][7]. If you want a pitcher with upside and flexibility rather than a polished stopper, he’s a name worth watching.
