Jeff Francis
- January 4, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Jeff Francis |
Occupation | Baseball Player |
Date Of Birth | Jan 8, 1981(1981-01-08) |
Age | 43 |
Birthplace | Canada |
Country | Canada |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Jeff Francis Biography
Name | Jeff Francis |
Birthday | Jan 8 |
Birth Year | 1981 |
Place Of Birth | Canada |
Birth Country | Canada |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Spouse | Allison Padfield |
Jeff Francis is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 8, 1981 in Canada, Canada. Tall, soft-tossing left-handed starting pitcher known for a solid changeup and curveball; he debuted for the Colorado Rockies in 2004.
First baseman Todd Helton was his teammate on the Rockies.
Francis attended Burnsview Junior Secondary School and North Delta Senior Secondary School in North Delta, British Columbia. After playing for the North Delta Blue Jays of the B.C. Premier Baseball League, the highest calibre junior league in British Columbia, Francis went on to pursue a major in physics at the University of British Columbia while playing for the UBC Thunderbirds. He was selected in the 1st round (9th pick overall) by the Colorado Rockies in the 2002 Major League Baseball draft. Along with Adam Loewen, who was selected at fourth overall in the same draft, the two received much publicity as they were drafted higher than any other Canadian baseball players up to that time. Francis was signed by Greg Hopkins.
Francis made his major league debut on August 25, 2004, against the Atlanta Braves, losing the 8–1 decision. He pitched five innings, allowing six runs (on three home runs), walking one, while striking out eight hitters. He earned his first career victory on September 5, 2004, against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, tossing 5⁄3 scoreless innings in a 5–2 victory for the Rockies. Francis finished the year with a 3–2 record, with a 5.16 ERA.
He married Allison Padfield December 31, 2005.
Jeff Francis Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Jeff Francis is one of the richest Baseball Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeff Francis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was educated at Burnsview Junior Secondary School.
He pitched for the Kansas City Royals in 2011.
Jeffrey William Francis (born January 8, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 feet 4 inches |
Jeff Francis height 6 feet 4 inches Jeff weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Jeff Francis Dating?
According to our records, Jeff Francis married to Allison Padfield. As of December 1, 2023, Jeff Francis’s is not dating anyone.
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On September 23, 2006, Francis notched his 30th career win against the Atlanta Braves. In the process, he passed Brian Bohanon to become the left-handed pitcher with the most wins in Rockies history.
Facts & Trivia
Jeff Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Jeff Francis celebrates birthday on January 8 of every year.
Like many of his Rockies teammates, Francis struggled to replicate his 2007 success during the 2008 season. He finished the year with a 4–10 record and a 5.01 ERA in 21 starts, although he reported pitching through shoulder soreness for much of the season.