Franklin Morales is a former Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams during his career. He began his career in the Colorado Rockies organization, where he made his MLB debut in 2007. Morales was primarily used as a relief pitcher during his time with the Rockies, but he also made some starts.
In 2011, Morales was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he continued to pitch out of the bullpen. He was a key member of the Red Sox bullpen during their 2013 World Series championship run, appearing in 20 games during the postseason and allowing just one earned run in 13.2 innings pitched.
After the 2013 season, Morales signed with the Colorado Rockies as a free agent. He spent the next two seasons with the Rockies, primarily as a relief pitcher. In 2016, Morales signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, but he struggled with injuries and was limited to just 16 appearances.
Overall, Morales had a solid career as a relief pitcher in MLB. He appeared in 308 games, posting a 23-30 record with a 4.52 ERA and 417 strikeouts in 427 innings pitched. While he was never a dominant pitcher, Morales was a reliable arm out of the bullpen who could be counted on to get outs in key situations.
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