Wander Franco was born on March 1, 2001. Nicknamed "El Patron," he is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball (MLB). Franco was ranked as one of the top international prospects in 2017. He soon signed with the Tampa Bay Rays on July 2, 2017. He made his professional debut in 2018 with the Princeton Rays and was named the Appalachian League Player of the Year at the age of 17 after hitting .374/ .445/ .636 with 11 home runs and 57 RBIs in 245 plate appearances for the Princeton Rays. The Rays promoted him to the major leagues on June 20, 2021. He made his debut the next day. In the fifth inning, Franco recorded his first career hit, home run, and RBI on a three-run shot off Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodrguez. On November 23 2021, he signed a deal worth $182 million with the Rays. It was the largest contract for any player with less than one year of major league service.
He was named to his first All-Star game the following year.
Wander Franco's Wife
Rachelly Paulino is the wife of Wander Franco.
He's married to Rachelly Paulino, his childhood sweetheart from the Dominican Republic, who is 21 years old. According to the report, the couple married after the 2021 season and have two sons together.
Rachelly Paulino's Age
Rachelly Paulino is 21 years old. She was born on September 10, 2001.
Rachelly Paulino’s Net Worth
Nothing is known about Rachelly Paulino’s net worth.
Rachelly Paulino Height and Age
Rachelly Paulino is 21 years old currently. Her height is 5.7 feet.
Rachelly Paulino Profession
Wander Franco is Rachelly Paulino's husband. Paulino does not work and instead supports her husband's baseball career. She often joins him at his games and functions. She also likes to travel, shop, and spend time with her family and friends.
Rachelly Paulino Parents
Rachelly Paulino has not revealed anything about her parents.
Rachelly Paulino Social Media
Rachelly Paulino is quite inactive on social media, she has an Instagram account named @rachellypaulino.
Instagram Account of Rachelly Paulino: https://www.instagram.com/rachellypaulino/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D
Wander Franco and Rachelly Paulino Marriage Period
Paulino was born on September 10, 2001, and according to a Daily Mail report, the couple married after the 2021 season, which means Franco's wife was 20 at the time of their marriage. Franco and Paulino are said to have grown up in Bani, Dominican Republic, and have been dating since 2016. They first met in high school. They maintain a very low profile about their marriage, nothing more is known about their marriage or how they got married.
How many children do Wander Franco and Rachelly Paulino have?
The couple has two sons, one was born in 2018, and another in 2022. The oldest son is named Wander Samuel Franco Jr., while they have not revealed the name of their youngest kid. It is worth noting that Franco has a tattoo of his eldest son on his left arm.
FAQs
A. Wander Franco’s wife’s name is Rachelly Paulino.
A. Wander Franco married his wife in 2021.
A. Wander Franco plays for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball.
A. Wander and Paulino have two sons, one was born in 2018, and another in 2022. The older one is named Wander Franco Jr. They have not revealed the name of their youngest son.
A. Wander Franco’s wife, Rachelly Paulino is 21 years old (as of October 2023).
