Giovanni Francese
Hall of Fame Class of 2026
2026 World Series
In 2026, Giovanni Francese competed for Chicago Comets, recording 28 at-bats, 7 runs and a .250 batting average, along with 7 putouts. 2026 honor: Middle Defensive All-Tournament, 2.
Giovanni Francese
Active: 2004 to 2026
Since starting their journey in 2004, Giovanni Francese has been a dedicated competitor in the NBBA representing Chicago Comets (2004-2026).
World Series Career Highlights
- 137 World Series Games Played
- 539 At Bats
- 252 Runs Scored
- .468 Career Batting Average
Signature Performances
- 2008: Offensive All-Tournament
- 2010: Offensive All-Tournament
Defensive Impact
On the defensive side of the ball, Giovanni Francese has recorded 115 career putouts, with an average of 0.84 putouts per game.
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Batting & Fielding Statistics
Games
144
Defensive Games
144
At Bats
567
Runs
259
Batting Avg
.457
Putouts
122
Putouts/Defensive Game
0.85
Batting/Fielding Key: G = Games | Def G = Defensive Games | AB = At Bats | R = Runs | HR = Home Runs | K = Strikeouts | PO = Putouts | DP = Double Plays | TP = Triple Plays | Short/Middle/Deep = Putout zones | Bat Avg = Runs / AB | PO/Def G = Putouts per Defensive Game
| Year | Team | Pos | G | Def G | AB | R | HR | K | PO | DP | TP | Short | Middle | Deep | Bat Avg | PO/Def G | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chicago Comets | Player | 7 | 7 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | - | 0 | 7 | 0 | .250 | 1.00 | Ray Marshall Defense All Tournament Team |
| 2025 | Chicago Comets | player | 8 | 8 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | 0.25 | - |
| 2024 | Chicago Comets | player | 8 | 8 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | - | 0 | 5 | 0 | .200 | 0.63 | - |
| 2022 | Chicago Comets | player | 7 | 7 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .407 | 0.00 | - |
| 2021 | Chicago Comets | player | 6 | 6 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .476 | 0.00 | - |
| 2018 | Chicago Comets | player | 7 | 7 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .522 | 0.29 | - |
| 2017 | Chicago Comets | player | 4 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .313 | 0.00 | - |
| 2016 | Chicago Comets | player | 8 | 8 | 31 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .355 | 0.00 | - |
| 2015 | Chicago Comets | player | 8 | 8 | 39 | 26 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .667 | 0.00 | - |
| 2014 | Chicago Comets | player | 7 | 7 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .348 | 1.71 | - |
| 2013 | Chicago Comets | player | 8 | 8 | 32 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .313 | 0.63 | - |
| 2012 | Chicago Comets | player | 8 | 8 | 40 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .500 | 1.88 | - |
| 2011 | Chicago Comets | player | 8 | 8 | 36 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .444 | 2.75 | - |
| 2010 | Chicago Comets | player | 7 | 7 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .618 | 1.14 | Offense All Tournament Team |
| 2009 | Chicago Comets | player | 7 | 7 | 35 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .400 | 2.43 | - |
| 2008 | Chicago Comets | player | 7 | 7 | 29 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .724 | 1.43 | Offense All Tournament Team Offensive MVP |
| 2007 | Chicago Comets | player | 7 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .542 | 1.57 | - |
| 2006 | Chicago Comets | player | 9 | 9 | 37 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .649 | 0.22 | - |
| 2005 | Chicago Comets | player | 7 | 7 | 24 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .458 | 0.43 | - |
| 2004 | Chicago Comets | player | 6 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | .364 | 0.17 | - |
| CAREER | 144 | 144 | 567 | 259 | 0 | 75 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | .457 | 0.85 |