Tue, May 12, 2009 - [Baseball]
HENDERSON, Tenn. - The Freed-Hardeman University baseball team added a local product to its pitching staff for the 2010 season with the signing of Gage Franklin of Savannah, Tenn.

Franklin, a left-handed pitcher, prepped at Hardin County HS where he has been a multi-time all-district and all-region performer for Coach Ryan Miller.  At the time of his signing, he was 7-0 with a 2.73 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 46 innings pitched.

Franklin's brother, Tyler, is a former FHU pitcher and is now a graduate assistant with the program.

"Gage is a solid left-hander who will help us right away," said FHU head coach Patrick McCarthy.  "He comes from a great family and is one of the hardest-working kids we have recruited."

He is the son of Richard and Susan Franklin of Savannah.