Franklin Scott Charles (born February 23, 1969) is a former

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. He played part of one season in

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for the Houston Astros in 2000.

Amateur career

A native of Fontana, California, Charles attended

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and

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. In 1989 and 1990, he played collegiate summer baseball with the

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of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was selected by the

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in the 17th round of the 1991 amateur entry draft.

Professional career

In March 1994 he was purchased by the Rangers from the St. Paul Saints of the Northern League. In March 1998 he was signed as free agent by the Giants, and in December 1998 by the Padres. In January 1999 he was signed as free agent by the Astros. In 2000, he played four games for the Houston Astros, batting .429 in seven at bats. Over 14 minor league seasons, Charles batted .273.

Personal

Charles is Jewish.

References

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1969 births Living people Baseball players from California Brewster Whitecaps players Cal State Fullerton Titans baseball players California State University, Fullerton alumni Charlotte Rangers players Clinton Giants players Everett Giants players Fresno Grizzlies players Houston Astros players Jewish American baseball players Jewish Major League Baseball players Las Vegas Stars (baseball) players Major League Baseball catchers New Orleans Zephyrs players North Shore Spirit players Oklahoma City 89ers players Pawtucket Red Sox players People from Fontana, California Rochester Red Wings players San Jose Giants players Shreveport Captains players St. Paul Saints players Tiburones de La Guaira players American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Tulsa Drillers players 21st-century American Jews Montclair College Preparatory School alumni {{US-baseball-catcher-1960s-stub