Cuyler Franzke
Cuyler Franzke

Player Profile
Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Appleton, Wis.

High School:
Fox Valley Lutheran

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 185

Position:
RHP

Bats/Throws:
Right/Right

2008: Posted third-best ERA on the team in 15 games, making six starts ... went 3-2 in 46.2 innings of work, striking out 20 ... first appearance as a Panther came in season opener versus Jacksonville Feb. 22, striking out one in 1.2 innings ... did not give up a run in five-straight appearances March 2 to April 4 ... after working out of the bullpen his first six games, won his first three starts against Chicago State April 9, Bradley April 15 and Iowa April 22 ... gave up just on earned run in 5.0 innings versus Bradley ... threw seven strong innings against the Hawkeyes, striking out three ... set season-highs with four K's and 8.0 innings pitched against UIC May 9 ... threw the most innings of any UWM freshman since 2004.

High School: Earned First and Second Team All-Eastern Valley Conference honors during his four seasons on the diamond ... earned first team honors as a utility player in 2006 ... lettered twice while playing third base, outfield and pitching ... also played football and basketball as a prep athlete ... honor roll member all four years.

Personal: Son of Richard and Pamela Franzke ... majoring in business at UWM ... given name is Cuyler Jon Franzke ... career goals are to play professional baseball and own his own restaurant ... lists video games and sports as his hobbies ... considers winning conference, regional and sectional titles and going to state in baseball as his most memorable sports experience ... born December 11, 1988.



Pitching Statistics
Cuyler Franzke
Season ERA W-L Sv IP H ER App GS CG SO BB
2008 5.21 3-2 0 46.2 66 27 15 6 0 20 21
Totals 5.21 3-2 0 46.2 66 27 15 6 0 20 21