Nicholas Edward Franklin (born March 2, 1991) is an American former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder.

He attended Lake Brantley High School where he won numerous awards, including being named the player of the year by the Orlando Sentinel in 2009.

[4] During his time in high school, a professional baseball scout compared Franklin's skills to that of a "switch-hitting Michael Young".

His 2010 season with the LumberKings features prominently in the book Class A: Baseball in the Middle of Everywhere, by Lucas Mann.

Franklin hit his first major-league grand slam on July 21, 2013, in the second inning versus Houston Astros pitcher Jordan Lyles.

On July 31, 2014, Franklin was traded, along with left-hander Drew Smyly to the Tampa Bay Rays in a three team deal that sent David Price to the Detroit Tigers and Austin Jackson to the Seattle Mariners.

[19] After beginning the season on the injured list due to hamstring tightness, he played in 44 games for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, hitting .193/.289/.316 with three home runs and 12 RBI.

[21] On April 27, 2021, Frankin signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.

On August 28, 2021, Franklin was traded to the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Professional Baseball for the reversionary rights to RHP Nick Belzer and future considerations.

[22] On August 5, 2022, Franklin was traded to the Kane County Cougars of the American Association of Professional Baseball for 2 players to be named later and cash.

[24] Jim Street, reporter for MLB.com, calls Franklin a "versatile" player who can play the infield, the outfield, and even pitch.

[26] Seattle Mariners' general manager Jack Zduriencik and scouting director Tom McNamara were reportedly impressed by Franklin's dedication to the game of baseball.