Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

OF
SS

Desmond
Francis

Park Tudor (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls Black
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
78.1
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
14.1
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/24
60
Hard Hit %
7/24/24
Power
99.8
Exit Velocity (max)
3/03/24
92.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
371
Distance (max)
7/24/24
90
Sweet Spot %
7/24/24
Run
6.4
60
3/03/24
3.63
30-yd
7/24/24
1.61
10-yd
7/24/24
21.7
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
Defense
85
INF Velo
3/03/24
86
OF Velo
7/24/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
6.40
Infield Velocity
85.0
Outfield Velocity
86.0
Power / Speed Score
15.6
Infield Velocity
78.0
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Position
86
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Position
6.40
60-yard
85
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Position
78
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Position
74
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
99.8
Exit Velocity Avg
91.1
Distance Max
371
Distance Avg
215
Launch Angle Avg
15.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
76.0
Distance Max
285
Distance Avg
193
Launch Angle Avg
24.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.9
Exit Velocity (max)
92.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
273
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
99.8
Exit Velocity (max)
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
20.2
Bat Speed Max
78.1
Bat Speed Avg
74.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
75.2
Bat Speed Avg
72.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
78.1
Bat Speed (max)
75.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
72.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.61
30 Yard Dash
3.63
60 Yard Dash
6.46
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
60 Yard Dash
6.83
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.61
10-yd
3.63
30-yd
6.46
60-yd
21.7
Run speed (max)
2.36
RSi (max)
36.9
Jump Height (max)
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Swift
1.68
10-yd
6.61
60-yd
20.7
Run speed (max)
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
6.83
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
1.74
RSi (max)
1.74
RSi (avg)
31.5
Jump Height (max)
31.5
Jump Height (avg)

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Pitch Ai

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Comments

3/03/24
Francis has really elevated his game and finds himself amongst the top uncommitted bats in the class. An ultra-athletic, twitchy, 5-foot-9, 160 pound MIF/CF - Francis has added strength over the offseason translating to more impact at the dish, posting one of the top exit velocities of the event (99.8 mph), while averaging over 90 mph throughout his batting practice round. Francis uses a hover-type stride, paired with a compact hand load, before turning the barrel on an upward plane. The run tool has never been in question, but Francis turned in one of the top 60 times in the class with his 6.40 60. His feet are extremely impactful, and he is a glider-type runner underway. Francis is a middle of the diamond defender that can play in the middle of the infield and in centerfield, and his arm strength (85 INF) is an above average tool, as well.
6/12/23

The Park Tudor product made his presence known from the jump at the Underclass Games, running a 6.61 60 during the workout portion, taking over as the best runner to date in Indiana’s 2026 class. The 5-foot-9, 160 pounder showed bat-to-ball skills in-game with 3 hits on the day due to a short swing with quick hands. Francis’ foot-speed will allow him to stick in the middle of the diamond, whether that is as a quick-footed MIF, or a rangy CF.

2/20/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic
Hits: RHH. Tall, open stance. Creates separation with well-timed, small load and short stride. Short, handsy path - line drive approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 MPH. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short, quick - 3/4 slot
Defense: In control footwork, soft hands with quick exchange, shows body control.

2/20/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic
Hits: RHH. Tall, open stance. Creates separation with well-timed, small load and short stride. Short, handsy path - line drive approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 MPH. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short, quick - 3/4 slot
Defense: In control footwork, soft hands with quick exchange, shows body control.

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
FG Workout WI/IL/IN
Jul 23, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)