@Francis_Panko 
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
OF
Francis
Panko
Cary-Grove (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois 2025
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/21/23
12.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/10/24
22
Hard Hit %
6/21/23
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/23
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/23
338
Distance (max)
6/21/23
90
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
6.91
60-yd
6/21/23
3.86
30-yd
2/10/24
1.70
10-yd
2/10/24
20.2
Run speed (max)
6/21/23
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
2/10/24
1.93 - 2.04
Pop Time
2/10/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.91
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.5
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.1491
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
338
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
217
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.1597
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Citius Illinois Baseball Scout Day
Jun 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Citius Illinois Baseball Scout Day
Jun 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
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
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.86
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.88
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.91
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.72
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.12
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
1.72
RSI (max)
1.72
RSI (avg)
1,626
Jump Power (max)
30.9
Jump Height (max)
30.8
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
74.59
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
80.05
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 3A/4A State Semifinals: Recap - Jun 14, 2025
- 3A State Finals: Preview - Jun 12, 2025
- Prep Baseball Illinois Preseason ID: All-Time Leaderboard - Jan 21, 2025
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Pop Times - Nov 26, 2024
- Recruiting Roundup: Week of 11/8 - Nov 8, 2024
- McHenry Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - Apr 12, 2024
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - May 1, 2023
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 182-pounds. Athletic build, strength in the lower-half, trim look.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift with short stride. Downhill path, stays through the ball at times the other way, loose arms. 67.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph.
Defense: 1.93-2.04 pop times.
Run: 3.86 30-yard dash.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 162-pounds. Strong frame, round shoulders with a strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Balanced swing, lets the ball travel, short path, line-drive approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Arm works with short action into a high 3/4 release point. Throws play with occasional carry/
Defense: 2.15-2.20 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the plate. Uses a low transfer near his waist. Stands up out of the crouch. Reliable blocker. Athletic behind the dish.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.