Prep Baseball Report
Nathan Franks

CLASS OF 2027

C
1B

Nathan
Franks

Plainfield Central (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 214.1LBS
R/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Rhino17u
2027 National

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
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Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/02/25
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/01/26
12.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/02/25
40
Hard Hit %
3/01/26
Power
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
3/01/26
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/01/26
349
Distance (max)
3/01/26
67
Sweet Spot %
3/02/25
Run
7.32
60-yd
3/01/26
4.09
30-yd
3/01/26
1.80
10-yd
3/01/26
19.0
Run speed (max)
3/01/26
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
3/01/26
2.07 - 2.12
Pop Time
3/01/26
Pitching

Fastball

-
Velocity (max)
79 - 82
Velo Range
6/19/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Slider

72 - 73
Velo Range
6/19/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Positional Tools

2026
2025
60 Yard Dash
7.32
Pop Time
2.07 - 2.12
Catcher Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
13.6
60 Yard Dash
7.62
Pop Time
2.22 - 2.38
Catcher Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
11.7
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Position
7.32
60-yard
2.07 - 2.12
Pop Time
76
C Velo
100
Exit Velo
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Position
7.62
60-yard
2.22 - 2.38
Pop Time
73
C Velo
89
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
99.9
Exit Velocity Avg
86.1
Distance Max
349
Distance Avg
269
Launch Angle Avg
27.744
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
89.0
Exit Velocity Avg
80.7
Distance Max
326
Distance Avg
231
Launch Angle Avg
23.2934
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
269
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.6
Bat Speed Max
76.8
Bat Speed Avg
73.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
20.9
Bat Speed Max
73.4
Bat Speed Avg
70.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2025
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.5
PBT Illinois Open
Jun 19, 2025
Pitching
79 - 82
FB
72 - 73
SL

Game Performance

2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.79
30 Yard Dash
4.09
60 Yard Dash
7.32
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.86
30 Yard Dash
4.29
60 Yard Dash
7.62
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Vald
1.80
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.32
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
19.4
Jump Height (max)
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Vald
1.86
10-yd
4.29
30-yd
7.62
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
17.2
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
2025
Edge Score
71.45
Edge Score
76.2
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Visual Skills
71.45
Edge Score
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Visual Skills
76.20
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/02/25

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 207 pounds. Sturdy, well-proportioned frame with some present strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Aggressive swing, looks to do damage, pull-side, lifted approach. 70.7 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.).
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Compact, high ¾ slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.38 pop time range; One-knee receiver, works to present the pitch. Steady transfers, feet work inline.
Athletic Testing: 7.62 runner in the 60-yard dash; 17.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.2 Edge Score.

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Physical

2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
214.1
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
207.0
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)