@DesmondFrancis_ 
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
CLASS OF 2026
OF
SS
Desmond
Francis
Park Tudor (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls Black
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls Black
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.1
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
17.2
Rot. Acc (max)
3/01/25
60
Hard Hit %
7/24/24
101.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/01/25
92.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
371
Distance (max)
7/24/24
90
Sweet Spot %
7/24/24
6.40
60-yd
3/03/24
3.64
30-yd
3/01/25
1.84
10-yd
3/01/25
22.7
Run speed (max)
3/01/25
85
INF Velo
3/03/24
88
OF Velo
3/01/25
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.40
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
15.6
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
351
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.6219
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).
99.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
371
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.0042
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).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
285
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.4005
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
101.7
Exit Velocity (max)
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
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
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.0
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.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.0
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.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.0
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.61
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.63
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.46
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.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.83
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.
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)
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)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.64
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.48
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
66.16
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State: 2026 Stock Report - Mar 11, 2025
- Max Clark Holiday Slugfest : Scout Notes - Dec 23, 2024
- Grand Park Fall Championships : Uncommitted '26s (IN) - Sep 19, 2024
- Indiana Rankings Update : Class of 2026 - Sep 4, 2024
- Future Games Recap : Team Indiana Takeaways - Jul 31, 2024
- Indiana Scout Blog : Week #4 - Apr 24, 2024
- Preseason All-State Underclass - '26 Position Player Notebook - Mar 12, 2024
- Indiana HS Preview : Uncommitted Impact Sophomores - Jan 18, 2024
- Top Uncommitted Tools - Class of 2026 - Dec 11, 2023
- Class of 2026 - Rankings Update - Dec 6, 2023
- Top Tools - Diving into Position Players in the 2026 Class - Aug 21, 2023
- Underclass Games Recap - Jun 29, 2023
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Physical
2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.