Prep Baseball Report

2015 Team Preview: Franklin



By Dylan Hefflinger and PBR Staff
Ohio Editor in Chief/NW Scout

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2015 Team Preview: Franklin

School Name: Franklin High School
Coaches Name: Matt Current
2014 Record: 12-12
Conference: SWBL
Conference Record/Finish: 7-5
Division Level: II

Number of Returning Starters/Pitchers: 6/2

Strengths of Team:

  • Defense
  • Speed

Weaknesses of Team:

  • Pitching depth

Top Prospects in Class of 2015:

  • Brandon Sandlin, P, Senior, R-R
  • Matt Thompson, CF, Senior, R-R
  • Drew Johnson
  • Jake Riddell
  • Alex Frame

Top Prospects in Class of 2016:

  • Colin Dean
  • Braxton Lawwill
  • Cody Miller

Top Prospects in Class of 2017:

  • CJ Trevino
  • Konnor Black
  • Logan Bray

Top Prospects in Class of 2018:

  • Payton Standifer
  • Ryan Knipper
  • Ben Eyink

Notable College/MLB Alumni:

  • Travis Lakins - Ohio State University

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