The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Ross Francis: OF/LHP, (2025) Versailles, OH. 5-foot-9, 172-pound. (67.4 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Had a short simple swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 83 mph; has sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.4 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2533; Avg 2368). Shows tight late action on his 2/8 curveball. (Max spin 2663; Avg 2513).
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Ross Francis: OF/LHP, (2025) Versailles, OH. 5-foot-9, 169-pound athletic build. (68.1 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short leg kick. Has a short loose swing plane, electric bat speed and balanced finish. Barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Advanced in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 85 mph; had athletic in control footwork, next level hands, and a quick clean exchange. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were athletic. Used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed lightning arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. In line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic recoil finish. (Max spin 2047; Avg 1992).
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Ross Francis: OF/LHP, (2025) Versailles, OH. 5-foot-9, 172-pound. (67.4 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Had a short simple swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 83 mph; has sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.4 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2533; Avg 2368). Shows tight late action on his 2/8 curveball. (Max spin 2663; Avg 2513).
Ross Francis: OF/LHP, (2025) Versailles, OH. 5-foot-9, 169-pound athletic build. (68.1 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short leg kick. Has a short loose swing plane, electric bat speed and balanced finish. Barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Advanced in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 85 mph; had athletic in control footwork, next level hands, and a quick clean exchange. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were athletic. Used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed lightning arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. In line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic recoil finish. (Max spin 2047; Avg 1992).