21.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/06/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
LHP
Ross
Francis
Versailles (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 172LBS
R/L • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Dayton Classics
5' 9" • 172LBS
R/L • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Dayton Classics
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/06/23
23.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/06/23
-
Hard Hit %
93
Exit Velocity (max)
6/06/23
85
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/06/23
317
Distance (max)
2/15/23
80
Sweet Spot %
6/06/23
7.4
60
6/06/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
2/15/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
6/06/23
77.3 - 81.8
Velo Range
6/06/23
2369
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
Changeup
74.9 - 76.7
Velo Range
2/15/23
1628
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/23
Curveball
67.8 - 70.4
Velo Range
6/06/23
2529
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/23
Slider
69.1 - 70.2
Velo Range
2/15/23
2455
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
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.
12.6
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
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.
18.1
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.
2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Dayton Classics 2.15.23
Feb 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.7
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.
2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Dayton Classics 2.15.23
Feb 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2306
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
29.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2518
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1628
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2455
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 81.8
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,534
Spin Rate (max)
2,369
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.0
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 70.4
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,664
Spin Rate (max)
2,513
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Dayton Classics 2.15.23
Feb 15, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 81.0
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,047
Spin Rate (max)
1,992
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.4
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 69.4
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,589
Spin Rate (max)
2,529
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
70.2
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.2
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,493
Spin Rate (max)
2,455
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.7
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.7
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,669
Spin Rate (max)
1,628
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials - Quick Hits - Jun 9, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 8, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 8, 2023
- Results From 2023 Southern Ohio TPG Trials - Jun 7, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Dayton Classics - Quick Hits - Feb 24, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Dayton Classics - Feb 16, 2023
- 2023 Dayton Classics Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 16, 2023
- 2023 Dayton Classics Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 16, 2023
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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).