Park Tudor's Desmond Francis wins Marion County Baseball Player of the Year

Park Tudor shortstop/pitcher Desmond Francis has always displayed high-level athleticism, skill and leadership on the baseball diamond during his four seasons with the Panthers.

As a senior, the Notre Dame commit started to tap into his power, notching career highs in home runs and RBIs, helping him earn Marion County Player of the Year honors as voted on by the Marion County coaches.

Francis batted .466 with 32 RBIs, nine doubles, six home runs, 38 runs scored and 16 stolen bases. On the mound, Francis had a 2.18 ERA and 42 strikeouts over 35⅓ innings.

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Here’s the rest of the All-Marion County baseball team.

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Drew Dalton, Decatur Central, Infield

Derek Maltez, Warren Central, Infield

Carson Maskel, Lawrence North, Utility

Rykin Matthias, North Central, Outfield

Jackson McDaniel, Perry Meridian, Pitcher

Brayden Smith, Decatur Central, Pitcher

Noah Bergstrom, Brebeuf Jesuit, Infield

Paul Carnes, Lawrence Central, Pitcher

Oliver Glanzman, Lawrence North, Infield

Jameson Hittle, North Central, Catcher

Christian Kropa, North Central, Two-way

Nate Risley, Perry Meridian, Outfield

Owen Stone, Lawrence North, Outfield

Beech Grove: Guerin Boshears, David Lepper, Bishop Moore, Isaac Richardson; Brebeuf: Isaac Richardson, Isaiah Frank; Decatur Central: Levi Seib; Franklin Central: Andrew Jimenez, Brayden Mahoney; Lawrence Central: Evan Connors; Lawrence North: Carter Nahre; Park Tudor: Cooper Girton; Perry Meridian: D.J. Clymore; Pike: Lincoln Sigmund, Rory Weaver; Roncalli: Dane Burton; Southport: Myles Caudill, Dylan Pearcy; Warren Central: Anthony Dennison

Beech Grove: Aiden Brown; Ben Davis: Tyler Morris; Franklin Central: Lane Armstrong; Lawrence North: Jaxden Wims; Lutheran: Caleb Courtot, Zander Scearce; Perry Meridian: Drew Justice; Speedway: Colton Potter.

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