@Francis_Panko 
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
OF
Francis
Panko
Cary-Grove (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois 2025
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2025 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/21/23
12.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/10/24
22
Hard Hit %
6/21/23
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/23
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/23
338
Distance (max)
6/21/23
90
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
6.91
60-yd
6/21/23
3.86
30-yd
2/10/24
1.70
10-yd
2/10/24
20.2
Run speed (max)
6/21/23
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INF Velo
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OF Velo
76
C Velo
2/10/24
1.93 - 2.04
Pop Time
2/10/24
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 182-pounds. Athletic build, strength in the lower-half, trim look.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift with short stride. Downhill path, stays through the ball at times the other way, loose arms. 67.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 262’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph.
Defense: 1.93-2.04 pop times.
Run: 3.86 30-yard dash.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-10, 162-pounds. Strong frame, round shoulders with a strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Balanced swing, lets the ball travel, short path, line-drive approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Arm works with short action into a high 3/4 release point. Throws play with occasional carry/
Defense: 2.15-2.20 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the plate. Uses a low transfer near his waist. Stands up out of the crouch. Reliable blocker. Athletic behind the dish.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.