Rashad Franklin Jr: SS/2B, (2024) Chipewa Valley, MI. 5-foot-7, 140-pound. Confident during batting practice, Franklin jr had a max exit velocity of 79 mph. (56.9 mph bat speed average). (15.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a wrapping load, then uses a short stride. Had flashed bat speed, an inside-out upward swing plane and a back foot finish. He created some loud contact and found a few barrels. Line drive approach. Smooth in the infield, displayed a velocity of 68 mph; had consistent footwork, a quick clean exchange, and soft hands. Shows out front glove work. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.29. 

Rashad Franklin Jr: SS/2B, (2024) Chipewa Valley, MI. 5-foot-7, 140-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. (57.4 mph bat speed average). (16.5 mph hand speed average). Bat speed is average, exhibits a simple short swing plane and good extension on his finish. Gap to gap opposite field approach. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 69 mph; has a packing quick exchange, athletic smooth feet, and next level hands. Laterally, his movements were athletic. Recorded a time of 7.4 in the 60-yard dash.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Player Spotlight 

Rashad Franklin Jr: SS/2B, (2024) Chipewa Valley, MI. 5-foot-7, 140-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 77 mph. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 69 mph. 

Scout Evaluation 

Rashad Franklin Jr, Chipewa Valley, 2024, MI

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-7, 140-pound.

Power: 77 mph exit velocity, average 70.7 mph.

Arm: 69 mph infield velocity.