Desmond Francis honored as Marion County Baseball Player of the Year
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Desmond Francis of Park Tudor has received the Marion County Baseball Player of the Year award. The Notre Dame commit excelled as a shortstop and pitcher, putting up impressive stats including a.466 batting average, six home runs, and a 2.18 ERA with 42 strikeouts over 35⅓ innings. His performance helped Park Tudor during his senior season, leading to recognition from Marion County coaches. The announcement includes the full All-Marion County baseball team, featuring other standout players from the region.
- •Desmond Francis batted.466 with 32 RBIs and six home runs.
- •He had a 2.18 ERA and 42 strikeouts as a pitcher.
- •Sean Winkelseth of Decatur Central named Coach of the Year.
- •The All-Marion County baseball team includes first and second team selections.
- •Awards were determined by votes from Marion County coaches.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Park Tudor's Desmond Francis wins Marion County Baseball Player of the Year
"Park Tudor two-way star, Notre Dame commit Desmond Francis wins Marion County Baseball Player of the Year.
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