Darin Francis

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Hometown: Springfield, Mo. High School: Parkview HS Height / Weight: 5-10 / 200

Position: Catcher B/T: R/R

Background: A 5-10, 200-pound four-year starting catcher at Parkview High in Springfield, Francis is perhaps better known as being Springfield's all-time touchdown leader with 52 scores as a running back...On the diamond, Francis was a three-time Springfield News-Leader All-Ozarks pick for the Vikings, as well as a team captain in each his last two prep seasons...Batted .308 and clubbed four homers in 26 games as a senior.

Personal: Darin John Francis is the son of Brian and Diana Francis...Born September 17, 1992, in Springfield, Mo...Plans to major in business.