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.

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

Marion County Player of the YearDesmond Francis, Park Tudor

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Coach of the YearSean Winkelseth, Decatur Central

First Team Gio Ardizone, Roncalli, Infield

>Collin Ash, Roncalli, Two-way

>Luke Baker, Roncalli, Outfield

>Drew Dalton, Decatur Central, Infield

>Oliver Eve, Park Tudor, Infield

>Derek Maltez, Warren Central, Infield

>Carson Maskel, Lawrence North, Utility

>Riley Matlock, Southport, Catcher

>Rykin Matthias, North Central, Outfield

>Jackson McDaniel, Perry Meridian, Pitcher

>Hudson Mills, Lutheran, Outfield

>Brayden Smith, Decatur Central, Pitcher

Second Team Noah Bergstrom, Brebeuf Jesuit, Infield

>Paul Carnes, Lawrence Central, Pitcher

>Oliver Glanzman, Lawrence North, Infield

>Tristan Dudas, Southport, Infield

>T.J. Duncan, Southport, Utility

>Jameson Hittle, North Central, Catcher

>Christian Kropa, North Central, Two-way

>Robert Ludlow, Southport, Outfield

>Gage Meaney, Lutheran, Infield

>Nate Risley, Perry Meridian, Outfield

>Owen Stone, Lawrence North, Outfield

>Jasper Weaver, Lawrence North

Honorable Mention 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

Coaches' Nominees 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.

>This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: IHSAA Baseball: Desmond Francis wins Marion County Player of the Year