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9 Derek Francis

  • Position Catcher
  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 190
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown New Port Richey, FL
  • Prev School Guilford Tech

Biography

STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA
  • Attended in 2020
  • Red-shirt freshman
SOUTHWEST VA CC
  • Attended in 2021
GUILFORD TECH CC
  • Attended in 2022
HIGH SCHOOL
  • Attended River Ridge High School where he graduated in 2020
PERSONAL
  • Born on August 29th, 2002 to Tom and Julia
  • Majoring in Media Communications

What are your goals for the upcoming season? 
"To make the conference tournament and compete for a championship."

Why did you choose SWU? 
"It was my best opportunity and the competition is the best of the best."

What is your favorite thing about SWU? 
"Getting the chance to compete every day with a great group of brothers."

Why is your sport important to you? 
"Baseball is important to me because I can rely on it if I need an escape and I enjoy it."

Who is your greatest influence in life? Why? 
"My parents. I wouldn't be here without their constant love and support."

Where do you want to be in 5 years? 
"Working in sports."

Do you have a nickname? What is it? 
"D Rock."

How did you get your nickname? 
"One of my high school coaches."

Who is your favorite athlete? 
"Joey Wendle."

What is your favorite food? 
"Medium rare ribeye steak."

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