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Scouting Grades* (present/future): Hit: 3/5 | Power: 4/5 | Run: 2/3 | Arm: 5/6 | Field: 4/5Franco is one of the youngest players in this year's class and won't be able to sign until he turns 16 in August, but that has not stopped scouts from raving about his potential.A physically mature third baseman with soft hands and an accurate plus-arm, Franco is a solid defender with good footwork around the bag. Offensively, Franco shows good bat speed and the ability to hit to all fields. He has displayed large power during batting practice, and it sometimes shows up in games.There is some concern about his ability to recognize pitches and that has swing can get long at times, but some scouts believe Franco is a sleeper and has the potential to be the top player out of this year's crop of prospects. Scouts also like his baseball IQ, his makeup and the notion that he's only going to get better as he grows older.