Declan Francis gives WKU a power righty with starter-size frame and late-bullpen punch
In the 2026 season, Declan Francis is a 6-2, 240-pound junior right-hander for Western Kentucky who has worked out of the bullpen and can miss bats in short bursts, including a three-strikeout inning against Cincinnati and a season line of 5 appearances, 5.1 innings, 5 strikeouts, and 0 walks. He was previously noted at Lane CC for a fastball that reached 92 mph and a heavy, power-pitcher build, which makes him intriguing for teams that value strike-throwing, velocity, and toughness. The catch: he’s been used sparingly, so the fit is more “impact reliever” than finished product.
