Uncommitted Senior Spotlight: RHP/OF Cole Honick
September 27, 2023
As we wrap up the summer of 2023, we now continue our coverage of the talent we've seen so far this year in Colorado with 'Uncommitted Spotlights' of the top prospects still on the board in the senior class. While there's already over 30 prospects in the class committed to programs already, there remains a slew of high-end talent still available.
These spotlights help paint a picture of the prospect with the help of our TrackMan, Blast Motion, Swift Performance and Vizual Edge systems, that provides objective data that teams use to identify and break down players they believe will fit into their system.
Today, we continue our Top Uncommitted Senior Spotlights with a look at 2024 RHP/OF Cole Honick of Rocky Mountain HS. Honick comes with exceptional spin rates already near 3,000 RPMs on his off-speed, along with a fastball in the mid 80s. The athletic and strong frame on Honick projects for a higher ceiling to go with his elite off-speed.
COLORADO UNCOMMITTED SPOTLIGHT: 2024 RHP/OF Cole honick
Cole Honick
Class of 2024 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 45 / POS: 20
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Rocky MountainState: CO
- Summer Team: Rocky Mountain Lobos
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Height: 5-11Weight: 166.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
86
Max FB
(08/08/23)
84 - 86
FB
(08/08/23)
70 - 72
CB
(02/05/23)
78 - 79
CH
(02/05/23)
Position
7.18
60-yard
(08/08/23)
92
OF Velo
(08/08/23)
92
Exit Velo
(11/13/22)
Power Speed Score
(08/08/23)
Trackman - Fastball
86.3
Velocity (max)
(08/08/23)
83.6 - 85.9
Velo Range
(08/08/23)
86.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
2308
Spin Rate (max)
(11/13/22)
2233
Spin Rate (avg)
(11/13/22)
IVB (max)
(11/13/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/05/23)
HM (max)
(11/13/22)
HM (avg)
(11/13/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/05/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/05/23)
Spin Score (max)
(11/13/22)
Zone %
(02/05/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(08/08/23)
Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.3
Velo Range
83.6 - 85.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.6
Spin Rate (max)
2178
Spin Rate (avg)
2031
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.1
Velo Range
84.6 - 85.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
86.1
Spin Rate (max)
2124
Spin Rate (avg)
2075
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Colorado Fall ID
Nov 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.3
Velo Range
80.2 - 82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.8
Spin Rate (max)
2308
Spin Rate (avg)
2233
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.4
Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
70.3 - 72.1
Velo Range
(02/05/23)
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
2977
Spin Rate (max)
(02/05/23)
2963
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/05/23)
IVB (max)
(11/13/22)
IVB (avg)
(08/08/23)
HM (max)
(08/08/23)
HM (avg)
(08/08/23)
Extension (avg)
(02/05/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/05/23)
Spin Score (max)
(08/08/23)
Zone %
(11/13/22)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/05/23)
Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.2
Velo Range
65 - 68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.1
Spin Rate (max)
2765
Spin Rate (avg)
2627
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
72.4
Velo Range
70.3 - 72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
71
Spin Rate (max)
2977
Spin Rate (avg)
2963
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Colorado Fall ID
Nov 13, 2022
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71.1
Velo Range
69.9 - 70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.3
Spin Rate (max)
2937
Spin Rate (avg)
2871
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.8
Velocity (max)
(08/08/23)
77.7 - 79.4
Velo Range
(02/05/23)
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
1888
Spin Rate (max)
(11/13/22)
1855
Spin Rate (avg)
(11/13/22)
IVB (max)
(08/08/23)
IVB (avg)
(08/08/23)
HM (max)
(11/13/22)
HM (avg)
(11/13/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/05/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/05/23)
Spin Score (max)
(11/13/22)
Zone %
(02/05/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/05/23)
Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
79.8
Velo Range
73.2 - 78.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.5
Spin Rate (max)
1557
Spin Rate (avg)
1444
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
79.6
Velo Range
77.7 - 79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.9
Spin Rate (max)
1745
Spin Rate (avg)
1632
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Colorado Fall ID
Nov 13, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.5
Velo Range
76.8 - 77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.8
Spin Rate (max)
1888
Spin Rate (avg)
1855
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
198
Distance (avg)
(02/05/23)
331
Distance (max)
(02/05/23)
Hard Hit %
(08/08/23)
Sweet Spot %
(11/13/22)
Line Drive %
(02/05/23)
Fly Ball %
(08/08/23)
Ground Ball %
(11/13/22)
Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.2
Distance (avg)
190
Distance (max)
325
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
86.7
Distance (avg)
198
Distance (max)
331
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Colorado Fall ID
Nov 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
80
Distance (avg)
108
Distance (max)
252
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
26.5
Hand Speed (max)
(11/13/22)
25.0
Hand Speed (avg)
(11/13/22)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
(11/13/22)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/08/23)
Rot. Acc (max)
(11/13/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(11/13/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(11/13/22)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(11/13/22)
Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24
Hand Speed (avg)
23.1
Bat Speed (max)
74.7
Bat Speed (avg)
73
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
23
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
70
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Colorado Fall ID
Nov 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
26.5
Hand Speed (avg)
25
Bat Speed (max)
76
Bat Speed (avg)
72.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Visual Skills
74.20
Edge Score
(11/13/22)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(02/05/23)
Rise+
(02/05/23)
Sink+
(02/05/23)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(02/05/23)
Sweep+
(02/05/23)
ProPlayAI
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(11/13/22)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(11/13/22)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(11/13/22)
Colorado Fall ID
Nov 13, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(11/13/22)
Stride Length (avg)
(11/13/22)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(11/13/22)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(11/13/22)
Arm Speed (avg)
(11/13/22)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(11/13/22)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(11/13/22)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(11/13/22)
Arm Slot (avg)
(11/13/22)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(11/13/22)
Arm Path (avg)
(11/13/22)
Deception (avg)
(11/13/22)
Torque (avg)
(11/13/22)
Efficiency (avg)
(11/13/22)
Sequencing (avg)
(11/13/22)
Colorado Fall ID
Nov 13, 2022
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Swift
Swift
1.73
10-yd
(02/05/23)
3.94
30-yd
(02/05/23)
7.11
60-yd
(11/13/22)
19.7
Run speed (max)
(08/08/23)
1.41
RSi (max)
(11/13/22)
1.41
RSi (avg)
(11/13/22)
1226
Jump Power (max)
(02/05/23)
25.5
Jump Height (max)
(02/05/23)
25.5
Jump Height (avg)
(02/05/23)
2023 Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
10-yd
1.73
30-yd
3.94
Run speed (max)
18.5
RSi (max)
1.23
RSi (avg)
1.23
Jump Power (max)
1226
Jump Height (max)
25.5
Jump Height (avg)
25.5
Colorado Fall ID
Nov 13, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.82
60-yd
7.11
Run speed (max)
19.3
RSi (max)
1.41
RSi (avg)
1.41
Jump Power (max)
1180
Jump Height (max)
24.6
Jump Height (avg)
24.6
Physical
Physical - Athlete
71.1
Ht
(08/08/23)
166.2
Wt
(08/08/23)
Grip Strgth (RH)
(08/08/23)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(08/08/23)
Videos
(8/8/23)
Player News
- 2023 Rewind: Outfield Velocity - Dec 20, 2023
- 2023 Rewind: TrackMan Breaking Ball Spin Rate - Dec 14, 2023
- Uncommitted Senior Spotlight: RHP/OF Cole Honick - Sep 27, 2023
- Colorado State Games - Quick Hits - Aug 13, 2023
- Colorado State Games: Pitching Data Dive - Aug 13, 2023
- Colorado State Games: Statistical Analysis - Aug 12, 2023
- 2023 CHSAA Season Preview: Rocky Mountain HS - Feb 20, 2023
- Northern Colorado Preseason ID: Blast Motion Leaderboard - Feb 11, 2023
- Northern Colorado Preseason ID: TrackMan Pitching Leaders - Feb 10, 2023
- Northern Colorado Preseason ID: TrackMan Hitting Leaders - Feb 9, 2023
- Heart of America Hotlist: Preseason ID Standouts - Feb 9, 2023
- Northern Colorado Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 8, 2023
- Northern Colorado Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 7, 2023
- Colorado 2024 Class Rankings: Fall Update - Dec 1, 2022
- Colorado Fall ID: TrackMan Files (Pitching) - Nov 23, 2022
- Colorado Fall ID: Quick Hits - Nov 16, 2022
- Colorado Fall ID: Blast Motion Board - Nov 15, 2022
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Scouting Report
Cole Honick, Rocky Mountain (CO), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF High follow for grade. Athleticism on all fronts, high ceiling on the mound with elite spin. Strength and feel all around.
Body: 5-11, 166-pounds. Strong and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Upright, feet wide, hands at shoulder, bat angle upright, bat wiggle. Load onto backside, small leg kick and stride, active lower half, rotational top half, short to the baseball, long through the zone. 73 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: Line drive swing with active power and quality hands.
Arm: RH. OF-92 mph. Longer arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fields the ball out front, funnels to hip, fluid transfer and release, works through target.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Cole Honick, Rocky Mountain (CO), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF High follow for grade. Athleticism on all fronts, high ceiling on the mound with elite spin. Strength and feel all around.
Body: 5-11, 166-pounds. Strong and athletic build.
Delivery: From the stretch arm side of the rubber, high leg kick medium stride, glides down the mound, drives over a firm front side.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Stays on plane with spin. T2178, 2031 average rpm.
CB: 65-69 mph. 11/5 shape, spin induced break. T2765, 2627 average rpm.
CH: 73-78 mph. Arm side fade. T1557, 1444 average rpm.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Quality follow, very athletic player on all levels. Shows higher ceiling in the field, offensively, and on the mound. Elite spin on breaking pitches already.
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Athletic build, wide shoulders.
Delivery: From the stretch glove side of the rubber, higher leg lift, medium stride, glides down the mound, stays over a firm front side.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action out of a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85, 85-85 mph. Stays on plane, arm side fade. T2124, 2075 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Elite spin, spin induced break. 11/5 action. T2977, 2963 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Glove side fade and drop. T1745, 1632 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Quality follow, very athletic player on all levels. Shows higher ceiling in the field, offensively, and on the mound. Elite spin on breaking pitches already.
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Athletic build, wide shoulders.
Hits: RHH. Slight bend at the back knee, feet shoulder width, hands at shoulder, bat angle flat, quiet stance. Load with hands, small leg lift, active and connected top/lower half, short to the baseball, long through the zone.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 MPH. 331' max distance. Strong swing with developing power.
Arm: RH. OF-89 mph. Longer arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Prep step, athletic feet, shows the ability to work around and behind the baseball, longer release, fields ball out front.
Vizual Edge: 72.93 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Follow for grade to see how he continues to develop his athletic skillset.
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame, room to fill out.
Delivery:
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T83.3, 80-83 mph. Arm side run with high spin, room to develop command. T2308, 2233 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 9/3 shape with high spin and snapping action. T2937, 2871 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Arm side run. T1888, 1855 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Follow for grade to see how he continues to develop his athletic skillset.
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry frame, room to fill out.
Hits: RHH. Slight bend at the knees, feet wide, bat slightly above shoulder at 90 degrees, some bat wiggle. Small leg lift and stride, load with hands, rotational top half/shoulders, short to the baseball, level through the zone.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80 MPH. 252' max distance. Line drive swing with flashes of developing power.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Long arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Upright, small prep step, good release, quick feet, fields the ball out front, funnels to hip.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 74.2 Edge Score