'22 Uncommitted Spotlight: Cole Newell, RHP, Maple Grove
October 18, 2021
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Cole Newell, RHP, Maple Grove
Cole Newell
Class of 2022 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 28 / POS: 11
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Maple GroveState: MN
- Summer Team: MN Starters
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Height: 6-4Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
88
Max FB
(03/13/21)
86 - 88
FB
(03/13/21)
72 - 74
CB
(03/13/21)
79 - 80
CH
(03/13/21)
76 - 77
SL
(03/13/21)
Position
7.14
60-yard
(06/14/20)
84
INF Velo
(06/14/20)
88
Exit Velo
(06/14/20)
Power Speed Score
(06/14/20)
Trackman - Fastball
88.1
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
86.1 - 87.6
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
86.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
2053
Spin Rate (max)
(06/14/20)
1931
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/14/20)
IVB (max)
(03/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/13/21)
HM (max)
(06/14/20)
HM (avg)
(03/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/14/20)
Zone %
(06/14/20)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.1
Velo Range
86.1 - 87.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
86.7
Spin Rate (max)
1883
Spin Rate (avg)
1804
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.1
Velo Range
82.2 - 83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.8
Spin Rate (max)
2053
Spin Rate (avg)
1931
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.4
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
72.8 - 74.3
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
2265
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
2141
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(03/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/13/21)
HM (max)
(03/13/21)
HM (avg)
(03/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(06/14/20)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
74.4
Velo Range
72.8 - 74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.8
Spin Rate (max)
2265
Spin Rate (avg)
2141
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71.3
Velo Range
70.1 - 71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.8
Spin Rate (max)
2155
Spin Rate (avg)
2080
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.4
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
76.7 - 77.4
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
2088
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
2088
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(03/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/13/21)
HM (max)
(03/13/21)
HM (avg)
(03/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(03/13/21)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
77.4
Velo Range
76.7 - 77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.7
Spin Rate (max)
2088
Spin Rate (avg)
2088
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.8
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
78.9 - 79.8
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
1895
Spin Rate (max)
(06/14/20)
1895
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/14/20)
IVB (max)
(03/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/14/20)
HM (max)
(03/13/21)
HM (avg)
(03/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/14/20)
Zone %
(06/14/20)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
79.8
Velo Range
78.9 - 79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.4
Spin Rate (max)
1837
Spin Rate (avg)
1690
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.9
Spin Rate (max)
1895
Spin Rate (avg)
1895
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/14/20)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/14/20)
181
Distance (avg)
(06/14/20)
287
Distance (max)
(06/14/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/14/20)
Line Drive %
(06/14/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/14/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/14/20)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
73
Distance (avg)
181
Distance (max)
287
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Videos
(3/13/21)
Player News
- PBR Minnesota 2022 High School Preview: Maple Grove Crimson - Apr 4, 2022
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- PBR MN- Top Trackman Avg. Horizontal Break Of 2020 - Dec 1, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Trackman Spin Rates Of 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
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- PBR MN Preseason Underclass: Pitcher Evaluations - Apr 2, 2020
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- MN Club League Showcase- Instant Analysis - Sep 10, 2018
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Projectable frame.
Delivery: Athletic, good tempo and rhythm, lands inline with quality finish to plate.
Arm Action: RH. Clean compact arm action with good hand speed out front.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Slight running action for strikes.
CB: 72-74 mph. Solid with 11/5 shape.
SL: 76-77 mph. Flashes above avg. with tight spin.
CH: 79-80 mph. Good fade in bottom of zone; thrown at FB arm speed.
Larger frame with room to grow into it. Athletic footwork around the base and solid glove work. Flat rotational swing and very good feel for the barrel. Many hard hit balls on the day with a gap to gap approach. Uncommitted.
2022 grad. 84-86 mph with varying run and cut on fastball. Avg. command of zone. Above avg. frame that should continue to add size and strength.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Projectable frame.
Delivery: Balanced delivery and quick tempo. Tall through delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Arm-side run.
CB: 67-70 mph. Sharp 11/5 break. Good spin and depth.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balance stance. Lift and replace load. Some rhythm in bat. Middle approach. Flat line-drive swing w/ spray contact to all fields.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Strength in barrel.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short arm action w/ accuracy and carry.
Defense: Average hands w/ some athleticism around 1B. Squats to field at times.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Squared stance with high handset Stride and hand load. Flat swing plane. Middle approach with mainly line drive contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average barrel contact
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action.
Defense: Feet are heavy and squat to field. Hands field deep and underneath
Run: runner in the 60.
Delivery: Average tempo and delivery. Aggressive down mound through delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Above avg. arm-side run.
CB: 66-68 mph. Big 12/6 break. Loose spin and avg depth.
CH: 72-74 mph. Solid sink action.
6-foot-2, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.28 runner. Slightly closed stance with high handset. Small leg lift and hand load to start. Flat swing plane. Mid/pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact. Average contact with average barrel and 82 mph exit velocity. IF- Below average feet and hands. Stays tall to field. 76 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.
6-foot-2, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. On mound; uptempo delivery, higher balance point, long arm action, high ¾ slot, short stride and is out and over front leg with upright release. Fastball was 80-81 mph with above avg. late running action. Rolling breaking ball with 12/6 shape. Solid run and sink on changeup. 7.40 runner. Square stance, uses lower half, line drive swing, inconsistent contact, flashes occasional hard line drives off bat, gap to gap approach, 77 mph exit velocity. Squats to fields, sure hands, solid arm strength, adequate receiver around bag, 76 mph arm across infield.