'22 Uncommitted Spotlight: Cole Newell, RHP, Maple Grove
October 18, 2021
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Cole Newell, RHP, Maple Grove
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.