@KoltonHicks22 
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
OF
Kolton
Hicks
Southern Idaho
Fruita Monument (HS) • CO
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: USA Prime U17 American Team
Fruita Monument (HS) • CO
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: USA Prime U17 American Team
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/23
30.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/08/23
60
Hard Hit %
10/22/22
98.6
Exit Velocity (max)
10/10/25
91.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/10/25
377
Distance (max)
8/08/23
80
Sweet Spot %
10/22/22
6.83
60-yd
10/11/24
3.73
30-yd
10/10/25
1.58
10-yd
10/10/25
20.1
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
-
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
10/22/22
80
C Velo
10/11/24
1.82 - 2.02
Pop Time
8/08/23
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.92 - 1.95
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.83
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.00
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.89
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.82 - 2.02
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
14.1
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.92 - 1.97
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
366
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
158
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.0591
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
342
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.9501
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
377
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.7384
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
344
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.9236
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
CSI Scout Day
Oct 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
98.6
Exit Velocity (max)
91.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
366
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
College of Southern Idaho Scout Day
Oct 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
90.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rockies Scout Day
Oct 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
College of Southern Idaho Scout Day
Oct 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
73.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.62
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.84
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.89
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.60
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.75
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2023 Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Swift
1.62
10-yd
6.95
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
2.47
RSI (max)
2,175
Jump Power (max)
29.3
Jump Height (max)
29.3
Jump Height (avg)
2025
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.58
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.73
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.87
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.81
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.84
Vizual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
79.55
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- CSI Scout Day: Positional Data Dive - Oct 16, 2024
- 2023 Rewind: Catcher Pop-Time - Dec 21, 2023
- Colorado 2024 Class Rankings: Summer Update - Aug 24, 2023
- Colorado State Games: Positional Data Dive - Aug 15, 2023
- Colorado State Games - Quick Hits - Aug 13, 2023
- Colorado State Games: Statistical Analysis - Aug 12, 2023
- Colorado Preseason All-State: Blast Motion Leaderboard - Mar 2, 2023
- Colorado Preseason All-State: Statistical Leaderboard - Mar 1, 2023
- 2023 CHSAA Season Preview: Fruita Monument HS - Feb 24, 2023
- 2022 Colorado Leaderboards: 2024 Positional Velocities - Dec 19, 2022
- Colorado 2024 Class Rankings: Fall Update - Dec 1, 2022
- Rockies Scout Day: Statistical Analysis - Oct 23, 2022
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Positional Profile: C/OF High follow for grade, baseball mind with mechanics, strength and high athleticism.
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Tall, strong and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open stance, feet wide, hands at shoulder, bat angle flat, light bat wiggle. Load onto backside, small leg lift and stride, active lower half, rotational top half, short to the baseball, long through the zone. 73.3 mph bat speed with 24 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 377' max distance. Active power and quality hands with some ability to lift the baseball.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Medium arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 1.82-2.02 pop times. Athletic base, quick transfer and release, works through target, soft hands.
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.84 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Kolton Hicks, Fruita Monument (CO), 2024 College of Southern Idaho
Positional Profile: C/OF High follow for grade, baseball mind with mechanics, strength and high athleticism.
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Tall, strong and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open stance, feet wide, hands at shoulder, bat angle flat, light bat wiggle. Load onto backside, small leg lift and stride, active lower half, rotational top half, short to the baseball, long through the zone. 73.3 mph bat speed with 24 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: Active power and quality hands with some ability to lift the baseball.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Medium arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 1.82-2.02 pop times. Athletic base, quick transfer and release, works through target, soft hands.
ATH: 6.89 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.84 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 253-pounds. Strong and sturdy build with wide shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Slightly bent at the knees with an open stance, feet shoulder width apart, hands just above shoulder, bat angle 45 degrees, light bat wiggle. Load onto backside, small leg kick and stride, active and connected top/lower half, short to the baseball, long through the zone. 71 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: Some ability to lift the baseball with active power.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Shorter arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Prep step, stays low, fields the ball out front, fluid transfer and release, deliberate feet.
ATH: 8.11 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.47 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.