Scott Forbes describes Vance Honeycutt as 'electric'
While his college career has concluded, North Carolina outfielder Vance Honeycutt certainly left his mark during three seasons with the Tar Heels. He certainly left an impression on head coach Scott Forbes.
Speaking at his postgame press conference following North Carolina’s elimination from the 2024 Men’s College World Series on Tuesday, Forbes was asked to reflect on Honeycutt and his career and abilities. Forbes was quick with a one-word description for the star centerfielder.
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“From just his ability, I always use the word electric. That’s just what he is: He’s electric,” Forbes said.
Along with being the career home run leader in North Carolina baseball history (64 in three seasons), Honeycutt bumped his average up to .307 in 2024 and set career highs in doubles, home runs, runs and RBI.
But Forbes explained that Honeycutt’s value goes well beyond his bat in the lineup or glove in centerfield.
“And he is the definition of a leader,” Forbes said. “He has integrity. He works. He puts winning first. He’s also just a kid and he plays like that and he plays free and easy. And, man, I’m just going to miss — I’m going to miss not just watching him play but I’m going to miss seeing him every single day. But, man, he’s something else, isn’t he?”
Ultimately, Forbes didn’t need to put to fine a point on the matter.
“He was one of the best I’ve ever coached,” Forbes said.
2024 NCAA College World Series: Bracket, game times, TV
All times ET.
June 14
- Game 1: North Carolina 3, Virginia 2
- Game 2: Tennessee 12, Florida State 11
June 15
- Game 3: Kentucky 5, NC State 4 (10 innings)
- Game 4: Texas A&M 3, Florida 2
June 16
- Game 5: Florida State 7, Virginia 3 | Virginia is eliminated
- Game 6: Tennessee 6, North Carolina 1
June 17
- Game 7: Florida 5, NC State 4 | NC State is eliminated
- Game 8: Texas A&M 5, Kentucky 1
June 18
- Game 9: Florida State 9, North Carolina 5 | North Carolina is eliminated
June 19
- Game 10: Florida vs. Kentucky, 11 a.m. | ESPN
- Game 11: Tennessee vs. Florida State, 3 p.m. | ESPN
- Game 12: Texas A&M vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN
June 20
- Game 13 (if necessary): TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | TBD
- Game 14 (if necessary): TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | TBD
June 22
- MCWS Final Game 1: TBD vs. TBD, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
June 23
- MCWS Final Game 2: TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | ABC
June 24
- MCWS Final Game 3 (if necessary): TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN