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The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 183: MLB Draft, Celebrating Five Tool Winners, Final 2025 Five Tool Texas 55Dustin McComas is back! Finally. And he has a lot to talk about, including:
- a very lengthy discussion about the MLB Draft and high school players
- Love for the Bregman, Pudge and Mattingly winners
- Final 2025 Five Tool Texas 55
2025-07-151h 27The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 182: Previewing Texas State Tournament and Five Tool 55 UpdatesDustin recaps the regional final action and looks ahead to the state tournament. Plus, he dives into the updated 2025 and 2026 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings.
2025-05-291h 07The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 181: We've reached the regional finals in Texas...The Texas High School Baseball Playoffs reached the regional final round. Dustin McComas previews what's ahead this week and also takes a look back at some of the drama during the semifinals.
2025-05-2127 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEP 180: MORE PLAYOFFS!!!To say the action is heating up, along with the weather, around Texas is an understatement. Dustin McComas takes a look at the region quarterfinal action that caught his attention and takes a look ahead at this week's region semifinal action.
2025-05-1430 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 179: PLAYOFFS!!!!We're talking about playoffs! Dustin McComas dives into the Texas High School Baseball Playoffs with detailed thoughts on each region in 6A and 5A and thoughts on 4A, 3A, 2A and more.
2025-05-0734 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 178: Still no NCAA House Settlement and More Live Player Looks and ObservationsNCAA's House Settlement ruling still needs to cross the finish line. Something the judge said grabbed Dustin's attention because of what it could mean for college baseball. Plus, reports from live player looks and some other players whose performances grabbed our attention.
2025-04-1042 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 177: Some player breakdowns after a month of live looks...Dustin begins to empty his scouting notebook with thoughts on a long list of top players that he saw recently, including some MLB Draft prospects, uncommitted juniors, rising sophomores and even freshmen.
2025-03-2643 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 176: Five Tool Festival Recap, Rice makes a hire, and Dustin is off to VegasWe're back with a full recap of the Five Tool Festival and some thoughts on Rice's hire of David Pierce. Plus, Dustin is about to head to Las Vegas to compete in the first-ever National Fantasy Baseball Championship Champions League.
2025-03-191h 10The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 175: FIVE TOOL FESTIVAL PREVIEWIt's Festival Week!
Dustin McComas finally has some of his voice back and previews the upcoming Five Tool Festival with notes on all 32 participating teams.
2025-02-261h 06The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 174 (Presented by HITFORTH): TXHSBASEBALL Preview: Private Schools and 6ADustin McComas returns to help you prepare for the upcoming Texas high school baseball team with a preview of teams to follow in private school competition and top 6A teams.
2025-02-141h 05The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 173 (Presented by HITFORTH): Area Code Select NotesBaseball! It was unusually cold, especially at Daikin Park, but the Five Tool staff braved the elements to cover Area Code Select Central. Dustin shares thoughts, notes and more from the event, including one left-handed pitcher who stole the show.
2025-01-2344 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 172 (presented by HITFORTH) Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.comDustin is joined by longtime friend and D1Baseball.com's Co-owner, Managing Editor and National Reporter Kendall Rogers. The two discuss:
- outlooks for some college programs in and around Texas
- what college coaches were saying about the sport at the annual ABCA convention
- upcoming roster limit changes and deadlines
- upcoming scholarship limit changes
- Is the sport going to continue getting older?
- growing popularity of college baseball
- the number and caliber of high school players who end up in D1 Baseball
- Much more2025-01-0956 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 171 (Presented by HITFORTH): Hawaii Sandlot Classic Preview; Diego Pavia ruling/JUCO eligibilityFive Tool SoCal Director and Hawaii native Tim Arakawa joins to preview the 2024 Hawaii Sandlot Classic. The former Hawaii high school star discusses 20 names he's especially excited to see and also helps Dustin announce the 10 team captains for the event.
Plus, the two dive into the recent Davia Pavia court decision... is the door now open for JUCO players to seek waivers and gain eligibility back? Are JUCO years no longer going to count? Actually, the court decision isn't yet final and only deals with one player. For now. But the implications suggest this could be game-changing.2024-12-191h 12The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 170 (Presented by HITFORTH): JUCO Signing Classes; NCAA Roster Limit News; Rise of 2-Way PlayersDustin McComas is back and concludes the signing period coverage with discussion about signing classes of 20 JUCO programs in the state of Texas. He offers a report on A TON of players heading to the JUCO level and examines the rise of talent at that level.
Plus, he shares some recent NCAA news about the future 34-man roster limit at D1 programs and when that is scheduled to go into effect. Could that lead to the rise of two-way players? And, of course, some Juan Soto discussion.
2024-12-101h 18The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 169 (presented by HITFORTH): D1 Mid-major Recruiting Classes...Dustin continues his Signing Period coverage with a breakdown of the D1 mid-major classes that caught his attention. The list includes Texas State, DBU, UTSA, Rice, Tarleton, ACU, ETBU and more. Plus, a discussion about turkey.
2024-11-2658 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 168 (presented by HITFORTH): Big 12 2025 Recruiting ClassesMore Signing Day coverage... the new-look Big 12.
Dustin highlights some of his favorite 2025 commitments heading to Big 12 programs and looks at the baseball future ahead for the league.
2024-11-2241 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 167 (presented by HITFORTH): Texas and Texas A&M Recruiting Rivalry and SEC Signing Day BreakdownIn case you missed it, the Texas and Texas A&M rivalry was taken to a new level this offseason. Dustin begins his Signing Day podcast coverage with a deep dive into the Texas vs. Texas A&M rivalry and takes a thorough look at their signing classes. Plus, he examines the SEC as a whole, provides a breakdown of the classes for programs like LSU, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Ole Miss and more.
2024-11-191h 18The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 166 (presented by HITFORTH): World Series, More Recruiting Talk, HPBA World Series NotesHappy Halloween! Dustin is back and calls out anyone who likes candy corn. More importantly, he discusses:
- Dodgers win the World Series! Takeaways and thoughts on LA winning the title.
- More college baseball recruiting talk - roster limits, JUCO recruiting, scholarship increases maybe not doing anything
- Hunter Pence Baseball Academy World Series notes
2024-10-311h 03The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 165 (presented by HITFORTH): The New Recruiting World for High School PlayersWith news of a preliminary agreement reached in the NCAA antitrust settlement case, some colleges began planning for the reality of the 34-man roster limit. And they did that by informing some 2025 commitments they no longer had a spot.
Dustin discusses the new reality for high school baseball players with the upcoming roster limit hanging over college baseball recruiting. Plus, he explains some of the best pro players and top draft picks might come from places players don't realize, highlights some standout players from the Fall Scouting Classic and AZFC, and previews the upcoming update to the 2025 F...2024-10-181h 21The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 164 (presented by HITFORTH): AZFC Standouts, Five Tool Scout Team Recap and MoreDustin is back with another jam-packed episode that includes:
- NCAA eliminated the National Letter of Intent
- MLB Playoffs
- Five Tool Scout Team recap from AZFC Draft Prospect Tournament
- 2026 AZFC standouts and 2025 Draft Prospect Tournament standouts
- More
2024-10-091h 00The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 163 (presented by HITFORTH): AZFC Five Tool Team; TSA Games; Scout Team Notes; 2026 Five Tool Texas 55We have a lot to talk about... Dustin is back with a lot to say about:
- status of college baseball recruiting
- debut of 2026 Five Tool Texas 55
- TSA Games standouts
- Dodgers and Pirates Scout Teams
- Presenting the Five Tool team heading to the Arizona Fall Classic Draft Prospect Tournament
2024-09-251h 26The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 162 (presented by HITFORTH) - Recruiting/Scholarship changes and more with Loden Sports' Matt PajakIs now the worst time ever to be a high school baseball player hoping to be recruited by a D1? Loden Sports co-founder Matt Pajak joins Dustin McComas to discuss the upcoming changes to college baseball's scholarship limit for D1 programs and roster sizes and how that impacts high school players. Plus, the two highlight examples of big league players who didn't take the traditional power conference route, and discuss the importance of athleticism, speed and how to measure it with the help of Loden Sports.
2024-08-291h 09The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 161 (presented by HITFORTH) - A Podcast Update... We're Back!No, the Five Tool podcast didn't disappear. We're back. Dustin McComas shares a very quick update about the podcast and previews what to expect ahead.
2024-08-2908 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 160 (presented by HITFORTH): Alex Bregman WS, Pudge Rodriguez WC winners, standouts and much moreDrew and Dustin took a brief break from being at a baseball field and are back with plenty to talk about. The two discuss the top teams, performances and 80 players who caught their eye during the recent Alex Bregman 15U World Series and Pudge Rodriguez 16U World Classic. Plus, the two give their thoughts on the College World Series, the Texas Longhorns job and more.
2024-06-251h 14The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 159 (presented by HITFORTH): TXHSBaseball Playoffs; Recruiting Advice; Marucci, Twelve, HPBA Notes; College BaseballDustin and Drew are back and pack a sandwich because they have a lot to talk about. The two discuss the Texas high school baseball regional final results and look ahead to the state tournaments. Plus, they share some recruiting advice for players sand coaches this time of the year and some things players should be paying close attention to. Dustin shares player observations from his trip to Houston to see Hunter Pence Baseball Academy, Marucci Elite Texas and Texas Twelve while Drew takes you through what's happening in college baseball's postseason.
2024-06-0459 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 158: TXHS Playoffs game reports, bracket thoughts and much moreDustin and Drew return and have a ton of playoff baseball to talk about. The two share their thoughts from seeing the following teams: Dripping Springs, Rouse, Alamo Heights, China Spring, Burnet, SA Johnson, Westwood, New Braunfels, Navasota, Boerne, Flower Mound, Jesuit, Forney, Whitehouse, Pearce, St. Pius X, Central Catholic, Prestonwood, Concordia Lutheran, Prosper, Lovejoy, Hallsville. Plus, they discuss the action in California, Arizona, Hawaii and look ahead with some Texas playoff projections.
2024-05-221h 01The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 157 (presented by HITFORTH): Playoff Game Reports, Notes, and MoreDustin and Drew managed to see eight playoff games last week and are back with reports from all of them. Teams mentioned: Dripping Springs, Cedar Ridge, Buda Johnson, Round Rock, Smithson Valley, Rouse, Lake Travis, Westwood, St. John's, Houston Christian, Kinkaid, Episcopal, Walnut Grove, Frisco Wakeland, Rockwall-Heath, and Rowlett.
2024-05-091h 06The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 156 (presented by HITFORTH): Five Tool National Showcase Director and college baseball coach Josh SimonisFive Tool National Showcase Director Josh Simonis joins the podcast. Owner of No Doubt Showcases and an assistant coach at Ottawa University in Arizona, Simonis explains what players/families can expect from Five Tool showcases and preseason IDs. Plus, the two discuss important advice for families going through the recruiting process and why it's critical to make IDs/showcases affordable with proper media coverage and college coach access.
2024-05-0736 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 155 (presented by HITFORTH): TXHSBASEBALL Playoff Picks and PreviewDustin and Drew give their Texas High School Baseball playoff picks and preview the action across 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A.
2024-05-021h 06The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 154 (presented by HITFORTH): Big-time pitching performances and reports on uncommitted seniorsDustin and Drew are back with plenty of reports from live games and the pitching performances were often excellent. Teams included: Highland Park, Richardson, Hebron, Flower Mound, Tivy, Pieper, McCallum, Bowie and Lake Travis. Plus, the two describe three uncommitted senior pitchers and look ahead to the playoffs.
2024-04-2552 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 153 (presented by HITFORTH): Updated 2024 Five Tool Texas 55 and more game reportsDustin and Drew provide commentary after the updated 2024 Five Tool Texas 55 was released. They provided thoughts about the toughest decisions, newcomers, the race for No. 1 and why certain positions and types of players are rated higher by pro scouts than others. Plus, the two shared some game reports about Southlake Carroll, JJ Pearce, Rockwall, Prestonwood Christian Academy, John Paul II, Smithson Valley, Boerne Champion, San Antonio Johnson, Reagan, Elkins and Fort Bend Travis.
2024-04-181h 10The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 152 (presented by HITFORTH): Game reports, MLB Draft discussion, 2022 Five Tool 55, unveiling who's in the mix for No. 1 in 2024Dustin and Drew share game reports for: Anderson, Lake Travis, St. Thomas, Lutheran South, Johnson City, Mason, All Saints and Southwest Christian. Plus, the two look back at the 2022 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings and what they tell us, discuss recent MLB Draft mock drafts and unveil the five players in the mix to be No. 1 on the updated 2024 Five Tool Texas 55 set to debut.
2024-04-111h 14The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 151 (Presented by HITFORTH): Wyatt Sanford, Jason Flores, emerging 2026 propsects and more game reportsDustin and Drew return and have a lot to talk about. They share reports from games they've recently, including Frisco Independence, Naaman Forest, Sachse, Westlake, Dripping Springs, Frisco Memorial, Vista Ridge, Westwood, Prestonwood Christian Academy, Argyle, Colleyville Heritage and more. In addition to potential MLB Draft names like Wyatt Sanford and Jason Flores, the two also highlight some standout underclassmen and emerging seniors.
2024-04-031h 19The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 150 (presented by HITFORTH): Ethan Holliday, Jonah Williams and more standouts from live looksDustin and Drew share detailed reports on a long list of standout players from recent live looks including 2025 Ethan Holliday, who might be the top prospect in his class. And how good is Jonah Williams the baseball player? That, Theo Gillen and Westlake, Lake Travis, New Braunfels, Keller, Rockwall/Rockwall-Heath, Hebron and much more.
2024-03-201h 25The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 149 (presented by HITFORTH): Five Tool Festival Part II - Team ReportsDustin and Drew conclude their Five Tool Festival coverage with thoughts on each of the 26 teams that participated in the event. Notes, observations, scouting and much, much more from the LOADED event.
2024-03-131h 33The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 148 (presented by HITFORTH): Five Tool Festival Recap (Part I)The Five Tool Festival was smashing success. Okay, so we're biased. But we'd think all who participate would agree. Dustin and Drew highlight some of the event's top performers and announce the award winners from the Festival in part one of what will be a two-episode series.
2024-03-061h 16The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 147 (presented by HITFORTH): Five Tool Festival Preview!!!!!It's Festival Week!!! After an awesome debut in 2023, the Five Tool Festival returns. Dustin and Drew preview the event with a report on each of the 26 teams. The event is LOADED with 16 powerhouse programs from Texas and 10 big-time national teams.
2024-02-271h 35The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 146 (presented by HITFORTH): Private School Classic Thoughts; College Baseball begins and moreFive Tool was on the scene and Dustin and Drew share thoughts from the Private School Classic in DFW. Plus, the two share some early observations from the college baseball season and thoughts on the Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis game from Tuesday night.
2024-02-2144 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 145 (presented by HITFORTH): Scrimmage/Game Notes, Thoughts and MoreIn one week, the entire state of Texas will be playing baseball games that count. Drew and Dustin share some notes/thoughts from a few scrimmages and one actual game as they gear up for the season to officially be underway. Westlake, Pearce, Georgetown, Burleson Centennial, Boswell, St. Pius X, Grand Oaks, Tomball, Lutheran South Academy and more mentioned.
2024-02-141h 02The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 144 (Presented by HITFORTH): More Texas High School Player Draft and early scrimmage/game thoughtsDrew and Dustin continue their draftszn with another installment of their Texas High School Player Draft. Plus, the guys share thoughts on early scrimmages/games and preview the Super Bowl.
2024-02-071h 27The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 143 (presented by HITFORTH): National High School Player DraftA week after their Texas High School Player Draft, Dustin and Drew are again drafting. This time, they created their second-annual National High School Player Draft. The teams are made up of 24 players and eight a piece from the 2024, 2025 and 2026 classes.
2024-02-011h 47The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 142 (Presented by HITFORTH): Texas High School Player DraftIt's draft season for Dustin and Drew and this episode features the third-annual Texas High School Baseball Player Draft. Teams were comprised of 2024 and 2025 prospects with each team also selecting two 2026 players. Who drafted the best roster? Vote on Twitter and Instagram @FiveToolPod.
2024-01-241h 27The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 141 (presented by HITFORTH): TXHS Baseball Preseason Rankings, MLB Showcase Scout Notes, moreDustin and Drew survived the freeze and are back to discuss the recently published preseason Texas high school baseball team rankings. Plus, they talk about some standouts from the recent MLB Texas/Louisiana showcase at Barbers Hill and sadly discuss their NFL teams.
2024-01-181h 16The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 140 (presented by HITFORTH): ABCA recap, top players to track for 2024, Five Tool visits JapanDustin and Drew are back to recap the ABCA convention and preview the upcoming 2024 baseball year with 24 players they're excited to follow. The guys picked a player each from the 2024, 2025 and 2026 classes from Texas, California, Arizona and a national prospect. Plus, Five Tool visited Tokyo and watched one of the country's best 2025 prospects who wants to play college baseball in America.
2024-01-101h 20The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 139 (presented by HITFORTH): Looking back at 2023 and what we’re excited about in 2024Before they head to the ABCA convention in Dallas later this week, Dustin and Drew take a look back at 2023 with five good things from last year and then look ahead to 2024 with five things they're excited about. Among the topics:
Five Tool's website
College baseball popularity and coaching staff expansion
2026 class
Five Tool's expanding coverage and new events
Recruiting calendar changes for the better
Jett Williams and Anthony Silva
Rangers winning World Series
The new Big 12
Great players they saw in 2023
and more...
2024-01-031h 04The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 138 (presented by HITFORTH): Hawaii Sandlot Preview with Tim ArakawaDustin and Drew are joined by Five Tool SoCal Director Tim Arakawa, who previews the upcoming Hawaii Sandlot Classic. Arakawa, who is from and grew up in Hawaii, shares the continued growth of the special event, why it's so important to Hawaii players, the colleges attending, highlights some players to watch and more.
2023-12-2055 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 137 (presented by HITFORTH): HITFORTH Director of Hitting Kevin KiesDustin and Drew are joined by HITFORTH Director of Hitting Kevin Kies. Kevin shares his unique baseball path that led him to HITFORTH, shares what it's like to work at HITFORTH and delivers outstanding insight about how HITFORTH develops complete hitters with individualized programs and a full-time staff dedicated to development.
2023-12-1358 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 136 (presented by HITFORTH): 2025 Five Tool Texas Next 55 list...Drew and Dustin dive into the 55 players who just missed the 2025 Five Tool Texas 55. The list is loaded with uncommitted players college coaches will want on their radars during the spring. But before the two give a report on each player on the list, Drew baits Dustin into an impassioned rant about Florida State missing the College Football Playoffs.
2023-12-061h 32The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 135 (presented by HITFORTH): The 2025 Five Tool Texas 55Dustin and Drew are back with a jam-packed episode. The two go through the recently released 2025 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings with thoughts on each of the 55 players and also pull back the curtain some on the rankings process. And they end with some college football discussion... what is the committee going to do and will chaos unfold Saturday?
2023-11-301h 41The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 134 (presented by HITFORTH): Recruiting trends, observations; previewing 2025 Five Tool Texas 55, moreDustin and Drew highlight some trends happening in college baseball recruiting right now and where the talent in the region is going and what it means. Plus, the two discuss the surprising amount of college baseball coaching turnover and what it means for recruits. The 2025 Five Tool Texas 55 is complete and the gang previews the debut of the list along with some football discussion and more.
2023-11-151h 14The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 133 (presented by HITFORTH): Rangers win World Series, more Signing Class Discussion (A&M, Tech, LSU, OU, Sam Houston, UTA, JUCO)Dustin and Drew are back with more signing class discussion during the Early Signing Period but first... THE RANGERS WON THE WORLD SERIES! The two then go into detail about A&M, Tech, LSU, OU, Sam Houston, UTA's recruiting classes and also discuss 10 more individual JUCO commits they like.
2023-11-091h 27The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 132 (presented by HITFORTH): Signing Classes Discussion (Texas, TCU, Houston, Baylor, Texas State, DBU, JUCOs)We're a week away from the first day 2024 prospects can begin signing NLIs and Drew and Dustin begin signing class discussions with reports on six programs - Texas, TCU, Houston, Baylor, DBU and Texas State. Also, the two highlight 10 of their favorite individual JUCO commitments who are set to sign next week.
2023-11-011h 23The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 131 (Presented by HITFORTH): HITFORTH Director of Performance Andrew ChappellThis is a must-listen for any youth/high school player.
Former AA Strength Coach of the Year and current HITFORTH Director of Performance Andrew Chappell joins Drew and Dustin and discusses HITFORTH's personalized approach to developing pound-for-pound the strongest hitters. He explains the importance of movement/form, why strength development isn't just about weight, how HITFORTH is accountable and measures development, what a workout is like, how they're using data, age-appropriate, personalized plans, how it correlates to hitting and much, much more.
2023-10-2446 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 130 (presented by HITFORTH): More of our favorite uncommitted players, MLB playoffs, recruitingDrew and Dustin continue highlighting uncommitted players in the 2024/2025 and JUCO classes with 36 more names colleges should be tracking. Plus, the duo discusses a bit of general recruiting topics, dishes on the MLB playoffs and asks the most important question of the day - did Drew make the right fantasy football trade? We're presented by HITFORTH and we explain why HITFORTH's Instagram page recently published a reel that perfectly describes why it's the best development center in Central Texas.
2023-10-191h 10The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 129 (presented by HITFORTH): Recruiting advice for fall/winter; favorite uncommitted players; MLB playoffs; footballNow that recruiting has entered a "quiet" period for D1 coaches and the fall season is winding down, what should uncommitted players be doing to help themselves? Drew and Dustin discuss that and also list some of their favorite uncommitted 2025 and 2024 players. Plus, the two discuss the MLB playoffs, the crazy end to the Phillies/Braves game and recap a lackluster football weekend.
2023-10-101h 22The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 128 (Presented by HITFORTH): AZFC, Five Tool Academic teams, HITFORTH visit, MLB Playoffs, TX/OUIt's been a while since the last episode and the guys have been busy traveling, coaching/watching baseball and much more. So, there is a ton to talk about. Most importantly, the Five Tool Podcast is now presented by HITFORTH - the high-tech development center located in Austin, TX that produces pound-for-pound the most powerful and complete hitters in the state. Dustin discusses his recent visit to HITFORTH and the guys explain why they believe so deeply in development center. Plus, they recap the Arizona Fall Classic, Five Tool Academic teams, JUCO standouts from Arizona, the MLB playoffs, and...2023-10-051h 45The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 127: Recapping Texas Scouts Association GamesDrew and Dustin recap the loaded Texas Scouts Association Games, which were presented and powered by Five Tool. The list of underclass and upperclass standouts is an extensive one. Plus, the two discuss the upcoming Arizona Fall Classic and Five Tool Academic teams.
2023-09-191h 10The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 126: North Texas and Dodgers Scout Teams; TSA Preview; Drew’s birthday and footballHalf of the podcast duo celebrated a birthday today. Drew didn't have any deep life lessons to deliver on his special day, but he did have plenty of baseball to talk about. He and Dustin gave thoughts on the North Texas Scout Team vs. Panola and Grayson and also the Dodgers Scout Team vs. San Jacinto. Plus, the two previewed this weekend's Texas Scouts Association / Deron Rombach Memorial Tournament and discussed Texas football, the Cowboys and why the Steelers suck.
2023-09-141h 06The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 125: ’Throwing: Back to the Basics’ with Alan Jaeger and Texas head coach David PierceDrew and Dustin were joined by two fantastic guests who share a deep passion for simply throwing the baseball. Baseball guru Alan Jaeger of Jaeger Sports and Texas head coach David Pierce joined to discuss an array of very important topics like arm care, benefits of long toss, the importance of feel and athleticism, the year-round throwing calendar and much more. But most importantly, the two shared a passion for and explained the importance of simply throwing and getting back to the basics of throwing.
2023-08-221h 06The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 124: Area Code Upperclass RecapAfter reviewing each Area Code Underclass team, Dustin and Drew return to go through each team during the Upperclass competition. Which players boosted their stock in Texas the most? Who was the best hitter? Which uncommitted pitcher impressed the most? All that and more.
2023-08-171h 28The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 123: Area Code Underclass RecapBack from San Diego sporting much better tans, Dustin and Drew recap a loaded Area Code Underclass Games. The two go through eight of the eight teams and highlight standouts, share their notes and much more.
2023-08-151h 37The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 122: We’re heading to Area Code!Five Tool is heading back to Area Code in sunny San Diego for the second-straight year. Dustin and Drew preview both the Underclass and Upperclass event with players from each team they're excited to see. Plus, the two discuss recruiting now that 2025 members can officially be contacted.
2023-08-0157 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 121: Final 2023 Five Tool Texas 55, MLB Draft, Texas Scouts Association GameDrew and Dustin are back and discuss a couple of topics they've been meaning to get to: the final 2023 Five Tool Texas 55 and the MLB Draft. Plus, they share some thoughts from yesterday's Texas Scouts Association All-Star Game at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
2023-07-281h 13The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 120: Jam-packed AABC Don Mattingly World Series RecapThe 2023 AABC Don Mattingly World Series, Five Tool's premier 17U event, was a smashing success. The 64-team field was loaded with players. Stars performed like stars and new names to know emerged in front of 122 college coaches or pro scouts. Dustin and Drew recap teams, standouts and much more.
2023-07-181h 25The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 119: Pittsburgh Pirates Regional Supervisor Trevor HaleyDrew and Dustin get Pittsburgh Pirates Regional Supervisor Trevor Haley to break the news of who the Pirates are taking No. 1 overall in the upcoming MLB Draft!!!!
(just kidding)
Both Dustin and Drew have known Haley for over a decade and he offers his unique perspective on what it's like to be a professional scout, what they look for, what the scouting calendar is like, how much the type of person the player is matters, what it's like to be in a MLB Draft room and much, much more.
2023-06-2852 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 118: Recapping a thrilling, loaded Bregman WSAnother week, another awesome Five Tool event to talk about. Drew and Dustin are back and discuss standouts from each Alex Bregman WS pool. Over 100 players are mentioned from the loaded event. Plus, they reflect on last night's College World Series final and discuss NIL, recruiting and more.
2023-06-271h 37The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 117: A LOADED Pudge WC RecapDustin and Drew take a break from the ballpark to recap a loaded Pudge Rodriguez World Classic. The two go through each pool group and deliver thoughts, notes and more from their time bouncing around from field to field to catch parts of the non-stop action.
2023-06-191h 18The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 116: Texas playoffs, Collegiate League, Twelve Scout League, moreIt's June, which means the Five Tool season is off and running and the Texas high school playoffs is on the verge of crowning state champions. Dustin and Drew discuss the playoffs, make their final predictions and look back at their original playoffs predictions. Plus, the two share thoughts from live looks at some recent playoff games, the Twelve Baseball Scout League, the Five Tool Collegiate League and more. Teams mentioned: Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, The Woodlands, Cypress Woods, Westlake, Pearland, Sinton, Corpus Christi Ray, Boerne Champion, China Spring, Davenport, Flower Mound, Frisco Reedy, Argyle, Shiner, London, Magnolia West, Canyon Randall...2023-06-061h 01The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 115: More Texas Playoffs CoverageDustin and Drew are back to deliver more coverage from recent games they attended. Teams discussed: Guyer, Jesuit, Waco Midway, Rockwall-Heath, Round Rock, Westlake, Tomball and The Woodlands.
2023-05-2340 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 114: Transfer Portal Combine/Next Base and Recruiting with Jeff Waggoner and Turtle ThomasAre you a player heading into the portal, transferring from a JUCO or still an unsigned senior? We have the prefect podcast for you. Dustin and Drew are joined by former Marshall head coach Jeff Waggoner and former FIU head coach and longtime assistant coach (LSU, ASU, Georgia Tech, Clemson ad Miami) Turtle Thomas to discuss the Transfer Portal Combine and the NextBase Showcases powered by Five Tool.
2023-05-1852 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 113: PLAYOFFS!!!Dustin and Drew are back to recap two weeks worth of in-game playoffs looks. Featured teams: Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Longview, Hallsville, Galena Park, Round Rock, Lake Travis, Reagan, Klein Oak, Cypress Woods, Tomball Memorial, Galena Park, Foster, Magnolia West, Corsicana, Mansfield Legacy, Mansfield, Grapevine, Midlothian Heritage, Prosper, Flower Mound, Highland Park, and Arlington Martin.
2023-05-161h 08The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 112: Texas Playoffs PredictionsDrew and Dustin are back to share their winners for each region in 6A, 5A, 4A and title winners for 3A and 2A. The two also give a team to watch for each winner and classification. Plus, Drew shares his thoughts from last week's loaded Hebron versus Flower Mound game.
2023-05-041h 10The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 111: Recruiting thoughts, games observations, moreThe new recruiting rules are now in place. Dustin and Drew discuss that, the sudden flurry of high school freshmen or younger making commitments before the new rules went into place, observations from recent games and the guys end with NFL Draft talk. Schools included: Round Rock, Vista Ridge, Lake Travis, Alamo Heights, Anderson, Pearce, Farmersville, Highland Park.
2023-04-2750 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 110: New NCAA recruiting rules should be a positive game-changerThe NCAA announced big changes to the baseball recruiting calendar by limiting contact between colleges and players until August 1st of the player's junior year. Dustin and Drew talked through the big change, what you need to know in the meantime, what they think happens in the future and what college coaches have been saying behind the scenes.
2023-04-1855 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 109: Game notes, observations from around Texas and nationallyDustin and Drew discuss notes, observations and more from their in-game looks this past week in Texas and highlight coverage from Colorado, California, Oklahoma and more. Plus, the two discuss MLB's new rule changes and the impact they're having on professional baseball. Teams mentioned: Hebron, Flower Mound Marcus, Rockwall, JJ Pearce, Reedy, Frisco, Johnson, Brandeis and more.
2023-04-1254 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 108: James Ellwanger is the talk of Texas and more game notes/observationsEach year in Texas, there is usually one senior pitcher who makes a big jump. Dustin went to see if the hype about James Ellwanger was real. It's real. Very real. Drew and Dustin discuss his electric performance, and cover the following teams: Magnolia West, Lake Creek, Porter, Huntsville, Celina, Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Coppell, The Colony, Frisco. Plus, the two also discuss top prospects at Hamilton High in Arizona and a trio of uncommitted players from Arizona who caught their attention.
2023-04-061h 17The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 107: Game Notes from Oklahoma powerhouse programs and TexasRyan Brewer joined Drew and Dustin to share some excellent notes from his recent trip to Oklahoma. He shared notes on Owasso, Deer Creek, Westmoore, Edmond North, Moore, and Jenks. From Texas, we covered the SW Homeschool Classic, Vista Ridge, Westwood, Allen, Rock Hill, Liberty Hill, Rouse, Frisco Memorial and Frisco Independence.
2023-03-291h 13The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 106: Game notes and observations; 20 uncommitted players colleges should knowDrew and Dustin share game notes and observations on Flower Mound, Flower Mound Marcus, Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Leander Rouse, Royse City, North Forney and also name 20 uncommitted players colleges should know. Plus, the duo discusses the World Baseball Classic and the importance of fit and opportunity at the collegiate level.
2023-03-2252 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 105: Texas high school game notes, observations and more; WBC thoughtsDustin and Drew take a break from the ballpark to share notes, observations and more from what they've seen from tournaments and early-season district rivalry matchups. Some teams included: Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Keller, Austin Westlake, Lake Travis, Sinton, Dripping Springs, Smithson Valley, New Braunfels Canyon, Round Rock, Vista Ridge, Allen, Highland Park and Wakeland. Plus, the duo discusses the exciting World Baseball Classic and more.
2023-03-151h 04The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 104: Recapping the Five Tool FestivalThe inaugural Five Tool Festival was a huge success thanks to the teams, players, host sites, Five Tool staff and a trusted meteorologist. Dustin and Drew deliver notes, observations and more on the 14 teams and the All-Festival team.
2023-03-081h 26The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 103: It’s Five Tool Festival Week! (Team Previews)It's a special week for the Five Tool gang because the inaugural Five Tool Festival is scheduled to begin Thursday in the DFW area. Drew and Dustin discuss the event and preview each of the 14 teams: Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Prosper, Rock Hill, Marcus, Southlake Carroll, Frenship, Americas, Bixby (OK), Deer Creek (OK), Magnolia Heights (MS), Conway (AR), Edmond Santa Fe (OK) and Mater Dei (CA).
2023-02-2858 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 102: Importance of defensive versatility and more scrimmage/game notes and observationsDrew and Dustin discuss standouts from the Texas Private School Classic and last night's Clark vs. Reagan matchup in San Antonio, which featured a junior pitcher who touched 95 MPH. Plus, the two have noticed a growing trend in professional baseball : organizations placing more value in defensive versatility and multi-sport athletes.
2023-02-2251 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 101: A LOT of early-season scrimmage/game thoughts from across TexasDustin and Drew return and have actual baseball performances to discuss. Teams included: Allen, Rockwall-Heath, Hebron, John Paul II, The Brook Hill School, Liberty Christian, Prestonwood Christian Academy, Keller, San Marcos, Smithson Valley, Alamo Heights, Austin Westlake, Round Rock, Georgetown, Vista Ridge, Waco Midway, Anderson, Concordia Lutheran and Second Baptist.
2023-02-161h 20The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 100!!!!!! Five Tool past, present and exciting future with Lynn VanlandinghamThe podcast turned 100 episodes old today and Drew and Dustin made a call to the bullpen to bring in the big gun. Five Tool owner Lynn Vanlandingham joined the show to discuss Five Tool's start, past, present and exciting future. The guys shared their passion for baseball, keeping kids in the game, doing things the right way and looked ahead to what's next with the exciting new website.
2023-02-0853 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 99: National High School Player DraftDrew and Dustin follow last week's Texas player draft with the Five Tool National High School Player Draft. Each team is made up of eight players from the 2023, 2024 and 2025 classes. Obviously, the teams are LOADED. Tune in to hear their favorites from events like Area Code and more.
2023-01-251h 53The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 98: Texas High School Player DraftThe Five Tool Texas High School Player Draft returns and has a couple of new wrinkles: Drew and Dustin were able to keep two players from last year's draft and were allowed to steal one player from each other's roster. How did the rosters turn out? Who has the better team? Tune in.
2023-01-181h 27The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 97: Yale Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Chris WojickEver wondered what baseball is like in the Ivy League and how realistic it is you could be recruited? Drew and Dustin are joined by Yale pitching coach and recruiting coordinator Chris Wojick. Fresh off a national championship at Eastern Connecticut State, Wojick. who is making recruiting states like Texas and California a focus, shares what life is like at Yale, what Yale looks for in college players, the requirements to get on Yale's radar and the truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that await Yale players.
2023-01-101h 11The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 96: Part II of the 2024 Texas Five Tool 55After dedicating an episode to Nos. 1-28, we're back to discuss Nos. 29-55 from the debut list of the 2024 Texas Five Tool 55. Dustin and Drew deliver quick scouting reports, thoughts, notes and more about each player.
2023-01-0659 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 95: WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!!!!!!!!The brand spanking new Five Tool website is LIVE at FiveTool.org. And we're really freaking fired up about it. Dustin and Drew take listeners through the new website and help explain its new features, how "The Line" can be customized, the different ways to follow our coverage at the website and why they're so excited and believe so strongly this is a gamechanger. Plus, the duo discusses 10 standouts from the Hawaii Sandlot Classic.
2023-01-041h 19The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 94: Previewing Hawaii Sandlot and more with Five Tool SoCal Director Tim ArakawaFive Tool SoCal Director and Hawaii native Tim Arakawa joins to preview the upcoming Hawaii Sandlot event, which will include over 150 talented prospects from Hawaii. Tim, a former Oklahoma State standout who reached AAA in the Angels organization, also shares his unique baseball journey that began in Hawaii, discusses Five Tool's coverage in Southern California and more.
2022-12-201h 08The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 93: The 2024 Texas Five Tool 55 (Part I)Dustin and Drew share what goes into the Five Tool 55 rankings process and offer an extensive breakdown of players ranked No. 1 - No. 28 on the debut 2024 list for Texas.
2022-12-1451 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 92: Recruiting Advice for Players/Parents; 2024 Five Tool 55 Preview; CA and AZ Fall StandoutsCovid finally made its way into Dustin's house and got him for the first time in three years, but that didn't stop The Five Tool Podcast from producing some Friday magic. Drew and Dustin shared numerous tips and advice for players/players about recruiting and helping the recruiting and development process during this time of the year. Plus, the two previewed the debut of the 2024 Five Tool 55 in Texas by sharing 10 players who made the list, highlighted some fall standouts from Arizona and California, discussed MLB free agency and more.
2022-12-091h 19The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 91: Five Tool All-Summer Team; Recruiting Advice; AZ, CA, NV, NM fall standoutsDustin and Drew are finally back after an extended break. The two discuss the recently released Five Tool All-Summer Team and highlight numerous honorable mention players as well. Plus, the duo discusses what recruiting looks like during the fall and how players can help themselves and also put the spotlight on 10 uncommitted California, New Mexico, Arizona or Utah players that stood out during fall events.
2022-12-021h 21The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 90: Signing classes in Texas; CA, NV, AZ, NM fall standouts; Drew is now the father of two!!!Drew recently added his second child to the family and joins Dustin to break down signing classes in the state of Texas. The two go in-depth about both Texas and out-of-state prospects and discuss what it means and also what it means if you're a 2023 player who hasn't signed yet. Plus, they highlight 10 players from California, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona who stood out this fall, including seven uncommitted prospects colleges should keep an eye on.
2022-11-171h 21The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 89: players who just missed 2023 Five Tool 55; recent commits; football; Halloween candyDrew and Dustin discuss 30+ players who have a very good case to be included on the Five Tool 55 list. Plus, they highlight recent commitments, talk some football, share their Halloween stories as parents and explain why candy corn is terrible.
2022-11-0159 minThe Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 88: Updated 2023 Five Tool 55 (No. 34-55); recent college commitments; footballDrew and Dustin continue their discussion of the updated 2023 Five Tool 55 with thoughts on players ranked No. 34-55. Plus, the duo explains the importance of finding the right fit in college, upcoming changes to recruiting the portal, recent commitments and a lot of sad football discussion. And should we question Drew's sanity after a recent fantasy football trade?
2022-10-251h 11The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 87: Updated 2023 Five Tool 55 (No. 1-33), 5A/6A 3-game playoff series, recent commitsThe 2023 Five Tool 55 received an update and Drew and Dustin break down the players ranked No. 1-33. Plus, the two discuss which colleges have stood out in recruiting, UIL's vote to make three-game playoff series mandatory for 5A/6A and the very long list of recent college commitments.
2022-10-181h 14The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 86: LSU Recruiting Coordinator Josh JordanDrew and Dustin are joined by one of the rising stars in college baseball, LSU recruiting coordinator Josh Jordan. Jordan discusses his move to LSU, looking for the "sixth tool" in recruiting, player development at LSU, what the Tigers value in recruiting and much, much more. Plus, Drew and Dustin recap Texas-OU, discuss bike rides, look ahead to a great weekend of football and postseason baseball and more.
2022-10-121h 04The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 85: Coach Brew discusses AZ Fall Classic and Five Tool Senior Academic Team; TX/OU picksDustin McComas and Drew Bishop are joined by Five Tool's Ryan Brewer who coached the senior Five Tool Academic Team at the Arizona Fall Classic. The trio break down the roster, discuss what colleges look for and more. Drew and Dustin wrap things up with MLB postseason discussion and, of course, Texas vs. Oklahoma picks.
2022-10-071h 15The Five Tool Baseball PodcastEp 84: Five Tool Academic Teams/AZ Fall Classic RecapDustin and Drew are back from Arizona after a successful Arizona Fall Classic with the underclass Five Tool Academic Teams. The two give a full breakdown of both rosters, highlight standout performances, and, of course, talk about Arizona food and a football weekend that was very much a mixed bag.
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