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10/06/2026

DFW Twins Scout Day Standouts (Fall 2026)

The weather was annoying, but that didn’t prevent, with help from an indoor facility, many players from showcasing their talent during the DFW Twins Scout Day. The Five Tool staff highlighted 27 of those players who stood out during the testing and gameplay coverage.

Alan Mireles, Bo Jones, Brayden Wiley, Brody Moore, Cayden Beckham, Chase Powell, Christian Lux, Colby Fields, David Ellington, Diego Reyes, Eli Chilton, JJ Thompson, Kason Burger, Kason Evans, Ledger Travland, Logan Chaix, Luke Stanley, Max Woerner, Parker Wren, Pryor Hampy, Reed Tidwell, Roan Mohan, Tanner Brown, Tripp Parish, William "Dane" Hart, Yovanni Aguilar, Zane Lancaster

10/06/2026

Takeaways: Dodgers South Texas vs. Pirates North Texas Scout Game

For the second-straight fall, McLennan hosted what’s become an annual, must-see event. The Pirates North Texas Scout Team plays the Dodgers South Texas Scout Team in a fall exhibition aimed to present an excellent scouting opportunity and put as much high school talent, as reasonably possible, on one field during the fall. Our takeaways from that game inside.

Brandon Brannon, Braxton Mandella, Brendan Freeman, Cooper Voigt, Drew Cross, Garet Hackenbruch, Hank Rippy, Harrison Williams, Jack Vasquez, Jackson Wooten, Jake Ivey, Reed Dierschke, Selvin Garrett

10/05/2026

2026 JUCO Fall Festival Standouts: Part 5

Five Tool welcomed 40 of the top JUCO programs in the nation to compete in the annual JUCO Fall Festival, which again attracted nearly 200 professional scouts and D1 coaches. Part five of our written coverage includes Dallas College Richland, Seminole, South Arkansas, TCS Post Grad, Temple, Tyler, Arkansas Rich Mountain, Vernon, Weatherford, Wharton, and Western Oklahoma State.

Allem Borrero, Bear Wilkins, Bear Wilkins, Bentley Blinka, Braden Klug, Brayden Stevenson, Carlos Martinez Jr, Cason Helpert, Colby Fowler, Colt Bullard, Dalyn Ellison, Drew McRae, Dylan Dick, Gianni Corral, Grant Liebenstein, Grant Liebenstein, Grant Shepherd, Jason Mazoch, Jax Marshall, Jayren Mejia, Joseph Frazier, Joseph McMurtry, Kaden Robardey, Kanyon Millar, Kyle Tanksley, Lawson Hicks, Mason Needham, Mason Pickering, Miguel Allegri, Nate Quickstad, Nelson Molina, Roman Stevens, Tanner Mitchell, Teddy Herce, Thomas Schnabel, Tripp Green, Vladil Baldepina, Will Jones, Zach Evans, Five Tool JUCO Fall Festival

10/05/2026

2026 JUCO Fall Festival Standouts: Part 4

Five Tool welcomed 40 of the top JUCO programs in the nation to compete in the annual JUCO Fall Festival, which again attracted nearly 200 professional scouts and D1 coaches. Part four of our written coverage includes North Lake, North Central Texas College, Northeast Texas College, Odessa College, Panola, Paris, Ranger, and Redlands.

Adam Richey, Austin Erickson, Bach Hartwig, Branden Brown, Brock Cross, Brody Bendele, Connor Rabe, Drew Flores, Ganon Mullins, Garner Rodriguez, Grant Stratta, Hayden Hooper, Hersy Felix, Hunter Taylor, Isaiah Castaneda, Jordan Enyart, Kai Reid, Kolton Christie, Mason Pate, Mason Thornton, Nathan Vallejo, Ripken Birdwell, Taj Smith, Ty Besker, Tyler Hahn, Vince Long, Zachary Brown, Five Tool JUCO Fall Festival

10/05/2026

2026 JUCO Fall Festival Standouts: Part 3

Five Tool welcomed 40 of the top JUCO programs in the nation to compete in the annual JUCO Fall Festival, which again attracted nearly 200 professional scouts and D1 coaches. Part three of our written coverage includes McLennan, Midland, Murray State, Navarro, New Mexico JC, New Mexico Military Institute, and Northern Oklahoma College - Tonkawa.

Alex Cooley, Angel Toro, Austin Sluder, Boston Knowles, Braeden Waggoner, Chase Pearrow, Clayton Norrell, Cooper Mann, Davian Carrera, Gino Zagorac, Hudson Tuley, Jacob Wehba, Jake Barron, Javier Garcia-Beltran, Josian Soto-Calderon, Krayton Ritchie, Luke Tucker, Luke Zilafro, Ramon Corona, Rhett Spiers, Roman Cariaga, Samuel Morales, Sean Keenen, Sullivan Wilson, Xavier-Raphael Brault, Five Tool JUCO Fall Festival

10/05/2026

2026 JUCO Fall Festival Standouts: Part 2

Five Tool welcomed 40 of the top JUCO programs in the nation to compete in the annual JUCO Fall Festival, which again attracted nearly 200 professional scouts and D1 coaches. Part two of our written coverage includes Connors State, Eastern Oklahoma State College, Dallas College Eastfield, El Paso CC, Galveston College, Grayson and Howard.

Adam Hawrylak, Adoni Frances, Anderson Fenwick, Ben Karakasis, Berkeley Roddy, Boyd Thompson, Brendan Kopp, Cade Wilkerson, Cayden Campbell, Cooper Rodgers, Jake Pickering, Jaxon Wylie, Jordan Gallo, Keydren Majors, Lincoln Schroeder, Luke Altom, Luke Donaghey, Matthew Martinez, Nick Cortinas, Pablo Vargas, Quinton Jefferson, Ryan Bevington, Ryler Smart, Trey Rodriguez, Five Tool JUCO Fall Festival

10/05/2026

2026 JUCO Fall Festival Standouts: Part 1

Five Tool welcomed 40 of the top JUCO programs in the nation to compete in the annual JUCO Fall Festival, which again attracted nearly 200 professional scouts and D1 coaches. Our written coverage beings with standouts from Alvin, Amarillo, Angelina, Blinn, Bossier Parish, CASC, and Cisco.

Adriano Hayes, Alex Colina, Asa Sampson, Brady Morgeson, Broc Burns, Carter Williams, Cayden Treibt, Cohen Babineaux, Dane Perry, Enrico Carrion, Ethan Partain, Gabe Compton, Gage Kooyers, Haden Peshoff, Hank Bills, Jackson Castillo, Jake Scheiden, Jorge Arcia, Jose Carlos Garza, Judson Funderburk, Kai Hood, Kaleb Thomas, Landon Bowden, Reese Ogden, Riley Kwak, Roman Martinez, Rowin Donaldson, Zane Griggs, Zeke Wall, Five Tool JUCO Fall Festival

09/22/2026

Texas Scouts Association Games: 2028 and 2029 Standouts

The Texas Scouts Association Games powered by Five Tool presented more talent than ever before. We highlight 2028 and 2029 standouts, including well-known names and some emerging stars.

Adriel Rivera, Asher Chapa, Brandon Pace, Brayden Weaver, Briggs McLaughlin, Cade Young, Carter Bilodeau, Carter Ritz, Chase Powell, Cohen McNulty, Dawson Stokan, Ethan Johnson, Gage Blankenship, Gavin Morris, Hernan Aleman, Hudson Casey, Jackson Sinisi, James Doyle, Jaxson Bryson, Landon White, Lukas Metzen, Milton Watkin, Noah Franshaw, Nolan Rush, Revel Qualls, Ryder Ullmann, Talon Pate, Thiago Rivera, Texas Scouts Association Games Powered by Five Tool, Texas Scouts Association Underclass Games Powered by Five Tool

09/16/2026

Texas Scouts Association Games: 2027 Standouts

The Texas Scouts Association Games powered by Five Tool presented more talent than ever before. We highlight 2027 standouts, including well-known names and many uncommitted prospects talented enough to continue playing.

Aaden Romero, Alex Abrusley, Andre Gaeta, August Lahue Jr, Austin Liegl, Braeden Kaminski, Brendan Freeman, Carson Branch, Carson Roy, Colby Anthony, Cole Schott, Colt Copeland, Colton Wood, Connor Ray, Cooper Thomas, David Ellington, Derek Graham, Dominic Naylor, Easton Brunson, Easton Selden, Frantz Guignard, Garhett Love, Gavin Mayahi, Ian Mulligan, Jace Basquez, Jaden Davis, Jake Lopez, Jarrett Pierson, Jason Riley, Jason Steele, Jaxon Jenkins, Jhett Bubke, Joey Hylton, Jonell Rodriguez, Joshua DiGulio, Kade Estrada, Kale White, Kellen Gaede, Landon Schmidt, Lash Henderson, Luke Walker, Mason Fritz, Max Vetkoetter, Michael Killian, Noah Hasse, Parker Davis, Ralph Ortiz, Reed Cox, Roen Disher, Ryan Floyd, Ryan Garcia, Ryder Garcia, Samuel Molina, Saylor Wilcox, Tanner Brown, Texas Scouts Association Games Powered by Five Tool

09/08/2026

Canes Southwest Scout Weekend Standouts

Following our coverage of the Canes Southwest Scout Weekend at McClennan Community College, we have reports on 25 standout players our staff identified.

Adrian Sanchez, Baker Jackson, Benjamin Lennox, Brian Winfrey, Cole Bludau, Cooper Camacho, Eli Smith, Greyson Kline, Griffin McClosky, Griffin Welfel, Henry Funn, Jonas Arrambide, Kingston Kluesner, Leo Trevino, Luis De Leon, Michael Kayne, Nolan Sides, Parker Fernandez, Ryder Ullmann, Seth Cox, Timothy Yates, Titus Petty, Troy Winfrey, William Alexander III, Willis Winters IV

09/04/2026

Area Code Underclass: Best of the Rest

Our coverage of Underclass Area Code Games includes 22 more players who stood our during our coverage at Blair Field.

Aiden Kearney, Austin Brown, Ayden White, Brady Nelson, Brooks DeRosa, Brooks Robinson, Caleb Paul, Evan Hedlund, Hunter Elmore, Jack Carpenter, Jacob Gray, Jacob McCarter, Jaxon Becker, Julian Pardinas, Kensen Johnson, Lucas Letts, Matthew Prior, Oliver Dauskurdas, Robert Haywood, Robert Mascia, Ryan Miller, Tate Tuininga

09/01/2026

The Top 55 Players from Area Code Underclass

We've gone through our written notes from Blair Field, taken second looks at our video and filed the reports. Here are our top 55 players from Underclass Area Code Games.

Aiden Choo, Anderson Kaufmann, Andres Armenta, Arnold Ohanian, Benjamin Terry, Brandon Williams, Brody McCorkle, Canyon Koonce, Carson Steingall, Carter Unger, Carver Cohn, Chase Cotton, Christopher Woodson, CJ Estrella, Collin McGowan, Colton Fitzgibbon, Cooper DeWaal, Cooper Holland, Dru Wilson, Evan Ogwezi, Francis Conners-Schmid, Gabriel Coupet, Gavin Chakar, Hank Drew, Isaiah Cador, Jack Postma, Jackson Salmieri, Jake Welch, Jakob Groeschel, James Fenton, Jaxxon Tweedt, Jeremiah Hall, Jude Huff, Kai Watanabe, Landon King, Luke Esquivel, Mattias Di Maggio, Mikey Batiste, Noah Knudson, Nolan Slaymaker, Owen Lenzen, Paris Head, Parker Klug, Parker Wells, Richie Reiffenberger, Rylan Jenkins, Terrell Hampton-Hall, Theo Swafford, Thomas Driver, Tommy Devany, Travis Fiedler, Tristan Blalock, Ty Madden, Ty Pohl, Tyce Johnson

08/24/2026

Area Code Underclass: Rangers Superlatives

Our additional coverage of the Area Code Games includes a full breakdown of the Texas Rangers team. In this story, we’ll highlight top performers, provide full reports and hand out superlatives to help detail the team’s performance at Blair Field.

Aiden Choo, Anthony Frausto III, Benjamin Terry, Braylon Hubbard, Corben Alexander, Cullen Scott, Daxton Price, Evan Mauritzen, Jude Huff, Kalen Simmons, Kyle Behan, Levi Abrego, Logan Starnes, Luke Esquivel, Nathan Garcia, Tony Ciurca, Travis Fiedler, Yates Ashley

08/19/2026

Five Tool Club League Award Winners, Standouts (15U)

Announcing the 15U Most Outstanding Hitter, Most Outstanding Pitcher, Top Prospect awards for the inaugural Five Tool Club League.

Abram Zeller, Alejandro Lara, Blake Lyle, Brooks Jacob, Chance Allen, Cooper Crawford, Gavin Spencer, Graham Barton, Hunter Hampton, Isaiah Cerda, Jack Roberts, Jackson Pettigrew, Jagger Shernak, Joshua Pfeffer, Kaden Hostetler, Landon Adkison, Logan Branum, Mason Knott, Patton Pomeroy, Will Bowling, Wyatt Rains, Five Tool Inaugural Club League

08/18/2026

Five Tool Club League Award Winners, Standouts (16U)

Announcing the 16U Most Outstanding Hitter, Most Outstanding Pitcher, Top Prospect awards for the first-annual Five Tool Club League. And highlighting standouts from competition and 1845 MLBU BASE assessment testing.

Austin Adamson, Beckett Bryant, Benjamin Terry, Brady Tran, Brody Jackson, Caden Krawietz, Carlos Ruiz, Carson Johnson, DJ Nuyda, DRAKE OLSON, Josh Blakeman, Kai Anderson, Landon Hawkinson, Mateo Rodriguez, Reid Truett, Reid Tyner, Five Tool Inaugural Club League

08/17/2026

Five Tool Club League Award Winners, Standouts (17U)

Announcing the Most Outstanding Hitter, Most Outstanding Pitcher, Top Prospect awards for the first-annual Five Tool Club League. And highlighting standouts from competition and 1845 MLBU BASE assessment testing.

Blair Walker, Braxon Roberts, Braxton Mandella, Brody Prather, Cash McWhorter, Clyde Williams III, Easton Brunson, Ian Mulligan, Jacob Scheiderer, Jake Ivey, Jakson Struwe, Joseph Young, Kase Vacek, Logan Chaix, Mateo Zuniga, Selvin Garrett, Striker Pence, Talon Pate, Tyler King, Five Tool Inaugural Club League

08/05/2026

2026 Dudes of the Weekend: Week 11

Top Five Tool tournament performances from the eleventh weekend in 2026.

Andrew Ezra Mazone, Benjamin Kim, Christian Updegrove, Hayden Denney, Landen Castro, Mason Brower, Nico Kaercher, Noah Andrew Castillo, Roman Derichsweiler, Five Tool West World Series, Five Tool Texas College Coaches Recruiting Preview Camp, Five Tool Texas DFW Finale 2027 Recruiting Preview

07/31/2026

AABC Mickey Mantle WS Player Reports: Part 4

Five Tool’s national action shifted north of the Red River for the annual AABC Mickey Mantle World Series. The event set the stage for the 2028 class to shine and also provided an exciting look at future 2029 stars, too. Our scouting coverage includes a list of some of the players who caught our staff’s eye and a report on each of those players.

AJ Bonnette, Blake Lyle, Bradley Hastings, Cannon Hailey, Cash Cranford, Cason Austin, Charlie Oswalt, Cohen Sanford, Gavin Morris, Graham Thompson, Hank Ritzhaupt, Hayes Hering, Hudson Brown, Hudson Dix, Kason Burger, Kason Evans, Logan Crawford, Max Deem, Michael Malchow, Noah Smith, Tracer Rutledge, Tripp Parish, Five Tool AABC Mickey Mantle World Series

07/31/2026

AABC Mickey Mantle WS Player Reports: Part 3

Five Tool’s national action shifted north of the Red River for the annual AABC Mickey Mantle World Series. The event set the stage for the 2028 class to shine and also provided an exciting look at future 2029 stars, too. Our scouting coverage includes a list of some of the players who caught our staff’s eye and a report on each of those players.

Bayler Black, Brayden Andrews, Braylon Nance, Britton Martin, Collin Brafford, Colton Mora, Dillon Meyer, Ethan Parrish, Hilton Sallaska, Jaxon Harrison, Jayce Kent, Kayson Selod, Luke Hrabal, Luke Rudick, Mason Webb, Max Patocka, Maximiliano Orozco, Miles Nichols, Ryder Kirkes, Ryder Kirkes, Ryder Kirkes, Tyler Klinesmith, William Bishop, Zay Jarvis, Five Tool AABC Mickey Mantle World Series

07/31/2026

AABC Mickey Mantle WS Player Reports: Part 2

Five Tool’s national action shifted north of the Red River for the annual AABC Mickey Mantle World Series. The event set the stage for the 2028 class to shine and also provided an exciting look at future 2029 stars, too. Our scouting coverage includes a list of some of the players who caught our staff’s eye and a report on each of those players.

Alexander Orozco, Ayden Burns, Brady Johnson, Brody Jackson, Creed Kardokus, Dax Chancey, DJ Nuyda, Easton Rios, Henryk Burris, Hudson Fryar, Jace Larman, Jackson Rouse, Jonah Williamson, Jovan Wang, Mason Mayhew, Parker Allen, Sam Lipscomb, Sebastian Torres, Stryker Worman, Talon Arnold, Ty Cherry, Will Spaulding, Zayden Khalil, Five Tool AABC Mickey Mantle World Series

07/31/2026

AABC Mickey Mantle WS Player Reports: Part 1

Five Tool’s national action shifted north of the Red River for the annual AABC Mickey Mantle World Series. The event set the stage for the 2028 class to shine and also provided an exciting look at future 2029 stars, too. Our scouting coverage highlights some of the top players who stood out.

Anderson Gerault, Austin Enix, Beau Segotta, Boston Cox, Braelan Pruss, Brooks Kent, Cale Carter, Colby Karl, Dason Adams, David Ceykovsky, Elijah Burns, Grant Billodeau, Hudson Rose, Jack French, Jadan Hunter, Jameson Shipley, Knox Watson, Nolan Cauble, Patrick Digilormo, Paxton Bonham, Tyler Hummel, Walker Evans, Five Tool AABC Mickey Mantle World Series

07/28/2026

2026 Dudes of the Weekend: Week 10

Top Five Tool tournament performances from the tenth weekend in 2026.

Baylor Hammack, Caycen Shutts, Donovan Anthony, Enrique Rodriguez, Enzi-Yaw Otieku, Evan Ybarra, Hank Clement, Henry Maxwell Bond, Jackson Perry, Jayden Valle, Luke Hargett, Luke Rigby, Luke Spann, Matthew King, Silas Telfer, Five Tool Texas Houston Finale, Five Tool Club Championships, Five Tool California Los Angeles Summer Finale, Five Tool California San Diego Summer Finale, Five Tool California NorCal Summer Finale, Five Tool South Texas Austin Summer Slam, Five Tool Texas CTX World Series

07/25/2026

Scouting the Texas Scouts Association All-Star Game

Five Tool Texas was on hand for the annual Texas Scouts Association All-Star Game. The event shifted north to Globe Life Field, and it proved a fitting setting for a first-class event. In addition to our video coverage, we have scouting notes on over 20 players from the loaded event.

Ben Garrett, Brandon Brannon, Brendan Freeman, Bryson Bourn, Clyde Williams III, Cole Flashnick, Cruz Romo, David Ellington, George Ferguson, Jack Vasquez, Jackson Wilcox, Jackson Wooten, Jake Ivey, Kenson Buth, Lane Johnson, Levi Leathers, Lubin Rincon, Mason Fritz, Michael Killian, Quinn Fitzpatrick, Reed Dierschke, Riggs Gordon, Roman Derichsweiler, Selvin Garrett, Westin McDaniel

07/24/2026

2026 Dudes of the Weekend: Week 9

Top Five Tool tournament performances from the ninth weekend in 2026.

Abraham Avila, Aiden Verette, Blake Goff, Braeden Kaminski, Brayden Krakowski, Brayden Lee, Braylon Nance, Caleb Anderson, Chandler Payne, Christian Park, Cooper Cunningham, JJ Lawrence, Kaleb Foster, Maxx Carreon, Micah Mecucci, Parker McCooey, Roman Derichsweiler, Ryan Shabazian, Talon Pate, Tracer Rutledge, Zackary Goldstein, Five Tool AABC Mickey Mantle World Series, Five Tool World Series, The Club Invitational by Rawlings, Five Tool Texas Houston Space City World Series, Five Tool California OC Summer Bash, Five Tool California NorCal Bay Area Classic, Five Tool South Texas Summer Show, Five Tool Texas Franklin Ranch Classic Pro Scout and College Coaches Recruiting Camp, Five Tool Oklahoma OKC Satellite Series

07/22/2026

UPDATE: 2027 Five Tool Texas 55

Following the end of the playoffs and about two months of summer baseball, we've updated our 2027 Five Tool Texas 55 and 'Just Missed' lists. Is there a change at the top? Who are the uncommitted prospects surging in the rankings? That and more.

Casen Reedy, Cash Clayton, Cooper Thomas, Cruz Romo, David Ellington, Drake Hawpe, Ethan Armbruster, George Ferguson, Jake Ivey, Jonell Rodriguez, Lubin Rincon, Luke Gladchuk, Mason Fritz, Michael Killian, Roman Derichsweiler, Ryan Donahoe, Sebastian Castillo, Selvin Garrett

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