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08/27/2025

Team Report: Rangers Pitchers (Area Code Upperclass)

The state of Texas was well-represented at the prestigious Area Code Games by a strong all-around group of prospects and ballplayers. Who shined on the big stage and helped themselves with scouts this spring? Our team report for the Rangers pitching staff.

Braxton Beaty, Braydon Wisener, Chandler Hart, Cooper Harris, Cooper Webb, Evan O'Connor, Hunter Rose, Jack Smejkal, Jordan Garza, Karson Reeder, Logan Corley, Maverik Maddux, Trey Rangel

08/27/2025

Team Report: Rangers Position Players (Area Code Upperclass)

The state of Texas was well-represented at the prestigious Area Code Games by a strong all-around group of prospects and ballplayers. Who shined on the big stage and helped themselves with scouts this spring? Our team report for the Rangers begins with the position players.

Catcher Hopkins, Christian Olivares, CJ Sampson, Cole Koeninger, Connor Comeau, Easton Autrey, Grady Emerson, Jeffrey-Todd Darden, Jorvorskie Lane Jr., Judson Dowell, Miles Young, Spencer Browning, Trent Vilade

08/19/2025

Area Code Underclass Standout Pitchers

Who brought the heat at Area Code Underclass? A long list of major pitching prospects. We have a scouting report on 35 top pitchers who stood out in Long Beach.

Andrew Carlson, Axton Brewer, Ben Lewis, Brody Coxen, Bronson Jackson, Bubba Day, Charlie Borchard, Charlie Fuller, Cole Kuhn, Cooper Burti, Cooper Vais, Derek Yormack, Enmanuel Acevedo, Ethan Gustus, Greyson Bell, Harry Jones Jr., Jace Duckett, Jake Turner, Jared Grindlinger, Jonah Cohen, Kaden Wasniewski, Kensen Johnson, Kyler Meccage, Lawton Littleton, Luke Armijo, Mariano Gonzalez, Mason Sims, Noah Lemau, Owen Burnes, Ryan Dobratz, Samir Mohammed, Soren Etheridge, Striker Pence, Tristan MacPherson, Vinny Boatwright

08/19/2025

Area Code Underclass Position Player Standouts (Part 2)

Who were the top players and prospects at Area Code Underclass? Part 2 of our position player coverage highlights the Royals, White Sox and Yankees top players in thorough detail you won't find anywhere else.

Brady Collins, Brady Cunningham, Broder Katke, Brue Milner, Devlan Daniel, Drake McClurg, Graham Houston, Graham Keen, Grant Westphal, Harry Jones Jr., Isaiah Snavely, Jayden Pearl, Jordin Griffin, Kyler Meccage, Max Hemenway, Noah Goettke, Quincy Pratt, Ricky Lopez, Titus Hawk, Tyler Fryman

08/19/2025

Area Code Underclass Position Player Standouts (Part 1)

Who were the top players and prospects at Area Code Underclass? Part 1 of our position player coverage highlights the Athletics, Brewers, MLB Breakthrough and Reds top players in thorough detail you won't find anywhere else.

Andrew Jimenez, Baylor Denny, Bear Calvo, Blake Ragsdale, Brogan Witcher, Bronson Jackson, Carson Kinnick, Carter Hadnot, Colton Floyd, Colton Hadfield, Conor Rae, Cooper Goff, Deuce Jenkins, Dyson Grant, Ira Rootman, Isaiah Cador, Jack Leeper, Jacob Gray, Jaivyn Francois, Jake Turner, Jared Grindlinger, JJ Utash, Joe Mendazona Jr., Ka'alekahi Kuhaulua, Kinon Bastian, Lorenzo Davis, Lukas Waite, Robert Villa III, Sebastian Wilson, Theo Swafford

08/18/2025

Team Report: Rangers Position Players (Area Code Underclass)

Five Tool was on hand for the entire Area Code Underclass Games and has a thorough breakdown of the position from the Texas Rangers squad. This group includes arguably the top player in the entire event, some of the event's best bats and major uncommitted targets for D1 programs.

Angelo Aprea, Carson White, Drake Hawpe, Grant Stafford, Hank Rippy, Lane Johnson, Lash Henderson, Lubin Rincon, Ryan Morgan, Sebastian Castillo, Travis Fiedler

08/18/2025

Team Report: Rangers Pitchers (Area Code Underclass)

Five Tool was on hand for the entire Area Code Underclass Games and has a thorough breakdown of the pitchers from the Texas Rangers squad. The group includes three pitchers inside the top 10 of the 2027 Five Tool 55 and major uncommitted prospects.

Brody Smith, Cullen Scott, Dylan Stallones, George Ferguson, Grant Sperandio, Jackson Fetters, Jacob Lessman, Jake Ivey, Quinn Fitzpatrick, Will McIntire

07/28/2025

Debut of the 2027 Five Tool Texas 55

Soon on August 1st, D1 college baseball coaches can officially contact members of the 2027 class. After extensive coverage during the spring and this summer, we’re ready to unveil the first 2027 Five Tool Texas 55. Who is in the top spot on the first list? That and full reports on all 55 members of the debut list are a click away...

Aiden Salinas, Angelo Aprea, Blake Bader, Brody Fortunato, Brody Smith, Caden Mackey, Carson White, Charlie Heard, Clyde Williams III, Cole Flashnick, Connor Ray, Dillon Norris, Dominic Giametta III, Drake Hawpe, Drew Cross, Drew Wells, Dylan Stallones, Easton Brunson, George Ferguson, Grant Sperandio, Grant Stafford, Hank Rippy, Hudson Cuevas, Hudson Holt, Hudson Leonard, Jack Vasquez, Jackie Bryant, Jackson Wilcox, Jacob Lessman, Jake Ivey, Jake Jenkins, Jake Shoemaker, Jamie Chipman, Jason Steele, Kenson Buth, Landon Martinez, Landon Walker, Lane Johnson, Lash Henderson, Levi Leathers, Lubin Rincon, Luis Olmeda, Luke Gladchuk, Max Woerner, Owen Kuhl, Quinn Fitzpatrick, Ryan Morgan, Ryder Renfro, Sebastian Castillo, Selvin Garrett, Truett "Ford" Allen, Tyler King, Tyler Scarborough, Westin McDaniel, Will McIntire

07/24/2025

Scout Notes: Texas Scouts Association All-Star Game

Five Tool was on hand for the annual Texas Scouts Association All-Star game. The home of the Houston Astros provided a fantastic baseball setting to get a look at many of Texas' top 2026 draft prospects coached by MLB scouts. Who stood out? Our scout notes cover that and more.

Braxton Beaty, Braydon Wisener, Caleb Turner, Chandler Hart, Connor Comeau, Drake Hawpe, Ethan Keller, Evan O'Connor, Harper Gates, Hunter Rose, Jax Robinson, Jayden Stewart, Jeffrey Claycomb, Jeffrey Claycomb, Jeffrey-Todd Darden, Karson Reeder, Kason Kolle, Lawson Behan, Logan Brown, Luke Tucker, Marcus Cantu, Miles Young, Quintin Oxford, Reed Newkirk, Wyatt Clewett

07/22/2025

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Individual Player Reports (Part 4)

Over 100 college and MLB scouts attended the AABC Don Mattingly World Series and there was no shortage of standout performances. Our Scout Notes conclude with our final installment of individual player reports, featuring two of the top uncommitted shortstops in Texas, physical mashers, athletic middle-of-the-diamond players and more.

Ben Marshall, Boone McLaughlin, Brock Burkett, Brody Potts, Carter Noland, Cason Lancaster, Cesar Bustamante, Connor Leader, Dylan Struwe, Garland Whitehead, Garner Rodriguez, Graeson Register, Harrison Langford, Huck Schoenvogel, Jacob Harms, Jacoby Dutchover, Jake Kirk, James Kellogg, Jayson Bustamante, Jordan Andrews, Kellan Oliver, Matthew Hegerle, Oliver Minyard, Quinn Melson, RJ Grant, Ryan San Miguel, Slade Sheppard, Tyde Tracy, Zachary Drew, Zackary Goldstein, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/22/2025

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Individual Player Reports (Part 3)

Over 100 college and MLB scouts attended the AABC Don Mattingly World Series and there was no shortage of standout performances. Our Scout Notes continue with Part 3 of our individual player reports, including a personal favorite who is an uncommitted gem in center field, a pure hitter from New Mexico, a major dude from Oklahoma and more.

Aidan Avalos, Alex Cooley, Chase Bradley, Christian McCleary, Colten Fiveash, Dean Ellison, Elijah Williams, Evan Mihaly, Halen Heinz, Hank Bills, Hunter Bulin, Ian Pugh, Jack Dyment, Jack Smejkal, Jake Beutler, Jayce Ruiz, Kade Kiss, Kortland Stovall, Luke Feist, Nicolas Williams, Wyatt Tinker, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/22/2025

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Individual Player Reports (Part 2)

Over 100 college and MLB scouts attended the AABC Don Mattingly World Series and there was no shortage of standout performances. Our Scout Notes continue with Part 2 of individual player reports and includes top uncommitted pitchers from Central Texas, several standouts from the loaded US Nationals MidSouth program featuring a righty up to 94 MPH and one of the hottest left-handed hitters in the state.

Ashton Widmer, Austin Glasgow, Brycen Kincy, Cade Campbell, Cameron Kern, Chase Pearrow, CJ Hansford, Cole Taylor, Cooper Mann, Darek Paiz, Drake Bentke, Drew Sherwood, Finn Breitenbach, Jake Taylor, Jamison Tenney, Luke Williams, Roman Stevens, Ty Burnham, Will Fanning, Zander Salter, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/22/2025

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Individual Player Reports (Part 1)

Over 100 college and MLB scouts attended the AABC Don Mattingly World Series and there was no shortage of standout performances. Our Scout Notes continue with Part 1 of our individual player reports. If you're looking for some of the best uncommitted left-handed hitters in Texas, maybe the best uncommitted right-hander in the state or stars from Canada, this story is for you.

Aidan Asher, Brady Brewer, Braydon Wisener, Bryson Session, Cameron Ireland, Elijah Webber, Jaiden Lee, Jobe Reed, Landon Barnes, Landon McKenna, Luke Tucker, Max Nantais-Vlahovich, Noah Arkell, Reed Newkirk, Seth Martin, Victor Salazar, Zij Mina, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/22/2025

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Team Reports (Part 4)

Over 100 college and MLB scouts attended the AABC Don Mattingly World Series and there was no shortage of standout performances. Our Scout Notes continue with reports on the final four teams who reached the final 16 – Process Baseball 2026, EE Cardinals Scout Team 2026, Slammers Anderson 2026s, and Tyler Grays 2026.

Aaron Jaquez, Ben Reed, Braiden Peyton, Brenan Vick, Brogan Griggs, Drew Holmes, Ethan Workman, Grant Plasek, Gunnar Garrison, Jackson Holt, Logan Cansler, Luc Gaca Thiele, Maddox Burnett, Maverick Gardner, Rylan Jordan, Tommy Humphrey, Tyler Cochran, Wyatt Wallace, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/22/2025

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Team Reports (Part 3)

Over 100 college and MLB scouts attended the AABC Don Mattingly World Series and there was no shortage of standout performances. Our Scout Notes continue with reports on four more of the final 16 teams – Stix 2026 Scout, CBA Bears 2026, Offspeed 2026, and Texas Twelve 2026 Red Sox.

Braddock Raven, Bryce Krenek, Cole Carrell, Cole Koeninger, Colton Sikes, Daniel Van De Kreeke, Daniel Van De Kreeke, Davidenko Rodriguez, Elijah Vasquez, Gerardo Garfiaz, Grayson Martindale, Griffin Bourland, Harper Gates, Hunter Watson, Jack Byers, Jack Champlin, Jake DeLaquil, Jayden Stewart, Jeffrey-Todd Darden, Jimmy Escajeda, Jordan Garza, Josh Horvath, Judson Dowell, Kason Kolle, Keith Hill, Kolt Flowers, Kyle Tanksley, Lane Furr, Logan Brown, Lucas Nawrocki, Lucas Witt, Luke Sandefur, Nicholas Smith, Noah Johnson, Preston Lewis, Ryan Steele, Rylan Alaniz, Tate Blackwell, Tate Hammond, Trae Hernandez, Travis Sample, Tyler Ramos, Wyatt Clewett, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/22/2025

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Team Reports (Part 2)

Over 100 college and MLB scouts attended the AABC Don Mattingly World Series, which means there is a lot of talent to cover. Our second installment of team reports from the event includes Texas Twelve 2026 Maroon, Dulins Dodgers 17u Strausborger, Scorpions Team Easton Moore 2026, 17U Tredaway Cooperstown Cobras.

Brady Slanina, Braxton Onhaizer, Chase Martin, Cole Johnson, Daniel O'Briant, Davian Garcia, Drake Hawpe, Grant Stratta, Hudson Chenard, Ian Palacios, Jackson Goldstrich, Jackson Marshall, Joshua Hernandez, Layton Murrell, Lukas Huff, Nate Eveler, Payne Cearnal, Peyton Trummell, Tanner Drda, Tatum Quinn, Trey Poe, Wade Sebek, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/22/2025

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Team Reports (Part I)

Over 100 college and MLB scouts attended the AABC Don Mattingly World Series and there was no shortage of standout performances. Our Scout Notes begin with team reports on the final 16 teams. This installment includes champions Dulins Dodgers Prime Godwin, STX Wildcatters 2026 Mathisen, Test Baseball Black and PPA Chicago White Sox Scout Team / Slayton.

Anthony Del Angel, Ashten Ballew, Blake Quinn, Blake Quinn, Brenden Selph, Brett Hill, Buck Anderson, Cade Allen, Carson Sharp, Casey McGinnis, Collier Carroll, Connor Young, Drayson Gamez, Drayton Mitchell, Easton Sullivan, Ethan Carswell, Hector Cadena, Hudson Cuevas, Hunter Rose, Isaac Gutierrez, Jace Elrod, John Clark, John Reyna, Kaden Dean, Kolt Larsen, Landon Collins, Logan Corley, Nicholas Mendoza, Owen Roach, Reese Rusher, Rhyan Mongelli, Roman Martinez, Sean Lara, Shane Parker, Shaun Cover, Spencer Browning, Tommy Baker, Truett "Ford" Allen, Tyler Scarborough, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/13/2025

Final Update: 2025 Five Tool Texas 55

The 2025 MLB Draft begins today, which means it's time for the final update to our 2025 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings. The final list includes three new players and some notable movement.

Blake Beheler, Elijah Farley, Hunter Vincent, Taylor Tracey

07/08/2025

Mattingly WS Preview: Uncommitted Prospects to Follow (Part 2)

It's Mattingly Week! And that means hundreds of college coaches will have eyes on many of the best 2026 prospects in the region, which means an awesome opportunity for uncommitted players to shine. Who are some of the players colleges should have eyes on? We have reports on more than 100 players to follow.

Austin Knox, Blake Cox, Braddock Raven, Britain Fox, Brock Burkett, Brooks Kowal, Cade Pantuso, Cameron Ireland, Clayton Crosby, Colton Quesada, Dalton Hart, Davidenko Rodriguez, Daylen Foor, Drayton Mitchell, Drew Emery, Eli Shappee, Evan Smith, Garner Rodriguez, Griffin Bourland, Hayden O, Jackson Marshall, Jacob Harms, Jaedyn Yamaguchi, James Kellogg, Jansyel Otwell, Jobe Reed, Jordan Andrews, Josh Horvath, Julian Bernosky, Julian Bernosky, Keith Hill, Kyle Tanksley, Lale Esquivel, Lincoln Buchanan, Lucas Nawrocki, Luke Williams, Miller Ohlendorf, Noah Reickert, Oliver Minyard, Reese Hatcher, Roman Martinez, Ryan Steele, Rylan Alaniz, Rylan Jordan, Sawyer Tipton, Tanner Drda, Trent Juarez, Tyce Smith, Tyler Ramos, Tyson Mcfarlin, Walker Rudden, Will Fanning, Zachary Drew, Zachary Hopkins, Zackary Goldstein, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/08/2025

Mattingly WS Preview: Uncommitted Prospects to Follow (Part 1)

It's Mattingly Week! And that means hundreds of college coaches will have eyes on many of the best 2026 prospects in the region, which means an awesome opportunity for uncommitted players to shine. Who are some of the players colleges should have eyes on? We have reports on over 100 of them.

Asher Fowler, Braydon Wisener, Brooks Nelson, Brycen Gilbert, Bryson Session, Canon Lightfoot, Casey McGinnis, Cesar Bustamante, Chase Pearrow, CJ Hansford, Cole Taylor, Cooper Skinner, Cristian Caro, Cruz Hale, Danny Bustamante, Darek Paiz, Drew Milner, Eli Emery, Finn Breitenbach, Gannon Plummer, Isaac Hutchinson, Jackson Voris, Jaxon Casselberry, Johny Ring, Kael Brentham, Kellan Oliver, Koliah Staten, Kolt Larsen, Layton Murrell, Luke Davis, Luke McBride, Mason Gonzalez, Matthew Reyna, Nathan Taparauskas, Nelson Molina, Pearson Fouts, Ritson Meyer, Roman Stevens, Sebastian Lasa, Shane Parker, Will Cayce, Yanu Molina, Zachary Wanoreck, Zorian Palmore, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/07/2025

Pudge WC Scout Notes: Individual Standout Players (Part 2)

In an event as loaded as the Pudge Rodriguez World Classic, the list of standout players goes far beyond the 16 final teams. In addition to our team breakdowns, we have well over 50 individual player reports after seeing countless games during the tournament. Our second installment includes hard-throwing pitchers, some of CenTex's best, star catchers, a couple of very high upside players and more.

Aiden Haby, Andrew Klemett, Brady Jacob, Bradyn Mazuranich, Braylon Jones, Cade Geiger, Colson Cahal, Connor Bloomer, Cross Rodriguez, Cruz Romo, Ethan Coleman, Frantz Guignard, Garet Hackenbruch, Jayden Hall, Kaden Twyman, Kale Barr, Landon Bruns, Luke Watkins, Matthew Cook, Owen Kuhl, Quin Majewski, Reice Kargel, Ryan Kume, Tripp Kata, William Shughart, Zach Zeleskey, Pudge Rodriguez World Classic

07/07/2025

Pudge WC Scout Notes: Individual Standout Players (Part 1)

In addition to our reports on the 16 final teams, we're highlighting well over 50 other individual standout prospects from the Pudge Rodriguez World Classic. This list includes several future Five Tool 55 members, talented catchers, impact shortstops and more.

Ayden Luck, Blake Bader, Braedan Borger, Brayden Naegele, Braylen Preciado, Brody Eisert, Cade Barry, Christian Ferrier, Cole Coffman, Cooper Murphy, Dillon Norris, Gino Tonielli, Graham Roesler, Grahm Pavliska, Grayson Hallmark, Hoss Harper, Hudson Leonard, Isa Garcia II, Isaac Huerta, Ivan Corral, Jackson Jones, Jamie Chipman, Jathan Caraway, Jaxon Denman, Jayden Alvarado, Joseph Young, Leonides Gonzalez, Luke Galvan, Mason Desai, Maverik Maddux, Neil Raju, Roman Derichsweiler, Westin McDaniel, Will Newhouse, Pudge Rodriguez World Classic

07/07/2025

Pudge WC Scout Notes: Wildcatters Navy, Luccini National, Tulsa Sandlot, Cooperstown Cobras

The Pudge Rodriguez World Classic always delivers. Future stars. Great teams. Exciting drama. It always delivers. Now, we’re delivering our jam-packed installment of Scout Notes. Our final team breakdowns story includes Houston Wildcatters 2027 Navy Gafford, Luccini National 16U, Tulsa Sandlot-Huey 16U, and 16U Kleckner Cooperstown Cobras.

Aiden Deleon, Ben Brown, Carson Pratt, Cash Clayton, Christian Hamilton, Cohen Miller, Colton Crawford, DJ Denney, Drake Hawpe, Drew Wells, Haden Heath, Jake Lopez, Jay Sralla, Jay Sralla, Luke Franks, Mac Martin, Ryan Angell, Ryder Renfro, Tyler King, Whit Davis, Pudge Rodriguez World Classic

07/07/2025

Pudge WC Scout Notes: Ropes Florence, Banditos Faltine, Slammers Asnicar and TBT Ballers Texas Scout

The Pudge Rodriguez World Classic always delivers. Future stars. Great teams. Exciting drama. It always delivers. Now, we’re delivering our jam-packed installment of Scout Notes. Our third edition of team breakdowns features Ropes 16u Florence, Slammers Asnicar, Banditos Faltine and TBT Ballers Texas Scout.

Aiden Diviney, Austin Sayman, Blane Cottrell, Brady Bradford, Corbin McDaniel, Dalton Hart, Hayden Zandt, Isaac Lockwood, Jackson Shepherd, Jake Ivey, Jake Watts, JC Smith, Jerod Spraberry, Jesse Garza, Jesse Garza, Jonell Rodriguez, Jonell Rodriguez, JR Ramsey, Major Jennings, Mason Scott, Nathan Chittum, Parker Davis, Roman Faltine, Talon Pate, Tyson Mann, Pudge Rodriguez World Classic

07/07/2025

Pudge WC Scout Notes: BOA Team Oklahoma, Stix 2027 and 2028 Scout, Texas Edge North Castillo

The Pudge Rodriguez World Classic always delivers. Future stars. Great teams. Exciting drama. It always delivers. Now, we’re delivering our jam-packed installment of Scout Notes. Our second team breakdown story features BOA Team Oklahoma, Stix 2027 and 2028 Scout, and Texas Edge North Castillo.

Aiden Choo, Anderson Howard, Bradyn Disman, Braeden Ray, Clint Ladon, Cole Flashnick, Connor Ray, Cy Collamore, Elias Lara, Ethan Jackson, Houstton Webster, Jackson Miller, Jaxson Murray, Jordan Hawkins, Kason Meyer, Kenson Buth, Lucas Smith, Reid Overstreet, Reid Williams, Sebastian Castillo, Titus Hawk, Will McIntire, Pudge Rodriguez World Classic

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