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09/13/2023

Dodgers Scout Team vs. San Jacinto notes

Caden Miller, MVP of the Don Mattingly World Series, was a major dude versus junior college pitching Tuesday night at San Jacinto. We cover his performance and the entire Dodgers Scout Team roster in this report.

Blaine Brown, Braylon Payne, Bryce Navarre, Caden Miller, Carson Luna, Chase Batten, Collin Toedter, Devin Nunez, Donovan Jordan, Isaiah Castaneda, Jaden Barfield, Lucas Franco, Omar Serna, Ryler Smart, Trenton Buckley

09/11/2023

Scanning the Five Tool Network: New Mexico, Arizona and California Standouts

Fall baseball is off and running across the Five Tool network and we highlight some top performances from New Mexico, Arizona and California. There's a little bit of everything from the 2024, 2025, 2026 and JUCO classes.

Adriel Figueroa-Brito, Angel Cervantes, Anthony Knoll, Dominic Chacon, Dylan Blomker, Hazen Wright, Joel Gurule, Matt Lighthall, Matthew Delaney, Robert Mahoney, Stryder Salas, Zach Kmatz, Five Tool California SoCal Fall OC Kickoff

09/07/2023

North Texas Scout Team vs. Grayson Notes

At DBU Wednesday night, Grayson College played the North Texas Scout Team in an exhibition game. Is a left-handed pitcher from Texas poised to have a breakout? Five Tool Texas was there and has analysis, notes, video and more from the game.

AJ DePaolo, Berkeley Roddy, Brayden Bergman, Brice Smith, Brody Walls, Carson Bailey, Chris Patterson, Connor Mohan, Cooper Powell, Dasan Hill, David Jeon, Elbert "Trey" Craig, Hayden Crites, Jack Hickerson, Jackson Harrell, Jason Flores, John Tomasek, Jordan Stribling, Mason Cook, Mason Ruiz, Nathan Tobin, Pearson Riebock, Sam Erickson, Samuel Jenkins, Sawyer Farr, Sawyer Strosnider, Trey Oblas, Will Yeary, Wyatt Sanford, Zane Becker

08/31/2023

Area Code Underclass Team Report: Yankees

We'll conclude our coverage of Area Code underclass with our team report on the Yankees. The team in classic pinstripes featured some of the best position players in the event and impressive pitching.

Aiden Ruiz, Alex Harrington, Andrew Costello, Bud Coombs, Danny Nelson, Eli Willits, Erick Peralta, Jamie Zee, Jordan Serrano, Justice De Jong, Marcelo Harsch, Myles Upchurch, Zion Theophilus

08/31/2023

Area Code Underclass Team Report: White Sox

The White Sox featured the most famous name in the event - Ethan Holliday. But it also showcased the hardest fastball, uncommitted standouts and much more. Our Area Code underclass team report does a deep dive on some of the midwest's top talent.

Caden Crowell, Carson Brumbaugh, Cody Freitas, Enzo Infelise, Ethan Holliday, Ezra Essex, Jack Bauer, Jack Schwab, Jaden Fauske, Jeter Worthley, Landon Schaefer, Mark Brissey, Mason Braun, Max Bushyhead, Richie Swain, Sawyer Deering, Tyler Wood

08/30/2023

Area Code Underclass Team Report: Reds

When a team has a Southisene on the roster, chances are it can win some games. The Reds also featured a blend of good hitters and potential physical mashers along with pitching feel on the mound with big, power stuff. Our Area Code underclass team report covers that and more.

Brett Crossland, Brock Cross, Caleb Danzeisen, Ethan Clauss, Ethan Felling, Ganon Dwyer, Hagen Wright, Jack Lafflam, Jaylen Payne, Joe Forbes, Ryan Caruso, Ryan Harwood, Ryker Waite, Tate Southisene, Thomas Stewart, Zane Burns

08/29/2023

Area Code Underclass Team Report: Nationals

A collection of talent from all over the country, with emphasis in the Southeast, the Nationals didn't lack talent and athleticism. And they were led by one of the best left-handed hitting prospects of the event and a very intriguing, major two-way talent. That and more in our Area Code underclass team report.

Alexander Peck, Avery Shiflett, Brooks Perez, Cannon Goldin, Dean Moss, Dillon Moss, Dylan Perez, Evan Hankins, Fleming Hall, Jackson Roper, Jaxson Wood, Ma'Kale Holden, Peyton Miller, RJ Cope

08/29/2023

Area Code Underclass Team Report: MLB Breakthrough Series

By the time Area Code Underclass ended, the last name "Young" was synonymous with "outstanding." Quentin and Miles Young put on a show for MLB Breakthrough Series but they weren't the only standouts on the team. Our team report features a deep dive on them and more.

Alexander Mercurius, Anthony Murphy, Bryce Robinson, Dean Hannah, Donavan Jeffrey, Dylan Minnatee, Jayden Blalack, Jonathan Griggs, Kaleb Traylor, Madrid Tucker, Miles Scott, Miles Young, Myles Mayse, Quentin Young, Rookie Shepard, Savion Sims, Silas Newport, Xavier Mitchell

08/08/2023

Five Tool 2023 All-Summer Team

The Five Tool 2023 All-Summer Team is a collection of the top dudes who performed well in Five Tool events this summer.

Aaden Vasquez, Adrian Lopez, Aiden Chen, Aiden Larsen, AJ Phillips, AJ Ripley, Alex Caddell, Alex Cooley, Andrew Luna, Andrew Soliz, Andrew Winters, Anthony Kelley, Austen Govea, Ayden Capuano, Baley Ray, Ben Keisler, Ben Lindsey, Bradley Cepeda, Brady Coe, Braeden Jenkins, Brandon Orellana, Brock McKown, Brock West, Bryce Krenek, Bryce Wilson, Bryton Bertrand, Cade Julius, Caden Kiefer, Caden Miller, Caden Richardson, Cal Salazar, Cale Sudderth, Caleb Gomez, Caleb Hoover, Caleb Young, Cameron Millar, Cannon Day, Carson Brumbaugh, Carson Kelly, Carson Luna, Carson Moore, Carter Harrison, Carter Rutenbar, Carter Warlick, Chandler Murray, Charles Mahaffey, Charles Wilson, V, Chase Waddill, Christian Wilson, Cole Koeninger, Colin Fisher, Colson Wood, Colton Daudet, Cord Rager, Corey Cousin, Cort Lowry, Curtis Wolfe, Cyrus Nabavi, Dalton Hart, Dalton Yaste, Dane Girard, Dane Perry, Danny Martinez, David Hernandez, Dax McCaskill, Donnie Afemata, Drew Floyd, Dylan Belyea, Dylan Terry, Easton Paxton, Easton Rinewalt, Eric Ruiz, Ethan Berube, Ethan Hunt, Finley Maggard-Incerta, Gabriel Sipes, Garrett Hayes, Gary Torres, Gavin Fierro, Gilbert Torres III, Grayson Barnes, Gus Cook, Harrison Vallo, Hayden O, Hunter Floyd, Hunter Heath, Isaiah Castaneda, Jace Oliver, Jace Souza, Jack Fuller, Jack Hickerson, Jackson Cook, Jackson Greenway, Jackson Simpson, Jacob Becker, Jacob Remily, Jacob Segotta, Jacob Watson, Jacob Webster, Jadyn Hernandez, JaeSean DeBouse, Jailen Watkins, Jake Burris, Jake Ivey, James Dagenhart, Jaxon Cummings, Jaxson Heard, Jeremiah McCranie, Joey McLaughlin, John Larkin, Jon Alexander, Jonathan Ramirez, Jordin Barham, Jose Perez, Jose Silva, Joseph McMurtry, Josh Bay, Joshua Viars, Julian Billingsley, Julian Cazares, Kaleb Thiessen, Kole Kinnison, Kyler Fitzpatrick, Lance Lindroos, Landon Ammerman, Landon Sterling, Lincoln Buchanan, Louis Bussard, Lucas Nawrocki, Lukas Huff, Manny Salas, Mason Hensley, Mason Mixon, Matthew Boughton, Matthew Zarriello, Micah Gregory, Michael Ryan, Nate Stern, Nathan Cook, Nathan Johnson, Nathaniel Park, Nick Grissom, Nico Partida, Nicolas Piazza, Nicolas Vacio, Noah Johnson, Noah Massey, Payne Williams, Payton Wright, Peyton Peoples, Rand Green, Regan Hall, Rowan Ball, Rowdie Rock, Ryder Starkey, Rylan Jordan, Samuel Lozano, Sawyer Farr, Sawyer Strosnider, Sean McGrath, Tanner Chun, Tate Greene, Tate Hammond, Thomas Kropp, Thomas Stewart, Titus Hiebsch, Traigh Perry, Trent Hickerson, Trey Quezada, Will Bordin, Will Jordan, Will Poole, Winn Harriss, Wyatt Kirkland, Wyatt Sanford, Zabien Urteaga, Zack Mullen, Zaiden Jackson

07/24/2023

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Pool 8

Loaded with 64 teams, the 2023 AABC Don Mattingly World Series provided no shortage of standout teams and players, including a ton of uncommitted 2024 prospects. Our scouting coverage concludes with Pool 8 teams, featuring one of the tournament's best offenses, USA Prime Texas 2024, and one of the top uncommitted position players in the tournament.

Adam Smith, Alex D'Angelo, Austin Bowker, Bryce Robinette, Caiden Barcia, Cameron Johnson, Cort Lowry, David Hernandez, Easton Paxton, Grant Moore, Hunter Lowry, Jackson Generals, Jacob Galloway, Jonathan Massengale, Jordan Ballin, Levi Shaffer, Sam Distel, Sloan Steimel, Tye Briscoe, Tyler Walton, Tyler Weston, Zachary Gingrich, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/24/2023

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Pool 7

Loaded with 64 teams, the 2023 AABC Don Mattingly World Series provided no shortage of standout teams and players, including a ton of uncommitted 2024 prospects. Our scouting coverage continues with Pool 7 teams, featuring Canadian powerhouse Mississauga Tigers - Byron and North Texas Longhorns 2025.

Brittain Urbaniak, Cade Dodson, Carter Miller, Cord Rager, David Stanley, Dax Miller, Ethan Hunt, Jaxson Jester, Jonathan Christner, Josh Black, Kyler Zagar, Luke Billings, Marc Nellis, Mason Cook, Nathan Currah, Nathan Tobin, Rayner Heinrich, Stefan Di Corrado, Wesley Johnston, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/24/2023

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Pool 6

Loaded with 64 teams, the 2023 AABC Don Mattingly World Series provided no shortage of standout teams and players, including a ton of uncommitted 2024 prospects. Our scouting coverage continues with Pool 6 teams, featuring the tournament champions - 2024 Texas Twelve Red Sox.

AJ Ripley, Anthony Ramirez, Blaine Brown, Braylon Brooks, Brock DeYoung, Caden Miller, Cale Sudderth, Camden Lane, Carson Luna, Chandler Murray, Coen Goeas, Collin Berry, Devin Nunez, Drake Fittro, Grayson Brown, Houston Tomlinson, Isaiah Castaneda, Jace Souza, Jacob Remily, Jacob Silva, Jonathan Moye, Ka'imi Kahalekai, Kash Ferris, Marc Barnhard, Marco Gonzales, Mason Jacob, Nathan Hodge, Noah Kubo, Nolan Traeger, Rex Rambo III, Ryley Leininger, Tanner Chun, Taylin Oana, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/24/2023

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Pool 5

Loaded with 64 teams, the 2023 AABC Don Mattingly World Series provided no shortage of standout teams and players, including a ton of uncommitted 2024 prospects. Our scouting coverage continues with Pool 5 teams, featuring an uncommitted left-handed hitter and pitcher who established himself as a major dude to follow.

Aidan Moody, Aiden White, Austin Godwin, Austin Kyle, Ayden Pearcy, Blaine Lucas, Brady Coe, Brayden Mulkey, Brytton Clements, Caleb Railey, Cam Harris, Casan Evans, Charlie Anderson, Christian Hallmark, Coleman Ryan, Connor Mohan, Derek Maples, Donte Lewis, Drew Saucedo, Esteban Toscano, Ethan Crouch, Ethan Wood, Evan Nickowski, Gage Goldberg, Jackson Babcock, James Dagenhart, Keegan Demmer, Kyle Tanksley, Luke Saunders, Mark Ross, Mason Hamilton, Matthew Millett, Parker Smith, Rand Green, Reagan Chomel, Ryan Jones, Tate Greene, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/09/2023

Some Standouts from Across the Five Tool Network... (July 9)

Another weekend look at some of the standouts from across the Five Tool network includes a top 2025 two-way talent from Texas, another 2024 Hawaii prospect hammering a homer, a uniquely special 2025 arm from California and more.

Brandon Kim, Braylen Montgomery, Cord Rager, Daniel Hernandez, Jacob Remily, Mason Tymick, Theo Gillen, Five Tool California NorCal Championships, Five Tool Show 17U Championships (Mattingly Series), Five Tool Alex Bregman South World Series, Five Tool California SoCal 16U Invitational

05/30/2023

Kickoff Weekend Takeaways

We take a look back at some of the standouts from Five Tool's Kickoff Weekend in Houston and Dallas. Some usual suspects make the list, but there are plenty of new names who established themselves as dudes to follow the next couple of months and beyond.

Berkeley Roddy, Brady Gray, Brayden Bergman, Caden Richardson, Caleb Hoover, Cole Dunlap, Cooper Strawn, Dasan Harris, Donnie Edgar, Dylan Terry, Eli Curtis, Ethan Ball, Jace Barron, Jailen Watkins, Landon Brown, Lucas Nawrocki, Luke Bussman, Sawyer Farr, Trevyn Turner, Ty Higginbotham, Five Tool Texas Houston Kickoff, Five Tool Texas DFW Kickoff

05/22/2023

Dustin's Deep Drives (5/22/23)

Excited about the postseason baseball he's watched, Dustin McComas delivers 5,000 words about Cypress Woods, Tomball, The Woodlands, Westlake, Round Rock, Reagan, Tomball Memorial, Magnolia West, Klein Oak, Foster, top 2023 MLB Draft prospects and more.

Andrew Ermis, Ashton Beaird, Brady Sullivan, Braeden Babb, Brayden Sharp, Brennan Greer, Cade Algaier, Cade Arrambide, Cade Waibel, Caldwell McFaddin, Caleb Cuppuccio, Catcher Hopkins, Chance Covert, Chase Batten, Chase Lovick, CJ Sampson, Cody Palacios, Cole Taylor, Ethan Farris, Hudson Ellis, Jack Brady, Jake Barron, James Ellwanger, Joe Sockwell, Keegan Demmer, Kolvin Davis, Makoy Stone, Mason Green, Matt Scott II, McClane Helton, Micah Dean, Nathan Duvall, Owen Smith, Rhenn Andrewartha, Ryland Rangel, Sage Sanders, Sam Myers, Travis Sykora, Trenton Buckley, Tristan Russell

05/17/2023

Uncommitted Spotlight: 2023 Prospects from Texas, California, Arizona, Colorado and Oklahoma

The Five Tool staff worked together to come up with a collection of 2023 players we’ve seen in person this season who are uncommitted but talented and skilled enough to continue playing at the next level.

Alex Berndlmaier, Andrew Ermis, Andrew Grenert, Brady Ranallo, Carson Miller, Chase Irby, Chase Lovick, Colby Mann, Corbin Gunter, Derek Gonzales, Derek Pham, Jackson Duffin, Jacob Rabb, Jake Melvin, Johnathon Canter, Juan Carlos Kalemera, Matt Moses, Matthew Welsh, Nathan Duvall, Noah Morris, Noah Scott, Ryan Jenkins, Tanner McDonell, Thomas Smith, Tyler Allen, Zach Blatter

05/04/2023

Texas Playoff Predictions

Drew and Dustin make their Texas playoff predictions and identify a team to watch in each 6A, 5A and 4A region in addition to picking winners for all classifications.

05/03/2023

The Five Tool Five (5/3/23)

We begin in cooler Colorado where a senior pitcher turned in a big-time performance against one of the state's best teams and then head to warmer Arizona to get a look at four uncommitted prospects who performed well in front of our cameras.

Billy Gregory, Cannon Peery, Gavin Mesa, Jaylen Payne, Noah Scott

04/17/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (4/10-4/16)

This week’s list features an unbelievably dominant pitching performance from Texas’ top 2024 player, excellent defense in clutch situations and big power from around the nation.

Aidan Smith, Andrew Padova, Caden Young, Casan Evans, Casey Borba, Kaemon Cantu, Kayson Cunningham, Lathan Van Ausdall, Miles Syptak, Nathan Bayus

04/17/2023

Five Tool Announces Strengthened Partnership with Arizona Fall Classic

September and October AZFC events will now be, "Powered by Five Tool."

04/13/2023

The Five Tool Five (4/13/23)

Is Colorado becoming a sneaky-good place to go find some pitching talent? I don’t know. But I do know our Five Tool Colorado team saw a lot of talent on the mound during recent games.

Ben Leikam, Cade Kunz, Chase Ruden, Paul Hughes, Zach Perry

04/04/2023

The Five Tool Five (4/4/23)

Our newest edition takes readers to Arizona for a look at Hamilton High School's dynamic hitting duo and an uncommitted senior pitcher who looks like a D1 caliber prospect. Plus, we highlight a 2023 uncommitted shortstop who is having a strong season and identify a 2025 power hitter to follow.

Adrian Montoya, Andrew Grenert, Roch Cholowsky, Rohan Lettow, Zach Wadas

03/28/2023

SW Homeschool Classic Standouts

We take a look back at this past weekend's SW Homeschool Classic and identify six standout players, including three uncommitted prospects.

Aiden McNulty, Austin Parker, Klayton Bolkema, Sam Gerth, Sebastian Willis Arauz

03/27/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (3/21-3/27)

This week’s list includes hitting highlights from a JUCO game that ended with a football score and the new favorite for defensive play of the year.

Ashton Hartwig, Cameron Davidson, Chris Johnson , Jack Cagianello, Jaylen Payne, Josh Overbeek, Klayton Bolkema, Kyrin LeBlanc, Tysaac Noland, Zane Becker

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