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08/22/2022

Five Tool was in San Diego for the 36th annual Area Code games. Who stood out for the Texas Rangers? Scouting notes, observations, projections and more.

Aden Howard, Aidan Smith, Alexander Solis, Barrett Kent, Blake Julius, Blake Mitchell, Brayden Sharp, Cooper Strawn, David Heefner, Dondreone Kennedy, Drew Markle, Gavyn Jones, Jack Bell, Jaquae Stewart, Jerson Martin, Kendall George, Mac Rose, MJ Seo, Nehomar Ochoa, Travis Sykora, Tristan Russell, Zane Adams

08/16/2022

Grant and Will's SoCal Scout Notes (July 21-24)

Seth Baldwin, Aces Baseball Club 2022

08/05/2022

Area Code Games Preview

Five Tool is heading to Area Code! Dustin McComas and Drew Bishop preview what they're most excited about, the players they're especially interested in evaluating and more.

Aden Howard, Alexander Solis, Barrett Kent, Blake Julius, Blake Mitchell, Brayden Sharp, Casey Borba, David Hogg II, Eric Bitonti, Evan Miranda, Gavyn Jones, Jackson Brasseux, Josh Tiedemann, Justin Lee, Kayson Cunningham, Luke Billings, Marcos Paz, Minjae Seo, Nathan Tobin, Robert Orloski, Taylor Tracey, Travis Sykora, Wyatt Sanford, Zane Adams

08/05/2022

Dudes of the Weekend: Week 10

08/03/2022

2023’s Blake Mitchell talks state championship win, LSU commitment

Blake Mitchell

08/03/2022

Grant and Will's SoCal Scout Notes (July 14-17)

08/01/2022

TSA Prospects All-Star Notes

Sugar Land hosted the annual Texas Scouts Association Prospects All-Star Game and Five Tool was there to see some 2023 pitchers who are emerging as some of the best in the state.

Aidan Coleman, Alexander Solis, Blake Mitchell, Boots Landry, Conner Bennett, Connor Cuff, Davis Rivers, Derrick Mitchell, Diego Luzardo, Dondreone Kennedy, Drew Markle, Easton Tumis, Garet Boehm, Hayden Morris, Jack Bell, Jakob Schulz, Jaquae Stewart, Landon Bowden, Nehomar Ochoa, Tanner Wiggins, Tye Briscoe, Zane Adams

07/29/2022

Five Tool WS Scout Notes

The summer is winding down but the big-time performances didn't stop, including a few that immediately led to college commitments.

Aidan Lopez, Andrew Ramos, Brandon Morio, Cade Smith, Dawson Cleveland, Diego Diaz, Diego Washington, Donovan Becerra, Drew Wenske, Garrett Robertson, Hayden Tanksley, Isaac Yruretagoyena, Jackson Hill, Jaden Black, James Morio, Jody Murillo, Joshua Martinez, Kade Neuenschwander, Kaden Kaspar, Kaden Long, Krue Lowe, Kwinn Pfeiffer, Levi Risenhoover, Matt Hudspeth, Riley Graham, Theodore Falkenberg, Toby Schubert, Travis Vlasek, Ty Zahradnik

07/29/2022

Dudes of the Weekend: Week 9

07/26/2022

USA Prime Brewer 2024 caps off summer with Mickey Mantle World Series title

07/25/2022

Grant and Will's SoCal Scout Notes (July 7-10)

07/21/2022

Dudes of the Weekend: Week 8

07/18/2022

Mattingly WS Scout Notes (Part 4)

Led by players like Drew Markle, Brayden Randle, JJ Kennett and Jack Bell, Texas Twelve Maroon 2023 slugged its way to a Gold Glove bracket championship. Plus, a big RHP from Katy showed one of the best heaters in Texas.

Alexander Paniagua, Blake Brown, Blayne Polen, Brayden Randle, Cole Kaase, Cooper Burgess, DJ Pinkerton, Drew Markle, Drew Schmidt, Gredan Wolf, Jack Bell, Jacob Tanguma, James Ellwanger, JJ Kennett, Jonathan Gonzales, Kaleb Thomas, Landon West, Matteo Copp, Noah Thorn, Penner Unruh, Sam Myers, Ty Baker

07/18/2022

Mattingly WS Scout Notes (Part 3)

Marucci Elite Texas 2023 - Thames was one of two Marucci teams who played deep into the AABC Mattingly WS and RHP Stephen Sepulveda was a big reason why. Plus, a hitter from Stix Scout 2023 made his case as one of the best in Texas.

Arthur Perez, Blake Julius, Brayden Sharp, Brett Smajstrla, Briley Van, Brok Eddy, Colin Fisher, Connor Clark, Dylan Schlaegel, Ethan Gillespie, Ethan Mendoza, Finley Bates, Gage Kimble, Jackson Low, Johnathon Canter, Kyndall Cassidy, Lance Rudder, Larry Drake, Max Stanley, Michael Herndon, Parker Hutyra, Parker Ibrahimi, Stephen Sepulveda, Tanner Wiggins, Tre Broussard, Trevor Tranberg, Tyler Townsend

07/18/2022

Mattingly WS Scout Notes (Part 2)

Texas Twelve 2023 Black, Sandlot 17U - Russell and Dallas Tigers Hernandez -2023 provided tough competition, but GPS Legends 17U Puffer was led by its dominant pitching to a bracket championship.

Aden Howard, Andrew Del Hierro, Andrew Hilton, Blake Brinkmeyer, Brady Englett, Brady Henke, Braydon Sanford, Cade Dodson, Cade Waibel, Caden Mitchell, Cameron Williams, Chandler Fowler, Clayton Freshcorn, Connor Freeman, Cooper Scott, Cooper Strawn, David Heefner, Drew Veatch, Ethan Gonzalez, Harrison Rosar, Jackson Elizondo, Jackson Rooker, Jax Ryan, Kade Crawford, Lane Sparks, Lucas Moore, Mason Gerrard, Noah Bentley, RJ Ruais, Tyler Garritano, William Johnson

07/18/2022

Mattingly WS Scout Notes (Part 1)

Tournament MVP Aidan Smith led Dulin's Dodgers Prime 17U to the AABC Don Mattingly World Series title and much more from the Yankees Bracket.

Aidan Smith, Andy Neal, Ayden Terry, Barrett Kent, Brad Pruett, Brooks Carter, Bryce Gilchrist, Caleb Boswell, Carson Priebe, Gavin Hickman, Gavin Taylor, Gene Trujillo, Jacob Mabie, Kyle Bade, Kyle Chambers, Kyler Proctor, Lane Allen, Luke Lianthong, Matt Ossenfort, Tobias Motley, Vascon Smith

07/14/2022

Dudes of the Weekend: Week 7

07/13/2022

Grant and Will's SoCal Scout Notes (June 28-July 2)

07/13/2022

Ethan Mendoza finishes Mattingly, prepares for AC Games

07/08/2022

Mattingly WS: Five Early Takeaways

The AABC Don Mattingly World Series is off and running. Already, there are several big-time standouts in the 2023 class, including a hitter making a strong case as the best one in Texas and a right-handed pitcher from Colorado with tremendous stuff.

Aidan Smith, Brett Smajstrla, Clayton Freshcorn, Ethan Mendoza, Max Stanley

07/07/2022

Dudes of the Weekend: Week 6

07/06/2022

NTXBC Dirtbags 2023 Woods/Sedberry RHP Tanner Wiggins continues success

07/04/2022

Mattingly WS: Players We're Excited to See

07/03/2022