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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

03/23/2023

Dustin's Deep Drives (3/23/23)

A top MLB Draft prospect toed the rubber and immediately threw 100 MPH. That, an uncommitted 2024 RHP who touched 95 MPH and notes on Reagan, New Braunfels, New Braunfels Canyon, Alamo Heights, Round Rock, Clark, Dripiping Springs, Katy, Tompkins, Coppell, Hutto and Smithson Valley.

Aidan Coleman, Aiden Pollard, Aidon Alvarez, Andrew Ermis, Andrew Schultz, Ashton Beaird, Braeden Best, Brennan Greer, Bruno Robles, Caden Roy, Clayton Namken, Cole Cravens, Cole Kaase, Conner Helms, Connor DiGesualdo, Cooper Markle, Cooper Rummel, Darius Woodson, David De Hoyos, Deuce Adams, Eli Castanon, Eli Castanon, Ethan Sanders, Evan Janner, Garet Boehm, Harrison Sobey, Hudson Ellis, Isaac Yruretagoyena, Ivan Gomez, Jackson Duffin, Jackson Elizondo, Jacob Silva, Jake Neely, Jake Wagoner, Jaxon Conover, Kaden Bertrand, Kaleb Rogers, Leo Carden, Liam Krauss, Lucas Moore, Mason Ashlock, Mathew Jordan (MJ) Espinoza, Matthew Netardus, Matthew Welsh, Michael Russell, Michael Yzaguirre, Parks Zunker, Ryder Rutledge, Ryland Rangel, Sam Ortiz, Taylor Tracey, Theo Howard, TJ Pompey, Travis Sykora, Tripp Villanueva, Ty Dagley, Will Canalichio, Zyon Hamilton

03/21/2023

The Five Tool Five (3/21/23)

Now that tournament action is winding down and high school baseball is gearing up for district play, we're dusting off the Five Tool Five and resuming our coverage of prospects from Texas, California, Arizona and more. Today, we highlight four uncommitted prospects from California and Arizona and share one of our favorite swings we've seen recently.

Carson McEntire, Jack Sand, Jackson Haney, Juan Carlos Kalemera, Ryan Harwood

03/20/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (3/13-3/20)

Our previous lists have been dominated by power hitting and power stuff. It's time to show some love to defense.

Ben Tryon, Brady Pike, Brody Walls, Chase Lovick, Ethan Tsui, Isaac Beeler, Jet Gilliam, Jordan Vigil, MJ Seo, Zeke Seoane

03/14/2023

Five Tool Festival Scout Notes: The National Schools

We're wrapping up our Five Tool Festival coverage with an overload of scout notes. The second and final part features the six schools from outside Texas that competed in the event - Bixby, Conway, Deer Creek, Edmond Santa Fe, Magnolia Heights, and Mater Dei.

Braden Ruiz, Brady Hamilton, Brennan Seiber, Brian Justice, Brittain Brewer, Brody Connors, Carson Brumbaugh, Carson Miller, Clayton Fisher, Cole Prosek, Cooper Pratt, Derek Gonzales, Devin Mitchell, Drew Prosek, Dylan Wetzel, Ethan Melton, Ezekiel Lara, Hugh Hill, Jack Williams, John Ellis Price, Kalani Santos, Keondre Fields, Kyler Spencer, Logan Hedrick, Luke Schimmels, Nate Murphy, Noah Morris, Owen Bailor, Preston Prock, Sam Gregg, Savion Sims, Shaun Cover, Taylor Tomlin, Tucker Satterfield, Vaughan McIntyre, Will Howell, Inaugural Five Tool HS Festival

03/13/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (3/6-3/12)

100 MPH heat. Yes, it happened and Five Tool was there to see it. Plus, we're showing some love to defense this week in addition to some big-time hitting and pitching performances.

Chandler Hart, Chase Morgan, Cole Rogers, David Hernandez, Diego Velazquez, Fisher Polydoroff, Jaquae Stewart, Juan Carlos Kalemera, Travis Sykora, Will Magids

03/07/2023

Five Tool Festival Superlatives

We had a lot of fun at the Five Tool Festival. Teams, coaches and players did, too. Miss any of the action? We're handing out superlatives to highlight top players and more.

Adrian Quintana, Andres Suarez, Ben Tryon, Brennan Seiber, Brian Justice, Brooks Roberson, Caden Sorrell, Carson Brumbaugh, Cole Prosek, Colin Moore, Cooper Pratt, Danny Lawler, David Hernandez, Derek Gonzales, Drew Smith, Easton Moomau, Gael Bernal, Griffin Lewis, Joshua Viars, Kalani Santos, Keller Lindeman, Landon Hutcheson, Landry Powell, Lincoln Skinner, Luke Billings, Luke Schimmels, Micah Kendrick, Pearson Riebock, Preston Prock, Quincy Pratt, Remington Spoerl, Shaun Cover, Stephen Sepulveda, Inaugural Five Tool HS Festival

03/06/2023

The Five Tool All-Festival Team

Picking just one team from a loaded Five Tool Festival proved to be a delightfully difficult process. Who made the cut? Let's find out...

Asher Millimet, Brayden Randle, Brooks Roberson, Caden Sorrell, Caleb Hoover, Carson Brumbaugh, Carson Miller, Chase Irby, Cooper Pratt, Easton Moomau, Ethan Melton, Gael Bernal, Hudson Hutcheson, Jake Overstreet, Jm Harduvel, Landon Hutcheson, Lincoln Skinner, Luke Billings, Luke Schimmels, Mac Rose, Micah Kendrick, Nate Murphy, Preston Prock, Remington Spoerl, Santana Hernandez, Savion Sims, Stephen Sepulveda, Taylor Tomlin, Tucker Satterfield, Van Klein, Inaugural Five Tool HS Festival

02/27/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (2/20 - 2/27)

The newest Top 10 of the Week features a bit of everything: clutch performances, complete games, power stuff and power bats. And it also features some uncommitted seniors who college coaches should be paying attention to.

Braydon Risley, Casan Evans, Jack Hickerson, Kannon Kemp, Lane Haworth, Micah Kendrick, Pearson Riebock, Will Magids, Zach Brown, Zachary Fetchel

02/24/2023

This Week in Baseball (2/24/23)

This week's installment profiles some hitters who are off to scorching-hot starts and also gets readers familiar with the new rule changes at the MLB level. (Photo: Texas State Athletics)

Chase Mora, Curtis Wolfe, Kolby Branch, Tanner Reaves

02/20/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (2/13 - 2/20)

No-nos, perfectos and bombs! Our weekly top 10 is loaded with fantastic pitching performances, majestic big flies, clutch bombs and walk-offs. Yeah, it was an exciting week, especially at the Texas Private School Classic.

Aidan Hoffman, AJ DePaolo, Brady Janusek, Christian Wells, Dondreone Kennedy, Jackson Burns, Mason Anania, Nick Rodriguez, Samuel Jenkins, Will Johnson, Xavier Mitchell

02/17/2023

Dustin's Deep Drives (2/17/23)

It's time to ride shotgun because Dustin is back and driving around the state to catch some of the best talent, action, games and more. Scrimmages aren't the best evaluation setting, but that didn't slow down his roll. The first installment of 2023 has notes on 11 high schools and countless player.

Alberto Santos IV, Alex Berndlmaier, Alex Martinez, Alex Petrovic, Alex Reyna, Andrew Mason, Ben Feuer, Ben Longoria, Blake Peterson, Brady Peters, Bruno Robles, Bryce Wells, Cade Algaier, Cade Waibel, Cameron Johnson, Cole Patrick, Connor DiGesualdo, Cooper Ashby, Cooper Burgess, David De Hoyos, Devin Peterson, Dylan Nunez, Ed Small, Eli Hellmann, Ethan Gonzalez, Gavin Gomez, Grant Anderson, Hank Howard, Hudson Ellis, Isaac Beeler, Jack Brady, Jackson Duffin, Jackson Elizondo, Jackson Harrell, Jake Skelly, Jake Wagoner, JD Crisp, Jeremiah Arnett, Joe Sockwell, John D Mitchell, Kade Nathman, Kutter Gage Webb, Luke Pettitte, Major Pellien, Mason Semmelmann, Mathew Jordan (MJ) Espinoza, Maverick Minister, Michael Herndon, Nick Dunch, Noah Breuer, Nolan Jondahl, Nolan Traeger, Parks Zunker, Reagan Chomel, Ripp Soto, Ronin McCraw, Rylan Unnasch, Ryley Leininger, Sage Sanders, Sawyer Haynes, Seve Martinez, Stephen Wilder, Tanner Jackson, Theo Gillen, Travis Sykora, Turner Murdock, Ty Baker, Will Broderick, Yul Salaburu, Zachary Daigre, Zachary Fetchel, Zachary Gingrich

02/17/2023

This Week in Baseball (2/17/23)

The newest installment of This Week in Baseball highlights five of the most picturesque and awesome baseball facilities around the nation.

02/13/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (2/4 - 2/12)

Baseball season is here and the Five Tool staff is here, there and everywhere. Our new weekly feature shares the top 10 performances, plays and video we captured from across the nation. This week, players came through in big moments and there was no shortage of big flies.

Alex Petrovic, Andy Neal, Curtis Wolfe, Dondreone Kennedy, Hunter Friedberg, Josh Bostick, Lex Rich, Marshall Lipsey, Will Bush, William Johnson

02/10/2023

The Five Tool Five (2/10/23)

How desperate are we for actual baseball games? Today's Five Tool Five is comprised entirely of players from Thursday night's exciting game between Prestwood Christian Academy and The Brook Hill School. A senior heading to Texas showed impressive athleticism and competitiveness; UTA landed a steal in the 2023 class; and a trio of young, uncommitted players to follow closely.

Chris Patterson, Dallas Clements, Dondreone Kennedy, Lex Rich, William Johnson

02/10/2023

This Week in Baseball (2/10/23)

This week, Drew takes a look at five freshmen or top prospects poised to make a big impact for their respective teams.

Angel Acosta, Carson Turnquist, Joshua Viars

02/09/2023

National High School Player Draft: Our Third Lineup

Following our National High School Player Draft during a recent Five Tool podcast, Drew and Dustin each selected a third lineup. Did any players make both lineups? Could this lineup beat the others? Take a look.

Dante Nori, Ethan Schiefelbein, James Whitaker, Landon Victorian, Matthew Champion, Roch Cholowsky, Roman Martin, Seth Hernandez, Ty Southisene, Zach Strickland, Zach Wadas

02/07/2023

The Five Tool Five (2/7/23)

Baseball is back! The Five Tool team shook off the ice and was back out at ballparks around Texas. We cover a couple of standout pitching performances from Smithson Valley's loaded roster; a top national talent participating in the Five Tool Festival who is riding some MLB Draft helium; an uncommitted senior from California who was a big summer performer; and an advanced 2025 hitter from Arizona to follow.

Cooper Pratt, Matteo Copp, Nano Lopez, Seve Martinez, Zachary Gingrich

02/03/2023

This Week in Baseball (2/3/23)

In the first edition of This Week in Baseball, Drew Bishop explores what's happening across five baseball levels: high school, junior college, mid-major D1, power-five D1 and Major League Baseball. He highlights five coaching hires to watch this upcoming season.

Brady Sullivan, Chase Morgan, Ethan Farris, Mason Green, Sam Myers, Tristan Russell

01/31/2023

RECAP: National High School Player Draft

Drew and Dustin review their rosters from the Five Tool Podcast National High School Player Draft and explain why picking from so much talent proved difficult.

Aukai Kea, Billy Carlson, Brady Ebel, Bryce Rainer, Cam Caminiti, Cooper Pratt, Derek Curiel, Eric Bitonti, Josh Springer, Roch Cholowsky, Roman Martin, Ryder Helfrick, Steven Milam, Trey Morris, Vaughn Neckar, Walker Martin, Will Gasparino, Zach Wadas

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