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12/01/2023

2024 Uncommitted List: Pitchers from California (and a few others from other states)

Like Texas, California is extremely deep, which means there is a long list of talented pitchers still uncommitted. This group includes major fall standouts, top high school performers, really impressive breaking balls and more. Plus, a pitcher from Wyoming who touched 93 MPH this fall.

Alito McBean, Andrew Padova, Anthony Andrews, Brady Strohm, Brock Johnson, Gerardo Gonzalez, Keenan Anzai, Lincoln Bergman, Michael Malki, Nate Wedderburn, Nolan Tillitt, Sage Nelson, Sean Cannon, Travis Maxwell, Walker Shaw, Winston Peterson

11/30/2023

2024 Uncommitted List: Pitchers from Texas

A few righties up to 93 MPH, one of the best curveballs we saw in the summer, some of the state's top competitors and more... we continue our coverage of uncommitted 2024 prospects with 20 pitchers from Texas.

Adin Ruiz, Aidan Moody, Cade Plunkett, Cole Melton, Gavin Brewer, Griffin Lewis, Harrison Thayer, Jack Sharp, Jordan Stribling, Kadyn Leon, Lance Gorman, Logan Phillips, Luke Saunders, Michael Dudolski, Parker Bowman, Ridge Morgan, Tommy Mulkern, Tyler Ryden, Zachary Applegate

11/29/2023

2024 Uncommitted List: Position Players and Two-way Prospects from Texas

For colleges still looking to add to their 2024 class, we’ve collected some names of players – many of whom are JUCO/D2 prospects - who have stood out during the spring and/or summer. We’ll begin with position players and some two-way prospects from Texas before a list of Texas pitchers and then a list of national names from places like Arizona, California and even Utah and Wyoming.

Austin Godwin, Austin Phillips, Ayden Pearcy, Caleb Watkins, Charlie Anderson, Coleman Ryan, Collin Dennis, Connor Priddy, Devin Peterson, Diego Flores, Drew Smith, Grant Anderson, Grant Moore, Harrison Wall, Hawk Bowers, Hudson Hutcheson, Jaden Corzine, James Raecek, Jesse "Stone" Gomez, Kade Nathman, Lex Rich, Luke Nohinek, Major Spence, Marco Gonzales, Marshall Maynard, Omari Johnson, Ronald Woods Jr., Ryan Selvaggi, Sawyer Dunagan, Sawyer Haynes

11/17/2023

The Debut of the 2025 Five Tool Texas 55 (Top 10 Players)

The 2025 Five Tool Texas 55 is here! We unveil the list and share in-depth scouting reports on the top 10 prospects.

Brody Walls, Cooper Fulbright, Jack McKernan, Johnny Slawinski, Kayson Cunningham, Lucas Franco, Luke Billings, Marcos Paz, Matthew Boughton, Omar Serna

10/04/2023

Arizona Fall Classic Senior Standouts

The junior event forecasted what was ahead: a loaded senior Arizona Fall Classic. We take a look at some of the many standouts and shine a light on several uncommitted prospects who should have college coaches' attention.

Aiden Alvarez, Ayden Pearcy, Beck Sullivan, Bryce Robinette, Bryson Schelp, Cam Caminiti, Cole Rogers, Corbin Giesen, Darin Osterloh, Degan Kubat, Elias Pereira, Jacob Freer, Johnny Casale, Joseph Norris, Kory Chu, Michal Sindelka, Peyton Adams, Rayner Heinrich, Sam Kretsch, Ty Southisene, Winston Peterson, Wyatt Miyamoto, Zach Doyle, Zach Kmatz

09/21/2023

Texas Scouts Association Upperclass Games: Position Players

There were some big names that attracted the attention of the numerous pro scouts in attendance, but there were also some uncommitted seniors who caught our eye during the Texas Scouts Association Games.

AJ Atkinson, AJ Depaolo, Austin Godwin, Ayden Pearcy, Brady Gray, Brock Boddie, Caden Miller, Caleb Railey, Carter Alderson, Cody Cashon, Cohl McCoy, Cole Giametta, Collin Poindexter, Collin Poindexter, Cooper Markle, Devin Nunez, Elbert "Trey" Craig, Ethan Ho, Fisher Polydoroff, Grant Moore, Hayden Crites, Hogan Nelson, Jacob Silva, James Raecek, Javier Alvarez, Jaxon Conover, Jeffrey Claycomb, Jorge Arcia, Joshua Viars, Joshua Viars, Kendyl Johnson, Luke Billings, Luke Nohinek, Mak Lerma, Marshall Maynard, Matthew Boughton, Omari Johnson, Pearson Riebock, Peyton Taff, Rayner Heinrich, Reece Lunsford, Rock Duer, Sage Sanders, Sam Distel, Samuel Jenkins, Sawyer Farr, Sawyer Strosnider, Wyatt Sanford, Zeke Seoane, Texas Scouts Association Games Powered by Five Tool

09/18/2023

Texas Scouts Association Underclass Games Standouts

While the upperclass games were the main attraction, the Texas Scouts Association Underclass Games was a loaded event, too. We highlight several standouts from many of the best teams.

Aiden McNulty, Andrew "Cole" Rhame, Asher Martinez, Ben Lindsey, Brayden Montes, Cade Stuckey, Caiden Hubbard, Conner Helms, Cooper Haygood, Davin Seale, Davis Perkins, Dawson Hinson, Dylan Rainey, Ethan Bentley, Ethan Downum, Evan O'Connor, Gavin Chaney, Grayson McKelvey, Holden Hering, Hudson Hartgrove, Jack Casteel, Jack Fuller, Jackson Arnett, Jacob Gayman, Jacob Mathewson, Jailen Watkins, Jameson Taylor, Jaxon Wylie, Judd Nash, Kolin Swindall, Logan Sariga, Luke Douglas, Mateo Valenzuela, Mitchell Morton, Reese Ogden, Ryan Castilleja, Saxton Turnbough, Vanson Jones, Texas Scouts Association Underclass Games Powered by Five Tool

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

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, 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

08/30/2023

Area Code Underclass Team Report: Rangers

Led by maybe the best pure hitter, one of the best right-handed pitching prospects, some of the best stuff of any pitcher and more, the Rangers performed well in San Diego. We cover that and more with our team report from Area Code underclass.

Aiden Barrientes, Brady Janusek, Braxton Van Cleave, Brody Walls, Cayden Mitchell, Chandler Hart, Clayton Namken, Cooper Fulbright, Jack McKernan, Kayson Cunningham, Lucas Franco, Luke Billings, Marcos Paz, Mason Murphy, Matthew Boughton, Minjae Seo, Nico Partida, Omar Serna, Trey Rangel, Wes Baker

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

08/28/2023

Area Code Underclass Team Report: Athletics

A case can be made the A's had the best uncommitted left-handed pitcher in the event and superstar Rashad Hayes did his thing at shortstop. Plus, there were several more uncommitted prospects who made a big name for themselves. That and more in our Athletics team report from Area Code underclass.

Alec Blair, Brady Dobson, Brayden Jaksa, Brock Ketelsen, Brock Sell, Cash Brennan, Chase Bentley, Dax Hardcastle, Erik Rico, Jordan Ortiz, Kruz Schoolcraft, Marco Jones, Mark Wiepert, Rashad Hayes, Shane Johnson, Teddy Tokheim, Trace Pruitt

08/28/2023

Area Code Underclass Team Report: Brewers

Led by perhaps the top uncommitted position player in the country and the top right-handed pitching prospect, the Brewers were deep and very talented. We take a detailed look at their roster and who stood out during Area Code underclass.

Angel Cervantes, Angel Laya, Anthony Pack, Billy Carlson, Brady Ebel, Colt Peterson, Damian Casas, Diego Velazquez, Gavin Lauridsen, Grayson Boles, Landon Hodge, Mason Greenhouse, Paul Grossman, Reagan Ricken, Seth Hernandez, Trent Grindlinger, Tyler Wick, Vaughn Neckar, Zach Strickland

08/21/2023

Updated 2024 Five Tool Texas 55: The "Just Missed" List and Next 55

Limiting a list of outstanding players to 55 is very, very difficult. We take a look at who was in the mix to be No. 56 and unveil the next 55 players.

Anthony Ramirez, Berkeley Roddy, Blaine Brown, Blaine Lucas, Braden Regala, Braeden Scherzer, Brayden Mulkey, Brock DeYoung, Brooks Sartain, Brytton Clements, Cade Dodson, Cam Harris, Cameron Johnson, Chance Crawford, Chris Patterson, Cody Cashon, Colton Roquemore, Connor Mohan, Drew Saucedo, Easton Paxton, Elbert "Trey" Craig, Fisher Polydoroff, Garrett Wallace, Hagen Shedd, Hayden Crites, Hudson Ellis, Jack Hickerson, Jack Sharp, Jacob Silva, James Rheaume, JD Crisp, Josh Glaser, Kade Eudy, Keegan Demmer, Kutter Gage Webb, Landon Hutcheson, Maddox Keo, Mason Cook, Matthew Mainord, McClane Helton, Michael Catalano, Michael Dudolski, Miles Syptak, Parker Blackman, Rayner Heinrich, Ryley Leininger, Tate Greene, Tate Hickman, Timothy Haynes, Trenton Buckley, Tyler Walton, Wesley Peck, Will Yeary, Zachary Applegate, Zeke Seoane

08/21/2023

Updated 2024 Five Tool Texas 55: No. 11 - No. 55.

Continuing the coverage of our updated 2024 Five Tool Texas 55 with reports on players ranked No. 11-55.

Adrian Rodriguez, Aiden Sims, AJ Depaolo, Austin Phillips, Brady Coe, Brayden Bergman, Braylon Mitchell, Brenton Clark, Brooks Roberson, Bryce Navarre, Caden Miller, Caleb Hoover, Carson Luna, Cooper Powell, Dasan Hill, David Hogg II, Dawson Park, Devin Nunez, Donte Lewis, Houston Tomlinson, Isaiah Castaneda, Jack Frankel, Jackson Burns, Jaden Barfield, Jake Neely, Jake Overstreet, Jordan Ballin, Jordan Stribling, Kade Irons, Kadyn Leon, Kendyl Johnson, Kyle Branch, Marc Barnhard, Matt Scott II, Matthew Millett, Nathan Tobin, Park Prater, Pearson Riebock, Ridge Morgan, Ryler Smart, Theo Gillen, Tristan Bristow, Zachary Gingrich, Zack James, Zane Becker

08/21/2023

The Updated 2024 Five Tool Texas 55

The 2024 Five Tool Texas 55 is now updated after the spring and summer seasons and we unveil the list with detailed reports on the top 10 prospects.

Braylon Payne, Cade Arrambide, Casan Evans, Cooper Williams, Jason Flores, Nolan Traeger, Sam Erickson, Sawyer Farr, Sawyer Strosnider, Wyatt Sanford

08/01/2023

TSA All-Star Game: Scout Notes, Video and More

Thursday at Minute Maid Park, the Texas Scouts Association held its annual summer All-Star Game. Five Tool was there. We have video, scouting notes and much more.

Braxton Van Cleave, Braylon Payne, Brenton Clark, Bryce Navarre, Chase Fuentes, Cooper Williams, Elbert "Trey" Craig, Hayden Crites, Houston Tomlinson, Isaiah Castaneda, Jackson Burns, Jake Neely, Jason Flores, Jordan Stribling, Kadyn Leon, Marc Barnhard, Marcos Paz, Matt Scott II, Michael Dudolski, Nathan Tobin, Nolan Traeger, Tye Briscoe, Will Yeary, Zane Becker, Zeke Seoane

07/25/2023

Texas Twelve Scout League: Game Reports and Notes (July 20-23)

The Texas Twelve Baseball Scout League, powered by Five Tool, concluded this past week. Before we close the book on our time covering the league in Katy, we have our final game reports and notes from the last week of action.

Adin Ruiz, Aidan Moody, AJ Atkinson, Anthony Ramirez, Braddock Raven, Bryce Krenek, Caden Miller, Caleb Barry-Smith, Carson Luna, Collin Toedter, Daniel O'Briant, Drayton Mitchell, Jayden Stewart, Jordan Garza, Jud Dowell, Logan Witt, Mathew Jordan (MJ) Espinoza, Owen Horrell, Peyton Reynolds, Ryan Brautigam, Ryan Ratajczak, Sam Rickman, Wyatt Clewett, Texas Twelve Scout League Powered by Five Tool

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, Jonathan Massengale, Jordan Ballin, Levi Shaffer, 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, Carter Miller, Cord Rager, David Stanley, Dax Miller, Ethan Hunt, Jaxson Jester, Jonathan Christner, Joshua 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 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

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