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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, Judson 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, 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

07/24/2023

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Pool 4

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 4 teams, featuring a loaded Stix 2024 Scout group with one of the top uncommitted left-handers in Texas.

Adrian Rodriguez, AJ Miera, Anthony Llera, Austin Phillips, Braden Hernandez, Braden McIntire, Braxton Wakefield, Cody Cashon, Cole Giametta, Cooper Powell, Dylan Archuleta, Easton Miller, Fisher Polydoroff, Garrett Wallace, Ian Collier, Isaac Evans, Jack Hubble, Jaden Barfield, Joey McLaughlin, Josh Glaser, Kade Irons, Matthew Boughton, Mister Randle, Patrick Stephen Lewis, Rafael Furcal Jr, Raymundo Vazquez, Ricardo Cedeno, Vincent Van der Wel, Will Yeary, Zack James, Zane Becker, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/24/2023

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Pool 3

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 3 teams, featuring a team led by a shortstop who looked the part of a top MLB Draft prospect.

Braeden Scherzer, Braxton Van Cleave, Brody Kahle, Brody Walls, Brooks Sartain, Caldwell McFaddin, Cayden Mitchell, CJ Hansford, Clayton Namken, Cooper Rummel, Dawson Park, Ed Small, Eli Willits, Gus Begert, Hudson Knight, Jack Buerkle, Jaxon Rickert, John Carroll, Kendyl Johnson, Kenny Noe, Landon Karrh, Marcos Paz, Matthew Bolton, Matthew Mainord, Michael Catalano, Oscar Salazar, Parker Blackman, Parker Bowman, Ryan Williams, Tyler Espinosa, William Hill, Wyatt Sanford, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/24/2023

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Pool 2

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 2 teams, featuring tournament runner-up the Dallas Tigers - Bergman.

Alex Caddell, Andrew Fonte, Anthony Sanchez, Berkeley Roddy, Blake Encarnacion, Brady Gray, Byron Burrell, Caden Richardson, Caden Young, Caleb Hoover, Chile Timmons, Christopher Alsobrooks, Colby DeMars, Colton Roquemore, Cooper Moore, Ethan Atchley, Holden Hering, Jack Hickerson, Jorge Herrera, Landon Graham, Matthew Hutchinson, Mitchell Morton, Nick Dunch, Park Prater, Ridge Morgan, Rodney Haywood, Roland Aguillon, Sam DeLong, Sawyer Farr, Sawyer Strosnider, Shawn Robertson, Tyler Ryden, William Adimora, Zachary Applegate, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/24/2023

Mattingly WS Scout Notes: Pool 1

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 begins with Pool 1 teams, featuring quarterfinalist 5 Star Performance DFW 2024 - National.

AJ Atkinson, Austin Hardy, Brady Boles, Brandon Stewart, Brett Petillo, Brooks Roberson, Caden Baker, Caleb Watkins, Caven Fuentes, Connor McCabe, Cooper Markle, Drew Smith, Eduardo Tamez, Ethan Muniz, Gavin Brewer, Harrison Thayer, Hudson Hutcheson, Jackson Jordan, James Rheaume, Jeter Battles, Jeter Battles, Keller Lindeman, Landon Hutcheson, Lane Stockton, Orlando Balderas, Sawyer Dunagan, Timothy Haynes, Trey Walker, Tucker Tittle, Ty Powell, Zeke Seoane, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/21/2023

Texas Twelve Scout League: Game Reports and Notes (July 13-16)

Our coverage of the Texas Twelve Scout League continues with game reports and notes from July 13-16.

Aiden Verette, Ashton Garza, Bentley Blinka, Brock Field, Brody Tribe, Chase Tetlow, Dylan Pekar, Fred Kirschner, Gunnar Fromme, Hunter Clark, Jaxson Dotson, Jaxson Thompson, Joaquin Montes, Julian Colsa, Keaton Johnson, Landry Mendoza, Michael Jace Dixon, Ricky Martinez, Tristan Mahurin, Yanni Ibikunle, Texas Twelve Scout League Powered by Five Tool

07/17/2023

Texas Twelve Scout League: Game Reports and Notes (July 6-9)

Some familiar Texas Twelve names and some new ones caught the attention of Five Tool Texas. Read our game reports and notes from July 6th-9th games.

Aidan Moody, Andrew Paulson, Andrew Turnbow, Anthony Ramirez, Beckett Richards, Caden Miller, Cameron Thrower, Christopher Gutierrez, Collin Toedter, Drew Saucedo, Erich Daigle, Evan Robson, Grant Burns, Isaiah Robledo, James Rheaume, Marc Barnhard, Mason Murphy, Mathew Jordan (MJ) Espinoza, Nolan Traeger, Raul Trevino, Ryan Brautigam, Ryan Ratajczak, Texas Twelve Scout League Powered by Five Tool

07/13/2023

Mattingly WS: Day Three Takeaways

Walk-off bombs, back-and-forth slugfests, drama and more during day three of the AABC Don Mattingly World Series.

Anthony Llera, Brady Coe, Brock DeYoung, Brody Walls, Bryce Robinette, Caden Miller, Caleb Railey, Colby DeMars, Collin Poindexter, Connor Mohan, Drew Saucedo, Easton Paxton, Eli Willits, Esteban Toscano, Hunter Lowry, Isaiah Castaneda, Jackson Generals, Kendyl Johnson, Marc Barnhard, Nick Dunch, Patrick Stephen Lewis, Rafael Furcal Jr, Rayner Heinrich, Sloan Steimel, Tyler Weston, Wyatt Sanford, Zane Becker, AABC Don Mattingly World Series

07/08/2023

Some Standouts from Across the Five Tool Network... (July 7)

In what might be one of the busiest weeks on the Five Tool summer schedule, we have events going in California, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Kansas City, Utah, Colorado… you get the point. Here’s a look at some of the standouts from across the Five Tool network:

Colby Fowler, Cole Dunlap, Cole Ybarra, Conner Helms, Devin Nunez, Giovanni Guariglia, Hudson Hartgrove, Jackson Burns, Jacob Madrid, Joseph Sandusky, Kory Chu, Will Jordan, Texas Twelve Scout League Powered by Five Tool, Five Tool California SoCal 15U Invitational, Five Tool Texas Houston Classic, Five Tool Alex Bregman South World Series, Five Tool California SoCal 16U Invitational

07/06/2023

The Final Five Tool Texas 55: The Just Missed List

Cutting a list to just 55 players is hard. So, we're concluding our 2023 Five Tool Texas 55 coverage with the next 55 players on our 'Just Missed' list.

Andrew Ermis, Ben Tryon, Blake Julius, Brad Pruett, Brady Sullivan, Braylen Collins, Cade Waibel, Caden Ferraro, Caden Mitchell, Carson Priebe, Caylon Dygert, Charlie Atkinson, Clayton Freshcorn, Cole Johnson, Colton Griffin, Conner Bennett, Connor Cuff, Dakota Howard, Dasan Harris, Davis Rivers, Derrick Mitchell, Dillon Lester, Garet Boehm, Gavin Rutherford, Jackson Baker, Jackson Brasseux, Jackson Elizondo, Jackson Hill, Jackson Wilkerson, Jakob Schulz, JM Long, Keevyn Goss, Kyle Bade, Landon Bowden, Landon West, Landry Powell, Lane Sparks, Logan Myers, Logan Simmons, Lucas Moore, Luke Pettitte, Micah Dean, Noah Bentley, Noah Kendrick, OJ Gonzalez, Parker Hutyra, Paxton Terveen, Ryne Farber, Samson Pugh, Tarris Murray, Tobias Motley, Ty Zahradnik, Uriah Walters, William Johnson, Zach Frye

07/05/2023

The Final Five Tool Texas 55: Nos. 31-55

We continue our coverage of the final Five Tool Texas 55 for the 2023 class with players ranked No. 31-55...

Ace Reese, Aidan Coleman, Alex Petrovic, Alexander Solis, Bennett Fryman, Blake Brown, Boots Landry, Bryce McCain, Chase Morgan, Dondreone Kennedy, Drew Markle, Easton Tumis, Hank Howard, Hayden Morris, Hudson Hamilton, Jaquae Stewart, Javier Torres, Lane Allen, Mac Rose, Mason Green, MJ Seo, RJ Ruais, Stephen Sepulveda, Tanner Wiggins, Tristan Russell

07/05/2023

Grand Oaks duo of Tomlinson, Barnhard established themselves as DUDES at Twelve Scout League

Marc Barnhard and Houston Tomlinson are both right-handed pitchers from Grand Oaks and are both uncommitted. But they might not be uncommitted for long after throwing extremely well in front of a ton of college coaches at Twelve Scout League. Notes on them, more standout pitchers, and an uncommitted 2024 hitter who turned heads.

Braddock Raven, Brent Frosch, Caden Hoff, Caden Miller, Carson Luna, Collin Toedter, Davian Garcia, Devin Nunez, Drayton Mitchell, Harper Gates, Houston Tomlinson, Jack Vasquez, Jake Earnest, James Rheaume, Kason Kolle, Marc Barnhard, Mason Jacob, Owen Horrell, Tristan Esquivel, Tyler Ramos, Texas Twelve Scout League Powered by Five Tool

07/05/2023

Texas Twelve Scout League: Game Reports and Notes (June 29-July 2)

Pitching, pitching and more pitching. The Texas Twelve Scout League delivered standout performances on the mound from 2027 youngsters and big-time 2024 prospects. Our reports on that action and much more from last week's games.

Aidan Moody, Aiden Shreve, Bennett Hale, Braddock Raven, Brent Frosch, Bryce Nixon, Carson Luna, Cole Meredith, Collin Toedter, Davian Garcia, Devin Cummings, Drayton Mitchell, Drew Emery, Dylan Stallones, Ethan Kerze, Gage Goldman, Harper Gates, Houston Tomlinson, Hudson Chenard, Hunter Baros, Jack Vasquez, Jake Earnest, James Rheaume, Jaxson Hanel, Jayden Stewart, Judson Dowell, Karson Reeder, Kason Kolle, Marc Barnhard, Mason Jacob, Mathew Jordan (MJ) Espinoza, Nicolas Piazza, Owen Horrell, Tristan Esquivel, Tyler Ramos, Texas Twelve Scout League Powered by Five Tool

07/05/2023

Houston College Championships Scout Notes

The Houston College Championships included a long list of intriguing, uncommitted prospects in the 2024 class. We have notes on those players, a 15U team that continues to impress, big-time pitching performances and much more.

Austin Hardy, Brady Boles, Branden West, Brandon Stewart, Caleb Watkins, Cameron Johnson, Chad Pantuso, Christopher Gutierrez, Connor McCabe, Dawson Park, Drew Smith, Ethan Chavez, Grant Origer, Grant Stratta, Hudson Hutcheson, Hunter Heath, Isaac Robles, Jack Sharp, Jackson Jordan, Jackson Marshall, Jake Overstreet, Jeter Battles, Jeter Battles, Kai Hood, Landon Hutcheson, Lane Stockton, Maddox Keo, Oscar Salazar, Parker Blackman, Reed Osborne, Timothy Haynes, Ty Powell, Tyler Espinosa, Wes Baker, Zeke Seoane, Five Tool Texas Houston College Championships

06/28/2023

Texas Twelve Scout League: 2024 Notes (June 24-25 games)

At the Cotton Sports Ranch in Katy, Texas, the Twelve Baseball Scout League continued this past weekend with entertaining 2024 matchups filled with notable performances. Five Tool Texas was there and has reports from Saturday and Sunday games.

Andrew Turnbow, Anthony Ramirez, Beckett Richards, Cameron Thrower, Chance Crawford, Cooper Schmidt, Diesel Gonzalez, Gage Dorris, Gavin Brewer, Jack Kemper, Jack Meloy, Jack Spenst, Joaquin Costa, Klayton Kurtz, Logan Witt, Ryan Brautigam, Ryan Ratajczak, Sam Rickman, Sutton Hull, Tanner Reese, Wally Bockelmann, Wyatt Lacina, Zach franco, Texas Twelve Scout League Powered by Five Tool

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