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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

01/27/2023

The Five Tool Five (1/27/23)

Burritos, amazing scenery, unique history and art aren't the only things New Mexico does well. It is home to some really good baseball players, too. We take a look at five uncommitted prospects who will be on the D1 radar if they aren't already.

Adriel Figueroa-Brito, Dylan Blomker, Jaden Davis, Noah Massey, Zach Kmatz

01/23/2023

The Five Tool Five (1/23/23)

MLB and USA Baseball's DREAM Series provides awesome opportunity and experience to grow and diversify the game. An early No. 1 favorite for Texas in 2026? Plus, a trio of uncommitted 2024 prospects from Texas, California and Arizona to keep an eye on.

Brody Connors, Dante Johnson, David Hogg II, Miles Young, Zack Henderson

01/20/2023

RECAP: Texas High School Player Draft

On a recent Five Tool Podcast, Drew and Dustin held their second annual Texas High School Player Draft. They put into words what they were thinking with each pick, opposing picks that stung the most and also select their own additional lineup made up of players who went undrafted.

Ace Reese, Aden Howard, Aidan Smith, Aiden Sims, AJ DePaolo, Alex Petrovic, Austin Phillips, Barrett Kent, Blake Mitchell, Boots Landry, Braden Regala, Brady Coe, Brayden Bergman, Brayden Randle, Brayden Sharp, Braylon Payne, Cade Arrambide, Caden Sorrell, Casan Evans, Cole Johnson, Cooper Fulbright, Cooper Williams, Dasan Harris, David Hogg II, Diego Luzardo, Dondreone Kennedy, Dylan Schlaegel, Easton Tumis, Elbert "Trey" Craig, Ethan Mendoza, Garet Boehm, Gavyn Jones, Hudson Hamilton, Isaiah Castaneda, Jack Bell, Jack Frankel, Jaquae Stewart, Kannon Kemp, Kayson Cunningham, Kendall George, Kyle Bade, Kyle Branch, Landon West, Luke Billings, Mac Rose, Marcos Paz, Matt Scott II, Matthew Boughton, Micah Kendrick, MJ Seo, Nathan Tobin, Nehomar Ochoa, Nolan Traeger, Park Prater, Paxton Terveen, Pearson Riebock, Ridge Morgan, Ryan Jones, Ryler Smart, Sam Myers, Sawyer Strosnider, Taylor Tracey, Theo Gillen, TJ Pompey, Travis Sykora, Trenton Buckley, Tristan Russell, Weston Moss, William Hill, Wyatt Sanford, Xavier Mitchell, Zane Adams

01/19/2023

The Five Tool Five (1/19/23)

Looking back at one of the top hitters from Oklahoma this summer, another member of Stix Scout 2025 making gains and an intriguing CenTex pitcher to follow. Plus, we head west to Arizona and find two talented uncommitted prospects.

Antonio Gianni, Cayden Mitchell, Drake Fittro, Gavin Smith, Harrison Thayer

01/17/2023

The Inaugural Five Tool High School Festival

Five Tool is thrilled to announce the first-ever Five Tool High School Festival. The loaded high school event will take place at DFW high schools March 2-4th and features powerhouse programs from Texas, California, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Arkansas.

Adrian Quintana, Aidan Allred, Aidan Lamar, Aiden White, Armando Marquez, Ashton Hartwig, Ben Tryon, Brady Boles, Brady Hamilton, Brady Ladusau, Brandon Thomas, Brayden Randle, Brennan Seiber, Brian Justice, Britton Goodger, Brock Golwas, Brooks Roberson, Caden Allen, Caden Orr, Caden Sorrell, Caleb Hoover, Carson Brumbaugh, Carson Miller, Cody Cashon, Cole Giametta, Cole Stanley, Colin Robson, Collin Liles, Colton Boyd, Connor Kirby, Cooper Moore, Cooper Pratt, Dane Burns, Derek Gonzales, Devin Mitchell, Drew Smith, Dylan Cheek, Dylan Wetzel, Easton Moomau, Ethan Atchley, Ethan Hedrick, Ethan Mendoza, Gael Bernal, Gage Law, Grayson Connell, Hank Harp, Harlin Hovater, Harrison Rosar, Hudson Hutcheson, Jack Merrell, Jack Sharp, Jack Williams, Jackson MacWilliams, Jacob Nelson, Jake Overstreet, Jared White, Jason Miller, Joshua Viars, Keondre Fields, Landon Gordon, Landon Hutcheson, Liam Thompson, Lincoln Skinner, Logan Boertje, Logan Stevens, Luke Billings, Mac Rose, Maxwell Knight, Micah Kendrick, Nate Arterburn, Nick Blevins, Owen Bailor, Parker Ivy, Pearson Riebock, Peyton Martin, Preston Prock, Ryland Morin, Savion Sims, Skyler Raley, Stephen Sepulveda, Taylor Tomlin, Trevor Tranberg, Tyler Joplin, Uriah Walters, Van Klein, William Adimora, Wylan Moss, Zach Fike, Zach Kirkpatrick

01/17/2023

The Five Tool Five (1/17/23)

We all know the phrase gleefully shouted when a deep fly ball finds the track: "weight room!" A couple of Texans are showing why it matters so much. Plus, a senior RHP to keep a close eye on, one of the best uncommitted players in Arizona and a 2025 right-handed pitcher from California to follow.

Brock DeYoung, Dasan Harris, Jake Sanko, Max Mora, Zachary Fetchel

01/16/2023

The Five Tool Five (1/16/23)

Texas pitchers are brining the HEAT during preseason bullpens and live at-bats. We check in on a big name in 2024, a breakout name in 2024, and an under-the-radar 2023 prospect. Plus, we highlight a couple of talented hitters from California.

Brady Rea, Cruz Torres, Jacob Symon, Marc Barnhard, Matthew Millett

01/11/2023

The Five Tool Five (1/10/23)

A good case could be made today's leadoff hitter is the best representation of "tools" and "projection" among the prep outfield class nationally. And he kicked off his senior campaign in style. Plus, we'll highlight an uncommitted 2023 pitcher from California and a trio of young Texans who college coaches will want to follow.

Alexander Covar, Brandon Gutierrez, Cole Lanclos, Houston Tomlinson, Will Gasparino

01/09/2023

The Five Tool Five (1/9/23)

A 2023 right-hander from a top program in Texas recently a bullpen video and it offers a glimpse of a guy who could FLY up MLB Draft boards. Plus, a duo of uncommitted 2023 prospects from California who can hit, a 2025 standout from Nevada and big-time running back from powerhouse Hamilton is poised for a big year on the diamond.

Brady Skinner, Jeremiah Robles, Logan Krei, Weston Moss

01/05/2023

The Five Tool Five (1/5/23)

Could one of our favorites from Area Code make history as a Colorado prospect? That, two young hitters from powerhouse high school programs, and two summer favorites from the Lone Star State doing impressive things during the fall.

Austin Boatright, Cade Dodson, Chile Timmons, Jesse Aguirre, Walker Martin

01/04/2023

The Five Tool Five (1/4/23)

A young man named "Chewy" feasts on baseballs. The 2022 Pudge Rodriguez World Classic MVP is adding velocity. Out in Las Vegas, a 2024 outfielder showed this fall he's a major D1 prospect and more.

Benjamin Lovering, Dominic Avila, Jake Rushing, Jaxon Rickert, Matthew Thomas

01/03/2023

The Five Tool Five (1/3/23)

Today's edition begins in Hawaii with an uncommitted 2023 switch-hitter, moves to Arizona to highlight an uncommitted 2023 catcher, goes to California and checks out two uncommitted 2024 pitchers, and ends by asking if a very intriguing 2026 player from Oklahoma is the next big thing in his state.

Lauren Binney, Nate Wedderburn, Raymond Olivas, Ridge Choy, Savion Sims

01/02/2023

The Five Tool Five (1/2/23)

The first Five Tool Five of 2023 can't resist the urge to discuss Hawaii's catching talent and shows some love to the Hawaii Sandlot Classic MVPs.

Aydan Lobetos, Coen Goeas, Isaac Ahokovi, Loren Iwata, Noah Kubo, Five Tool Hawaii Sandlot Classic

12/30/2022

The Five Tool Five (12/30/22)

An uncommitted 2023 right-handed pitcher showed up to the Hawaii Sandlot Classic and touched 93 MPH while an uncommitted 2024 left-handed pitcher proved why evaluators should always look beyond the radar gun.

Bryson Toner, David Vergel de Dios, Kuhio Aloy, Malosi Mata'afa-Alferos, Nico Low, Five Tool Hawaii Sandlot Classic

12/29/2022

The Five Tool Five (12/29/22)

We're sticking in Hawaii for the Five Tool Five and discover an elite 2026 shortstop prospect, a big-time 2024 hitter showing he can get it done on the mound, and discuss a 2026 pitcher who is an example of what "projectable" looks like on the mound.

Chandler Murray, Charlie Ushijima, Coen Goeas, Jayden Gabrillo, Kahanu Martinez, Five Tool Hawaii Sandlot Classic

12/28/2022

The Five Tool Five (12/28/22)

The debut of the Five Tool Five takes readers to Hawaii and introduces them to a #dudealert from the 2024 class, an impressive pitching talent who took a break from the hardwood to show exciting stuff on the mound and explains why hitting a ball off a tee 101 MPH is impressive.

Isaiah Chaves, Jace Souza, Ka'imi Kahalekai, Kameron Lee, Sean Yamaguchi, Five Tool Hawaii Sandlot Classic