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11/25/2024

UPDATE: 2025 Five Tool Texas "Next 55" List

This fall, we saw several players, especially a few pitchers, make major strides. Newcomers highlight our updated 2025 Five Tool Texas "Just Missed/Next 55" list.

Brooks Burdine, Bryce Wells, Caden Cooper, Caleb Kimble, Christopher Alsobrooks, Christopher Gutierrez, Colt Brown, Corbin Walter, Hayden Willey, Isaiah Salas, Jake Qualia, Jalen Owens, Joephillip Guzman, Kai Hood, Max McCraray, Michael Peavy, Miles Williams, Ramon Corona, Wade Cooper

11/25/2024

UPDATE: 2025 Five Tool Texas 55

After about six months since it was last published, the 2025 Five Tool Texas 55 received a much-needed update. Who are the players who made big moves up the list? Detailed commentary and analysis covering that, several newcomers and more.

Blaine Bullard, Braxton Van Cleave, Brody Walls, Cade Adams, Chase Thomas, Cooper Rummel, Dane Perry, Ethan Baiotto, Ethan Downum, Ethan Sanders, Jackson Cotton, Johnny Slawinski, Jonah Williams, Jorian Wilson, Kayson Cunningham, LJ Layhew, Marcos Paz, Nathan Johnson, Nolan Moore, Omar Serna, Taylor Tracey, Xavier Mitchell

11/15/2024

Signing Day Analysis: Examining the New-look Big 12

We examine the new-look Big 12, its success recruiting Texas and the region, and what we can expect from new members like Arizona and Arizona State.

Adam Hayes, Aiden Barrientes, Bo Caraway, Cade Nelson, Caden Cooper, Caldwell McFaddin, Caleb Danzeisen, Chase Thomas, Cole Lanclos, Connor Udland, Cooper Clouser, Cru Huenfeld, Dylan Perez, Ethan Holliday, Ethan Hunt, Ethan Zufall, Ezra Essex, Hagen Wright, Hector Arellano, Holden Hering, Jack Lafflam, Jaiden Lo Re, Jesse Rusinek, Joseph Perillo, Lucas Franco, Mason Kinchen, Nate Wochner, Parker Jennings, Preston Sullivan, Sam Bettis, Sebastian Norman, Will Van Wie, Wolfgang Braasch

11/15/2024

Signing Day Analysis: JUCO Recruiting Classes

Lurking on the horizon is a significant decrease in the roster spots D1 programs will have for baseball. Are we already seeing JUCO programs capitalize in recruiting? A thorough look at the programs inside Texas and some of our favorite JUCO commitments from the region.

Adriel Figueroa-Brito, Andrew Sanchez, Bach Hartwig, Braden Klug, Brady Boozer, Cade Julius, Caleb Eagar, Caleb Holifield, Callan Warren, Carson Bratcher, Christopher Alsobrooks, Cody Palacios, Colby Clinkscales, Colby Fowler, Colton McClure, Conner Helms, Dane Perry, Davin Seale, Davis Perkins, Donovan Arroyo, Drew Flores, Dylan Rostron, Gabe Winans, Grant Burns, Griffin Lyczkowski, Jack Casteel, Jackson Hopper, Jacob Segotta, Jake Fults, Jake Scheiden, James Dagenhart, Jarett Boswell, Jaylen Payne, Joephillip Guzman, Joseph Sandusky, Kade Johnson, Kai Hood, Kaleb Steiger, Landon Ammerman, Lucas Tinajero, Luke Holley, Mason Priest, Matai Anzaldua, Miles Brown, Noah Felton, Patrick Zaino, Ricky Montijo, Rock Duer, Ryan Bevington, Tanner Carson, Teddy Herce, Trevor Moore, Trey Morrow, Tristan Ciechanowicz

11/14/2024

Signing Day Analysis: SEC Powerhouses Continue to Recruit Texas, Build Elite Classes

SEC powerhouses continue to recruit Texas and build top classes nationally. We take a look at the conference's influence in the Lone Star State and also some of its top commitments we've covered throughout the last year.

Alexander Mercurius, Billy Carlson, Brady Ebel, Brady Janusek, Braxton Van Cleave, Cam Appenzeller, Cam Appenzeller, Cannon Goldin, Carson Brumbaugh, Carter Rutenbar, Cash Williams, Connor Larkin, Cooper Flemming, Cord Rager, Coy James, Dean Moss, Eli Willits, Ethan Baiotto, Ethan Moore, Evan Farrow, Joe Nottingham, Kaemyn Franklin, Landon Hodge, Landon Schaefer, Luke McLeod, Marcos Paz, Minjae Seo, Omar Serna, Quentin Young, Seth Hernandez, Slater de Brun, Taylor Tracey, Trent Grindlinger, Tye Briscoe, Vaughn Neckar

11/14/2024

Signing Day Analysis: Texas and Texas A&M Battle for Top Classes

The Texas-Texas A&M baseball rivalry reached new heights this offseason. Then, the two teams battled for the top class in the sate. We take a thorough look at each 2025 recruiting class.

Anthony Pack, Blaine Bullard, Boston Kellner, Brett Crossland, Brody Walls, Chase Bentley, Cooper Fulbright, Cooper Rummel, David Ramirez, Gavin Fien, Grady Westphal, Grayson Boles, Jack McKernan, Jack Paris, Johnny Slawinski, Jonah Williams, Jorian Wilson, Josiah Hartshorn, Kaleb Rogers, Kayson Cunningham, Luke Billings, Maddox Monsour, Matthew Boughton, Nico Partida, Presley Courville, William Hill, Xavier Mitchell

11/13/2024

Signing Day Thoughts: Mid-major D1 Programs

Signing Day has arrived. Our analysis of 2025 classes begins with mid-major D1 programs in Texas and surrounding areas. The usual suspects are again signing really talented high school players.

Aidan Eshelman, Aiden Juarez, Austin Nicholson, Blake Beheler, Bronson Lange, Brooks Burdine, Carter Nannini, Cash Hall, Christopher Gutierrez, Clayton Namken, Colt Brown, Corbin Walter, Cullen Kickhoefer, Damian Montanez, Dean Hannah, Ethan Downum, Ethan Sanders, Grady Baetz, Grayson McKelvey, Hayden Willey, Hogan Nelson, Hudson Hartgrove, Hunter Vincent, Jackson Cotton, Jackson Dasher, Jake Barron, Jake Qualia, Jalen Owens, Jaxson Thompson, Jayden Blalack, Kash Wood, Kirby Orth, LJ Layhew, Michael Peavy, Miles Williams, Nathan Johnson, Nolan Moore, Ryan Mason, Thomas Schnabel, Titan Targac, Ty Powell, Victor Coronado, Wade Cooper, Wes Baker, Yarel Delgado

11/11/2024

Dudes of the Day/Players of the Game: Sunday, November 10, 2024

Dudes of the Day and Players of the Game from the Five Tool Tournaments.

Dawson Stokan, Lynden Carmack, Five Tool Texas DFW Fall 15U/16U Finale

11/10/2024

Dudes of the Day/Players of the Game: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Dudes of the Day and Players of the Game from the Five Tool Tournaments.

Aaron Lopez, Charlie Allen, Gunner Murphy, Lincoln Sinclair, Skyler Barnes, Five Tool Texas DFW Fall 15U/16U Finale

11/07/2024

The Five Tool Five (11/7/24)

This edition dives into the shifting landscape of JUCO baseball in Texas and why that level of baseball is so heavily involved in the recruiting scene right now. Plus, it explores an emerging, uncommitted 2025 prospect in Texas, a future 2027 star from Canada, and one of our favorite 2025 players from California who is now uncommitted.

Gage Goldman, Miles Scott, Oscar Leah, Preston Freeman, Thomas McHugh

11/05/2024

The Five Tool Five (11/5/24)

This installment highlights a 2026 two-way player in Texas who wowed during some of our final fall events, checks out the next future star and our coverage in New Mexico, and highlights a couple of Area Code favorites from the 2025 class.

Colton Floyd, Drew Watkins, Ethan Moore, Nate McKnight, Sean McGrath

11/04/2024

Dudes of the Day/Players of the Game: Sunday, November 3, 2024

Dudes of the Day and Players of the Game from the Five Tool Tournaments.

Zachary Scheppler, Zachary Wanoreck, Five Tool California NorCal Fall Finale, Five Tool Texas DFW Fall Show

11/03/2024

Dudes of the Day/Players of the Game: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Dudes of the Day and Players of the Game from the Five Tool Tournaments.

Byron McClure, Connor Stewart, Tucker Lecroy, Zackary Oneill, Five Tool California NorCal Fall Finale, Five Tool Texas DFW Fall Show

10/30/2024

Hunter Pence Baseball Academy World Series: Phillies, Padres, Royals, Tigers Team Notes

Five Tool Texas was in Waller this past weekend to check out the Hunter Pence Baseball Academy World Series. There were plenty of players to talk about, and these scout notes cover the Phillies, Padres, Royals and Tigers teams.

Aiden Juarez, Andrew Daigle, Ben Millhouse, Braden Klug, Brady Harris, Brandon Orellana, Chase Allen, Dylan Muniz, Ethan Deckwa, Garrett Sells, Harris Mann, Jack Smejkal, John Rangel, Kai Juarez, Logan Sariga, Luca Anzalone, Lucas Strawn, Luke Watassek, Oscar Medina, Sammy Dornier, Shale Walker, Wade Thompson

10/30/2024

Hunter Pence Baseball Academy World Series: Orioles, Astros, Dodgers Team Notes

Five Tool Texas was in Waller this past weekend to check out the Hunter Pence Baseball Academy World Series. There were plenty of players to talk about, and these scout notes cover the Orioles, Astros and Dodgers teams.

Brayden McDaniel, Brody Fortunato, Chase Bradley, Chase Connell, Dylan Hawthorne, Elias Diaz, Graeson Sare, Holden Judge, Ian Pugh, Jackson West, Jacob Neely, Jordan Rich, Mason Flores, Mike McCullough, Preston Sommerville, Tanner Ball, Tanner Schultz, Zane Burton

10/30/2024

Hunter Pence Baseball Academy World Series: Yankees, Brewers, Guardians Team Notes

Five Tool Texas was in Waller this past weekend to check out the Hunter Pence Baseball Academy World Series. There were plenty of players to talk about, and these scout notes cover the Yankees, Brewers and Guardians teams.

Aiden Haby, Ashton Hughes, Blake Edling, Brayden Stringer, Charlie Ford, Charlie Heard, Chris Johnson, Clayton Gaetti, Devon Jones, Dylan Gonzales, Hagen Anderson, Hank Bills, Hunter Kocurek, Isaiah Flores, Jackson Lee, Jacob George, Jayden Ramirez, Jose Arteaga, Kaleb Steiger, Luke Carter, Michael Atkinson, Reid Truett, Tyler Tarnowski

10/28/2024

Dudes of the Day/Players of the Game: Sunday, October 27, 2024

Dudes of the Day and Players of the Game from the Five Tool Tournaments.

Colton Wright, Dean Ellison, Emmett Peschke, Tristan Sedberry, Vincent Milo, Five Tool New Mexico Fall Finale, Five Tool Texas Houston Space City Halloween Classic, Five Tool Texas DFW Halloween Classic, Five Tool East Texas UT Tyler Fall Finale, Five Tool California SoCal Fall Finale, Five Tool East Texas 14U ETBU Fall Championships

10/27/2024

Dudes of the Day/Players of the Game: Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024

Dudes of the Day and Players of the Game from the Five Tool Tournaments.

Drew Watkins, Ethan Deckwa, Jaxon Hatchett, Logan Sariga, Five Tool New Mexico Fall Finale, Five Tool Texas Houston Space City Halloween Classic, Five Tool Texas DFW Halloween Classic, Five Tool East Texas UT Tyler Fall Finale, Five Tool California SoCal Fall Finale, Five Tool East Texas 14U ETBU Fall Championships

10/24/2024

The Five Tool Five (10/24/24)

This installment of The Five Tool Five explores TCU and Texas A&M's recruiting success out west, the next catcher up at Tomball and big domino in Texas, talented uncommitted seniors and more.

Boston Kellner, Brody Schumaker, Catcher Hopkins, Davis Perkins, Jorge Arcia, Kingston Kela, Masa Chilcutt, Tate Williams

10/22/2024

Arizona Fall Classic: Eight Draft Prospect Classic Standouts

The first-ever AZFC Draft Prospect Classic was a smashing success... even though the Five Tool squad finished 3-1 without the trophy. National Scout Dustin McComas takes a look at eight players in the event who caught his attention.

Alex Pearson, Billy Carlson, Cooper Flemming, Elai Iwanaga, Jaiden Lo Re, Logan Schmidt, Slater de Brun, Wyatt Rudden

10/21/2024

Dudes of the Day/Players of the Game: Sunday, October 20, 2024

Dudes of the Day and Players of the Game from the Five Tool Tournaments.

Adrian Salazar, Cameron Bartz, Cayden Bond, Peyton Winner, Preston Silva, Robert Sirk, Five Tool Arizona Tucson Fall Finale, Five Tool South Texas Fall Finale, Five Tool California NorCal Futures Championship (14U), Five Tool Texas Houston Fall Show, Five Tool Texas DFW Fall Wood Bat World Series, Five Tool East Texas UT Tyler Fall Championship, Five Tool Texas University of Dallas,UT Dallas,Eastfield Fall Championship, Five Tool California SoCal Fall Bash

10/20/2024

Dudes of the Day/Players of the Game: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Dudes of the Day and Players of the Game from the Five Tool Tournaments.

Jackson Carrillo, Kaden Lai, Lane Brinkley, Five Tool Arizona Tucson Fall Finale, Five Tool South Texas Fall Finale, Five Tool California NorCal Futures Championship (14U), Five Tool Texas Houston Fall Show, Five Tool Texas DFW Fall Wood Bat World Series, Five Tool East Texas UT Tyler Fall Championship, Five Tool Texas University of Dallas,UT Dallas,Eastfield Fall Championship, Five Tool California SoCal Fall Bash

10/18/2024

Arizona Fall Classic: 2025 Standout Pitchers

If you're a college coach, especially one in the Arizona region, still looking for 2025 pitching, the Arizona Fall Classic presented plenty of recruiting opportunities. We take a closer look at 18 pitchers who grabbed our attention.

Alan Gonzalez, Angel Olivarez, Anthony Graziano, Cameron Millar, Cody Stoller, Ethan Iacono, Evan Daly, Evan Dugdale, Hayden Green, Hunter Dawson, Izaiah Moraga, Jake Belloni, James Rule, JT Price, Ryan Jung, Ryan McDougal, Thomas Gonzales, Valentine Lopez III

10/17/2024

Arizona Fall Classic: 2025 Standout Hitters

We take a look at nine hitters from the 2025 class who enjoyed strong performances during the Senior Arizona Fall Classic.

Adriel Figueroa-Brito, Austin Cushman, Chase Davidson, Dylan Garcia, Gabe Zebrack, Gavin Johnson, Michal Sindelka, Sky Donaldson, Wyatt Minto

10/15/2024

Preview: Updated 2025 Five Tool Texas 55 Rankings

The 2025 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings will soon receive a much-needed update after the summer and fall seasons. To preview the update, we profile nine players who will either join the list or receive a big bump up the rankings.

Blaine Bullard, Chase Thomas, Dane Perry, Ethan Baiotto, Jackson Cotton, Jorian Wilson, LJ Layhew, Nathan Johnson, Nolan Moore

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