Five Tool is excited to announce a partnership with The Players Way, the official youth development initiative of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). In a joint effort to further enhance the game from an education and on-field player development standpoint, the organizations will work hand in hand on future events across the nation.

From the high school and youth level, Five Tool and Players Way will also work to highlight relationships between MLB and MiLB players: the game’s next generation of stars at the amateur level.

Five Tool Baseball was established in 2013 to help connect high school prospects to professional and college scouts. Since then, Five Tool has expanded to over 30 regions which is not limited to the contingent 48 states as well as international relationships and the youth levels with Five Tool Youth. Five Tool has seen top prospects come through its tournaments including Bobby Witt Jr., Garrett Crochet, and Jordan Lawlar while fostering relationships with current and former MLB stars on events such as Max Muncy, Alex Bregman, Pudge Rodriguez, and Don Mattingly. Five Tool has over 2,000 college coaches and MLB scouts following its social media feeds with 1 million-plus followers.

Players Way is the official youth development initiative of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), committed to elevating the standard of amateur baseball. Through development programming, approved events, and trusted partnerships, Players Way connects athletes, families, and organizations with resources and opportunities grounded in the values of the MLBPA. With a focus on player development and industry transparency, Players Way is reshaping the amateur sports landscape — one player at a time.