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05/10/2023

Dustin's Deep Drives (5/10/23)

Playoffs are here, which means it’s time to empty the notebook with every last piece of regular-season information and turn the page to the biggest games of the season. This edition of Dustin’s Deep Drives highlights a top MLB Draft prospect in the 2023 class, examines some of the top programs in Central Texas, recaps a trip to San Antonio and much more.

Barrett Johnson, Ben Merriman, Blaze Milam, Carson Riley, Carson Sharp, Christian Hallmark, Cole Johnson, David Womack, Diego Flores, Drew Saucedo, Gavyn Schlotterback, Hank Benny, Holden Harris, Jaden Corzine, Jonathan Gonzales, Kade Neuenschwander, Kaden Kaspar, Kadyn Leon, Kayson Cunningham, Koby Neuenschwander, Landon Miller, Masa Chilcutt, Mason Krahn, Mayson Winters, Nehomar Ochoa, OJ Gonzalez, Oscar Salazar, Rayner Heinrich, Ryne Farber, Travis Starkey, Trey Schlueter, Tristan Bristow, Ty Hawkins

05/04/2023

Texas Playoff Predictions

Drew and Dustin make their Texas playoff predictions and identify a team to watch in each 6A, 5A and 4A region in addition to picking winners for all classifications.

05/03/2023

The Five Tool Five (5/3/23)

We begin in cooler Colorado where a senior pitcher turned in a big-time performance against one of the state's best teams and then head to warmer Arizona to get a look at four uncommitted prospects who performed well in front of our cameras.

Billy Gregory, Cannon Peery, Gavin Mesa, Jaylen Payne, Noah Scott

04/27/2023

Dustin's Deep Drives (4/27/23)

Pitching. Pitching. And more pitching. Full reports on four top 2023 MLB Draft prospects, a top 2023 uncommitted pitcher and more.

Alex Berndlmaier, Blake Brown, Bruno Robles, Cade Algaier, Cade Waibel, Caldwell McFaddin, Caylon Dygert, Christopher Alsobrooks, Cody Palacios, Cole Cravens, Cole Russom, Cooper Molnes, Dawson Park, Ed Small, Ethan Sanders, Grant Anderson, Hank Howard, Harrison Sobey, Hayden Carpenter, Hudson Ellis, Jace Newkirk, Jackson Duffin, Jackson Harrell, Jake Melvin, Jake Wagoner, James Ellwanger, James Kennedy, James Morio, Joseph Sandusky, Joshua Evans-Pickens, Kade Nathman, Nicholas Dunch, Nick Dunch, Payton Evans-Pickens, Rhenn Andrewartha, Ridge Morgan, Sam Lee, Tanner Jackson, Travis Sykora, Trenton Buckley, Victor Fortuna, Wade Nobles, Weston Moss, Zachary Fetchel, Zane Adams

04/24/2023

Five Tool Top 10 (4/17-4/23)

We're showing our love for the glove this week. The list is dominated by clutch defense, web gems and more.

AJ Keely, Andrew Allen, Andrew Grenert, Brady Aduddell, Brenton Lee, Jace Christian, Justin Cherrington, Michael Northup, Nick Kumpel, Ryler Smart

04/24/2023

Recruiting: 2024 RHP Kadyn Leon Discusses Schools, Being a Two-sport Athlete, More

We caught up with Lake Travis 2024 right-handed Kadyn Leon after he extended his no-hit streak to 11.0 IP. He's emerged as one of the top uncommitted prospects in Texas. He discussed schools he's heard from, being a two-sport player at a big-time football school, what type of pitcher he is and more.

Kadyn Leon

04/21/2023

Column: New NCAA Recruiting Calendar is a Much-needed Positive Development for Everyone

The NCAA made headlines throughout baseball when it announced new changes to its baseball recruiting calendar and contact rules. We spoke to some college head coaches and recruiting coordinators for their thoughts and Dustin McComas explains why this will be better for everyone involved in the sport.

04/17/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (4/10-4/16)

This week’s list features an unbelievably dominant pitching performance from Texas’ top 2024 player, excellent defense in clutch situations and big power from around the nation.

Aidan Smith, Andrew Padova, Caden Young, Casan Evans, Casey Borba, Kaemon Cantu, Kayson Cunningham, Lathan Van Ausdall, Miles Syptak, Nathan Bayus

04/17/2023

Five Tool Announces Strengthened Partnership with Arizona Fall Classic

September and October AZFC events will now be, "Powered by Five Tool."

04/13/2023

The Five Tool Five (4/13/23)

Is Colorado becoming a sneaky-good place to go find some pitching talent? I don’t know. But I do know our Five Tool Colorado team saw a lot of talent on the mound during recent games.

Ben Leikam, Cade Kunz, Chase Ruden, Paul Hughes, Zach Perry

04/10/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (4/3-4/9)

This week’s list includes a frequent selection and top MLB Draft prospect making two ridiculously good defensive plays in the same game, diving outfield catches, impressive shortstop glovework, big bombs, hard heaters and more...

Aiden Marquez, Derrick Mitchell, Ivan Ortega, Jack Circuit, James Ellwanger, JC Davis, Maddox Thompson, MJ Seo, Roch Cholowsky, Ryan Kucherak

04/07/2023

Twelve Baseball 'Battle of the Branches' Scout Notes

Who are the next players to watch in the Twelve Baseball organization? We saw a lot of promising 14U candidates during the organization's Battle of the Branches.

Andrew Bonilla, Anthony Menchaca, Barrett Irwin, Carson Klostermann, Connor Klostermann, Drake Cox, Dylan Stallones, Eli Edmonson, Ethan Kerze, Evan Horsley, Evan Waters, Gus Beck, Hudson Hartstack, Jayden Morales, Jeffery Whitten, Jett Durrett, Johnathan Carraway, Jordyn Morales, Joseph Young, JT Benitez, Julian Suarez, Kelby Broughton, Matthew Bustamante, Miguel Perez, MJ Vela, MJ Vela, Owen Finke, Payton De La Cruz, Reid Traeger, Ryan Morgan, Wyatt Hoffart

04/04/2023

The Five Tool Five (4/4/23)

Our newest edition takes readers to Arizona for a look at Hamilton High School's dynamic hitting duo and an uncommitted senior pitcher who looks like a D1 caliber prospect. Plus, we highlight a 2023 uncommitted shortstop who is having a strong season and identify a 2025 power hitter to follow.

Adrian Montoya, Andrew Grenert, Roch Cholowsky, Rohan Lettow, Zach Wadas

04/03/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (3/27-4/3)

This week’s list includes a top MLB Draft prospect making a loud statement in a big game, catchers throwing out runners, impressive pitches and impressive defense and walk-off bombs.

Adrian Montoya, Cody Cashon, Cole Russom, Drake Fittro, Grayson Smith, Josh Simanton, Nico Partida, Roch Cholowsky, Tanner McMurray, Zane Adams

03/31/2023

The Five Tool Five (3/31/23)

We take a look at five members of the 2023 class from Texas poised to either join or make a move up the Five Tool 55 rankings.

Chase Morgan, Jacob Gholston, Kannon Kemp, Kendall George, RJ Ruais

03/28/2023

SW Homeschool Classic Standouts

We take a look back at this past weekend's SW Homeschool Classic and identify six standout players, including three uncommitted prospects.

Aiden McNulty, Austin Parker, Klayton Bolkema, Sam Gerth, Sebastian Willis Arauz

03/27/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (3/21-3/27)

This week’s list includes hitting highlights from a JUCO game that ended with a football score and the new favorite for defensive play of the year.

Ashton Hartwig, Cameron Davidson, Chris Johnson , Jack Cagianello, Jaylen Payne, Josh Overbeek, Klayton Bolkema, Kyrin LeBlanc, Tysaac Noland, Zane Becker

03/23/2023

Dustin's Deep Drives (3/23/23)

A top MLB Draft prospect toed the rubber and immediately threw 100 MPH. That, an uncommitted 2024 RHP who touched 95 MPH and notes on Reagan, New Braunfels, New Braunfels Canyon, Alamo Heights, Round Rock, Clark, Dripiping Springs, Katy, Tompkins, Coppell, Hutto and Smithson Valley.

Aidan Coleman, Aiden Pollard, Aidon Alvarez, Andrew Ermis, Andrew Schultz, Ashton Beaird, Braeden Best, Brennan Greer, Bruno Robles, Caden Roy, Clayton Namken, Cole Cravens, Cole Kaase, Conner Helms, Connor DiGesualdo, Cooper Markle, Cooper Rummel, Darius Woodson, David De Hoyos, Deuce Adams, Eli Castanon, Eli Castanon, Ethan Sanders, Evan Janner, Garet Boehm, Harrison Sobey, Hudson Ellis, Isaac Yruretagoyena, Ivan Gomez, Jackson Duffin, Jackson Elizondo, Jacob Silva, Jake Neely, Jake Wagoner, Jaxon Conover, Kaden Bertrand, Kaleb Rogers, Leo Carden, Liam Krauss, Lucas Moore, Mason Ashlock, Mathew Jordan (MJ) Espinoza, Matthew Netardus, Matthew Welsh, Michael Russell, Michael Yzaguirre, Parks Zunker, Ryder Rutledge, Ryland Rangel, Sam Ortiz, Taylor Tracey, Theo Howard, TJ Pompey, Travis Sykora, Tripp Villanueva, Ty Dagley, Will Canalichio, Zyon Hamilton

03/21/2023

The Five Tool Five (3/21/23)

Now that tournament action is winding down and high school baseball is gearing up for district play, we're dusting off the Five Tool Five and resuming our coverage of prospects from Texas, California, Arizona and more. Today, we highlight four uncommitted prospects from California and Arizona and share one of our favorite swings we've seen recently.

Carson McEntire, Jack Sand, Jackson Haney, Juan Carlos Kalemera, Ryan Harwood

03/20/2023

Dustin's Deep Drives (3/20/23)

Now that the exciting tournament portion of the high school schedule is over, we have a lot of writing to share. This installment of Dustin's Deep Drives delivers detailed reports on Austin Westlake, Sinton, Rockwall and Lake Travis. Did an uncommitted '24 pitcher look like a surefire dude? Yep.

Aiden Bennett, Ben Longoria, Blake Mitchell, Blake Peterson, Braeden Babb, Braeden Brown, Brayden Randle, Caden Boenig, Chance Covert, Cole Johnson, David Womack, Dylan Schlotterback, Gavyn Schlotterback, Hank Benny, Isaac Beeler, Jack Brady, Jackson Baker, Jake Overstreet, Jake Pickering, Jaquae Stewart, Joe Sockwell, Kaden McCoy, Kadyn Leon, Kash Wood, Keller Lindeman, Landyn Locke, Liam Richards, Mac Rose, Maddox Medrano, Marco Gonzales, Micah Kendrick, Nathan Duvall, Nick Flores, OJ Gonzalez, Pearson Riebock, Remington Spoerl, Sage Sanders, Theo Gillen, Will Magids

03/20/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (3/13-3/20)

Our previous lists have been dominated by power hitting and power stuff. It's time to show some love to defense.

Ben Tryon, Brady Pike, Brody Walls, Chase Lovick, Ethan Tsui, Isaac Beeler, Jet Gilliam, Jordan Vigil, MJ Seo, Zeke Seoane

03/17/2023

Five from the 2022 Five Tool 55

It's early in the 2023 college baseball season, especially for freshmen. But we've identified five major, early-season standouts from last year's Five Tool 55 who are providing immediate impact and creating excitement about the future. (photo courtesy Texas A&M athletics)

Easton Carmichael, Justin Lamkin, Kolby Branch, Owen Proksch, Rocco Garza-Gongora

03/14/2023

Five Tool Festival Scout Notes: The National Schools

We're wrapping up our Five Tool Festival coverage with an overload of scout notes. The second and final part features the six schools from outside Texas that competed in the event - Bixby, Conway, Deer Creek, Edmond Santa Fe, Magnolia Heights, and Mater Dei.

Braden Ruiz, Brady Hamilton, Brennan Seiber, Brian Justice, Brittain Brewer, Brody Connors, Carson Brumbaugh, Carson Miller, Clayton Fisher, Cole Prosek, Cooper Pratt, Derek Gonzales, Devin Mitchell, Drew Prosek, Dylan Wetzel, Ethan Melton, Ezekiel Lara, Hugh Hill, Jack Williams, John Ellis Price, Kalani Santos, Keondre Fields, Kyler Spencer, Logan Hedrick, Luke Schimmels, Nate Murphy, Noah Morris, Owen Bailor, Preston Prock, Sam Gregg, Savion Sims, Shaun Cover, Taylor Tomlin, Tucker Satterfield, Vaughan McIntyre, Will Howell, Inaugural Five Tool HS Festival

03/13/2023

Five Tool Festival Scout Notes: The Texas Schools

We're wrapping up our Five Tool Festival coverage with an overload of scout notes. The first part features the eight schools from Texas that competed in the event - Americas, Flower Mound Marcus, Frenship, Prosper, Rock Hill, Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath and Southlake Carroll.

Adrian Quintana, Aiden White, Andres Suarez, Asher Millimet, Ben Tryon, Blake Stillman, Brady Boles, Brady Ladusau, Brayden Randle, Brooks Roberson, Caden Orr, Caden Sorrell, Caleb Hoover, Caydin Blakely, Chase Irby, Cody Cashon, Cole Giametta, Colin Moore, Collin Adams, Collin Liles, Danny Lawler, David Hernandez, Davis Perkins, Drew Smith, Easton Moomau, Eric Thiel, Erick Thompson, Ethan Atchley, Ethan Ho, Gael Bernal, Griffin Lewis, Hudson Hutcheson, Hunter Bulin, Jack Sharp, Jake Overstreet, Jake Pickering, Jared White, Joshua Viars, Keller Lindeman, Landon Hutcheson, Landry Powell, Landyn Locke, Lincoln Skinner, Logan Boertje, Luke Billings, Mac Rose, Major Spence, Micah Kendrick, Nano Mendoza, Nick Blevins, Nick Nava, Pearson Riebock, Preston Lewis, Remington Spoerl, Ryland Morin, Santana Hernandez, Stephen Sepulveda, Tanner Carson, Trevor Tranberg, Tyler White, Uriah Walters, Van Klein, Zach Kirkpatrick, Inaugural Five Tool HS Festival

03/13/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (3/6-3/12)

100 MPH heat. Yes, it happened and Five Tool was there to see it. Plus, we're showing some love to defense this week in addition to some big-time hitting and pitching performances.

Chandler Hart, Chase Morgan, Cole Rogers, David Hernandez, Diego Velazquez, Fisher Polydoroff, Jaquae Stewart, Juan Carlos Kalemera, Travis Sykora, Will Magids