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04/10/2023

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

03/07/2023

Five Tool Festival Superlatives

We had a lot of fun at the Five Tool Festival. Teams, coaches and players did, too. Miss any of the action? We're handing out superlatives to highlight top players and more.

Adrian Quintana, Andres Suarez, Ben Tryon, Brennan Seiber, Brian Justice, Brooks Roberson, Caden Sorrell, Carson Brumbaugh, Cole Prosek, Colin Moore, Cooper Pratt, Danny Lawler, David Hernandez, Derek Gonzales, Drew Smith, Easton Moomau, Gael Bernal, Griffin Lewis, Joshua Viars, Kalani Santos, Keller Lindeman, Landon Hutcheson, Landry Powell, Lincoln Skinner, Luke Billings, Luke Schimmels, Micah Kendrick, Pearson Riebock, Preston Prock, Quincy Pratt, Remington Spoerl, Shaun Cover, Stephen Sepulveda, Inaugural Five Tool HS Festival

03/07/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (2/26 - 3/5)

This week's Top 10 has a festival vibe. The inaugural Five Tool Festival delivered with big-time performances and dominates the list with the exception of a major 2024 prospect from Houston throwing really hard.

Brayden Randle, Caden Sorrell, Carson Brumbaugh, Carson Miller, Donte Lewis, Luke Billings, Luke Schimmels, Mac Rose, Remington Spoerl, Stephen Sepulveda, Inaugural Five Tool HS Festival

03/06/2023

The Five Tool All-Festival Team

Picking just one team from a loaded Five Tool Festival proved to be a delightfully difficult process. Who made the cut? Let's find out...

Asher Millimet, Brayden Randle, Brooks Roberson, Caden Sorrell, Caleb Hoover, Carson Brumbaugh, Carson Miller, Chase Irby, Cooper Pratt, Easton Moomau, Ethan Melton, Gael Bernal, Hudson Hutcheson, Jake Overstreet, Jm Harduvel, Landon Hutcheson, Lincoln Skinner, Luke Billings, Luke Schimmels, Mac Rose, Micah Kendrick, Nate Murphy, Preston Prock, Remington Spoerl, Santana Hernandez, Savion Sims, Stephen Sepulveda, Taylor Tomlin, Tucker Satterfield, Van Klein, Inaugural Five Tool HS Festival

03/04/2023

Five Tool Festival: Day Two Highlights

After escaping the storms in the DFW area Thursday, there wasn't a cloud in sight Friday, which set the stage for a lot of heat on the mound and more highlights from the inaugural Five Tool Festival. We look back and present some of day two's highlights.

Adrian Quintana, Brady Hamilton, Brennan Seiber, Caden Sorrell, Caleb Hoover, Drew Smith, Erick Thompson, Ethan Melton, Landon Hutcheson, Landyn Locke, Luke Billings, Luke Schimmels, Preston Prock, Santana Hernandez, Tyler White, Inaugural Five Tool HS Festival

03/03/2023

Five Tool Festival: Day One Highlights

Miss any of the action from the inaugural Five Tool Festival? We're here to help with highlights from day one's exciting action.

Blaine Chancy, Blake Stillman, Brayden Randle, Brooks Roberson, Caden Orr, Caden Sorrell, Carson Brumbaugh, Colin Moore, Cooper Pratt, Griffin Lewis, John Ellis Price, Kalani Santos, Remington Spoerl, Savion Sims, Sinhue Gonzalez, Stephen Sepulveda, Tanner Carson, Van Klein, Will McClure, Inaugural Five Tool HS Festival

02/27/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (2/20 - 2/27)

The newest Top 10 of the Week features a bit of everything: clutch performances, complete games, power stuff and power bats. And it also features some uncommitted seniors who college coaches should be paying attention to.

Braydon Risley, Casan Evans, Jack Hickerson, Kannon Kemp, Lane Haworth, Micah Kendrick, Pearson Riebock, Will Magids, Zach Brown, Zachary Fetchel

02/24/2023

This Week in Baseball (2/24/23)

This week's installment profiles some hitters who are off to scorching-hot starts and also gets readers familiar with the new rule changes at the MLB level. (Photo: Texas State Athletics)

Chase Mora, Curtis Wolfe, Kolby Branch, Tanner Reaves

02/20/2023

Five Tool Top 10 of the Week (2/13 - 2/20)

No-nos, perfectos and bombs! Our weekly top 10 is loaded with fantastic pitching performances, majestic big flies, clutch bombs and walk-offs. Yeah, it was an exciting week, especially at the Texas Private School Classic.

Aidan Hoffman, AJ DePaolo, Brady Janusek, Christian Wells, Dondreone Kennedy, Jackson Burns, Mason Anania, Nick Rodriguez, Samuel Jenkins, Will Johnson, Xavier Mitchell

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.

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