The Five Tool Baseball Podcast

Ep 182: Previewing Texas State Tournament and Five Tool 55 Updates

Dustin recaps the regional final action and looks ahead to the state tournament. Plus, he dives into the updated 2025 and 2026 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings. 

Ep 181: We've reached the regional finals in Texas...

The Texas High School Baseball Playoffs reached the regional final round. Dustin McComas previews what's ahead this week and also takes a look back at some of the drama during the semifinals. 

EP 180: MORE PLAYOFFS!!!

To say the action is heating up, along with the weather, around Texas is an understatement. Dustin McComas takes a look at the region quarterfinal action that caught his attention and takes a look ahead at this week's region semifinal action. 

Ep 179: PLAYOFFS!!!!

We're talking about playoffs! Dustin McComas dives into the Texas High School Baseball Playoffs with detailed thoughts on each region in 6A and 5A and thoughts on 4A, 3A, 2A and more.

Ep 178: Still no NCAA House Settlement and More Live Player Looks and Observations

NCAA's House Settlement ruling still needs to cross the finish line. Something the judge said grabbed Dustin's attention because of what it could mean for college baseball. Plus, reports from live player looks and some other players whose performances grabbed our attention. 

Ep 177: Some player breakdowns after a month of live looks...

Dustin begins to empty his scouting notebook with thoughts on a long list of top players that he saw recently, including some MLB Draft prospects, uncommitted juniors, rising sophomores and even freshmen. 

Ep 176: Five Tool Festival Recap, Rice makes a hire, and Dustin is off to Vegas

We're back with a full recap of the Five Tool Festival and some thoughts on Rice's hire of David Pierce. Plus, Dustin is about to head to Las Vegas to compete in the first-ever National Fantasy Baseball Championship Champions League. 

Ep 175: FIVE TOOL FESTIVAL PREVIEW

It's Festival Week!

Dustin McComas finally has some of his voice back and previews the upcoming Five Tool Festival with notes on all 32 participating teams. 

Ep 174 (Presented by HITFORTH): TXHSBASEBALL Preview: Private Schools and 6A

Dustin McComas returns to help you prepare for the upcoming Texas high school baseball team with a preview of teams to follow in private school competition and top 6A teams. 

Ep 173 (Presented by HITFORTH): Area Code Select Notes

Baseball! It was unusually cold, especially at Daikin Park, but the Five Tool staff braved the elements to cover Area Code Select Central. Dustin shares thoughts, notes and more from the event, including one left-handed pitcher who stole the show.