The Five Tool Baseball Podcast

Dustin McComas returns to the mic after a jam-packed baseball summer and shares thoughts on the inaugural Five Tool Club League and the unique opportunity it provides players, families and clubs. He shares the award winners from the 17u, 16u, 15u leagues and standouts from the exclusive MLBU/BASE assessment. What is the MLBU/BASE assessment? He explains that, too. 

Major League Baseball made headlines with its proposal during CBA negotiations to make massive changes to the MLB Draft, which included eliminating eligibility for high school players.  Dustin McComas discusses that, recaps the Texas High School State Championships and more.

The Kansas Jayhawks' historic regular season is deservedly receiving national attention. Dustin McComas explains why they've been smart to target JUCO players, what it means looking ahead and recaps a lot of the Texas playoffs action. 

The 2027 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings have been updated and Dustin McComas dives into the changes, which includes several new names and a new No. 1. Plus, he tours the state of Texas with thoughts on recent playoffs results and what to watch this week. 

Dustin McComas returns with thoughts on the proposed eligibility rule change - 5-for-5 rule - and what it means for the sport along with it means for high school baseball players. Plus, how this proposed rule change places increased emphasis on wise summer scheduling for players' exposure. And a ton of Texas playoffs discussion with predictions, observations and more. 

Dustin McComas discusses in detail the latest release of the 2026 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings. 

Dustin McComas recaps the Five Tool Festival and highlights the award winners, All-Festival Team and more.

Dustin McComas shares thoughts on Texas 5A baseball entering this season, including state title contenders and sleeper teams to watch. Plus, he wonders just what the coaches were thinking ranking Aledo No. 5 in the preseason poll. 

Dustin McComas highlights some of his favorite Texas 6A state title contenders, teams not receiving enough love, sleeper teams and more. 

Dustin McComas made sure to turn his microphone on this time for episode 193 and shares his thoughts after covering Area Code Select at the University of Houston. Pitchers brought the HEAT. Who stood out the most? That and more.