The Five Tool Baseball Podcast

Ep 54: S2 Cognition Testing @ Twelve Baseball; Tavion Vaughns and Tristan Bristow; more

Dustin McComas and Drew Bishop recap their weekend at Franklin Ranch with Twelve Baseball and S2 Cognition. They again discuss the importance of S2 Cognition's testing results and also recap trips to see Cedar Hill and OU signee Tavion Vaughns and 2024 Vanderbilt commitment Tristan Bristow (Harlan). Plus, the duo talks Wyatt Wiatrek's commitment to McLennan, Summer Creek's Erick Arcay, MLB Opening Day and more. 

Ep 53: HS games; Cole Phillips and TJ; college coaches following parents; MLB/NCAA baseball

Drew Bishop discusses getting a look at recent 2023 Texas A&M commitment and Farmersville RHP Cooper Strawn and Dustin recaps his trip to see Summer Creek versus Atascocita, which featured a strong pitching performance and Jayden Duplantier's plus-plus speed. The duo also discusses the news of Boerne RHP and Arkansas signee Cole Phillips needing Tommy John surgery, college coaches following what parents do on social media, positional flexibility appearing more at the MLB level and more. 

EP 52: Drew recaps big-time DFW matchups and Dustin discusses Las Vegas

Drew recaps a couple of big-time matchups he watched in the DFW area and Dustin shares some thoughts from his Las Vegas trip to participate in the NFBC Main Event. Plus, the duo discusses why district play in high school and conference play in D1 baseball increases the importance of being able to play catch, get outs on time and throw quality strikes. 

Ep 51: Landon Bowden, Tristan Russell, more HS notes; Social Media 101; Dustin’s Vegas trip

Drew Bishop and Dustin McComas share their thoughts after watching Hallsville vs. Texas High and Cy Woods vs. Bridgeland. Plus, the two explain the importance for players properly setting up and using their Twitter account and remind players/parents college coaches are barely able to see in-person games this time of the year. Dustin also previews his upcoming Las Vegas trip to participate in the National Fantasy Baseball Championship's Main Event. 

Ep 50: Drew’s Chase Shores trip; Rockwall/Heath; top ’24 arm?; more

Drew made the long trek to go see top 2022 pitcher Chase Shores and came back with a full report. Plus, he saw Rockwall vs. Rockwall-Heath and more. Dustin wonders if he saw the best 2024 pitcher in Texas this past week and recaps Tomball vs. Tomball Memorial and thanks Jace LaViolette for reassuring him that he's not a curse. Plus, MLB/NFL free agency, March Madness and more. Oh, food reviews, too! 

Episode 49: We’re back! And we saw Sinton, Rockwall, Heath and a ton more

After a brief hiatus, Drew Bishop and Dustin McComas are back and are ready to talk about baseball after another week of action and another weekend of tournaments. They saw Lake Travis, Round Rock, Sinton, Smithson Valley, Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Keller and many more. How good was Blake Mitchell? Tune in. 

Episode 48: Bixby’s one-hitter; McKinney Boyd arms stand out; Drew goes to Disneyworld

San Antonio Johnson 2023 right-hander Mason Bixby tossed a one-hitter last night and Dustin was there to see the TCU commit's performance. Dustin and Drew discuss that, McKinney Body's talented senior arms showing their stuff, the upcoming schedule of games and more. Plus, Drew is off to Disneyworld soon and Dustin did some #FiveToolFoodies scouting. 

Episode 47: ’22 RHP continues to impress; tournament standouts; college observations

A 2022 right-handed pitcher continues to throw extremely well to begin the season and Drew and Dustin survived the cold to deliver some early-season tournament observations from the past week. The two discuss programs like Prosper, Rock Hill, Lovejoy, San Antonio Johnson, Keller, Brandeis, Copperas Cove, Vista Ridge and more. Plus, they take a look at notable college baseball performances. 

Episode 46: Scrimmage notes, throwing strikes and college baseball’s opening weekend

Drew and Dustin share scrimmage thoughts on Prosper, Hebron, Lake Travis, Georgetown, Tompkins, Grand Oaks and more. Plus, the two discuss the importance of throwing quality strikes on the mound, what separates good teams at the HS and college level and also give their thoughts on college baseball's opening weekend. 

Episode 45: Another pitcher throws 99 MPH, scrimmage notes, hot or cold sandwiches

The Five Tool Podcast duo was again on the road to see scrimmages around Texas. Dustin put eyes on another pitcher who threw 99 MPH and some of the state's best 2022/2023 players and Drew saw some East Texas talent that might be under the radar. The two saw Smithson Valley, Brandeis, Boerne, Nacogdoches, Whitehouse, Henderson and more. Plus, the two ask an important question: hot or cold sandwiches?