The Five Tool Baseball Podcast

Episode 28: 2023 Five Tool 55 Countdown Continues... (Nos. 44-23)

The release of the 2023 Five Tool 55 for Texas continues. Drew Bishop and Dustin McComas deliver scouting reports about 22 of the best juniors in Texas. 

Episode 27: The 2023 Five Tool 55 is Here!!!! (discussing Nos. 55-45 today)

It's rankings day! The 2023 Five Tool 55 for the state of Texas is ready to debut. Dustin McComas and Drew Bishop discuss the process behind the list, general thoughts and challenges that came with the process. They also give thoughts on the first 11 players on the list, from No. 55 to No. 45. 

Episode 26: OU assistant coach Clay Van Hook discusses recruiting, NIL, more

Drew Bishop and Dustin McComas are joined by Oklahoma assistant coach Clay Van Hook. Van Hook discusses what the Sooners look for in recruiting and team building. And he also explains the possible impact of NIL. Plus, Drew puts the member of the UT 2005 national championship team on the spot and the two hosts end the podcast with an appreciation of bullpen catchers.

Episode 25: A day in the life a college baseball player

Ever wondered what a daily and yearly schedule is like for a college baseball player at the highest level? Drew Bishop and Dustin McComas explain the fall offseason, holidays, preseason, season and more in this week's episode. Plus, the two also briefly preview the upcoming 2023 Five Tool 55. 

Episode 24: Texas A&M Recruiting Coordinator Nolan Cain Discusses Recruiting, ‘22 Class, A&M‘s Fall and More

Texas A&M Recruiting Coordinator Nolan Cain joined Drew Bishop and Dustin McComas to discuss recruiting, his transition to Texas A&M, building a team, what he looks for, A&M's '22 class and fall offseason and much more. 

Episode 23: What CFB‘s coaching moves reminds us about baseball recruiting, upcoming 2023 Five Tool 55, more

Big-time college football head coaches are on the move. Again. Dustin McComas and Drew Bishop explain why those moves reinforce some key recruiting checkpoints for players and families. Plus, they discuss what Marcus Semien's contract should tell young players and preview the upcoming 2023 Five Tool 55. 

Episode 22: Dr. Katie McInnis explains importance of diet/nutrition on development and more

Former University of Texas Assistant Sports Dietician and current UT lecturer Dr. Katie McInnis joins Drew Bishop and Dustin McComas to share her expertise and experiences working with a college baseball program. In addition to the importance of diet and nutrition, she explains some common misconceptions, advice for players and, of course, some stories about Drew. 

Episode 21: Signing Class Discussion (ACU, DBU, Houston, Rice, UTSA, Texas State, Sam Houston State, more)

The breakdowns of regional signing classes continued with non-power five Texas schools. Dustin McComas and Drew Bishop discuss programs like ACU, DBU, Rice, UTSA, Texas State, Sam Houston State and more. A lot of great baseball is played in Texas and these classes reinforce that. 

Episode 20: Discussing Regional Signing Classes (Baylor, TCU, Texas, A&M, Texas Tech)

Last week marked the beginning of the early signing period for baseball. Dustin McComas and Drew Bishop take a look at and discuss signing classes for Baylor, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M and Texas Tech. 

Episode 19: D1Baseball.com‘s Kendall Rogers discusses what he‘s seen this fall, college baseball in the region, more

D1Baseball.com's Kendall Rogers has seen a lot of college programs in Texas and the region. He discusses the likes of Texas, Texas A&M, TCU, Rice, Houston, DBU, Baylor and more during this episode and also previews what's ahead for the many new coaching faces leading some of those programs. Plus, we discuss college programs using more resources on development, queso, NIL deals and more.