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Five Tool Baseball Senior Editor Dustin McComas and Scouting Director Drew Bishop cover the latest in amateur baseball in Texas and offer unique insight into the game they love with help from coaches, scouts and more.
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Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Forever, baseball people have asked an important question: why? Why does that player chase sliders? Why does he have great instincts? Finally, we have a product that can test the brain and, for the first time, truly answer that question. Dr. Scott Wylie, Co-founder of S2 Cognition, joined Dustin and Drew to explain this game-changing product. It could change development as we know it.
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Another big-time big leaguer joined the show. Drew Bishop and Dustin McComas are joined by Dodgers slugger, 2020 World Series champ and two-time All-Star Max Muncy. Muncy is the sponsor of Five Tool's biggest 14U event. He discussed being involved at the amateur level, the importance of having fun with the game, what led to his transformation offensively, being a new dad and much more.
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
The 2023 Five Tool 55 Follow List includes 188 players. Drew Bishop and Dustin McComas highlight names from the first half of the list and discuss the upcoming Five Tool Academic Showcase, which again reiterates how much elite work in the classroom can help recruiting.
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Drew Bishop and Dustin McComas dive into the 2023 Five Tool 55 "Just Missed" list and give player breakdowns for many of the talented players who just missed the Five Tool 55 cut. They discuss why many of these players have very bright futures, the link to being a multi-sport athlete, and give their picks for who is most likely to end up on the Five Tool 55 when it's next updated.
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
The man behind the Alex Bregman World Series and Bregman Cares Classic joined the show today. Houston Astros All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman joined Dustin McComas and Drew Bishop to discuss his passion for his charity and helping the community, the latest on his rehab after offseason surgery, the importance of being even-keeled in baseball, his recruiting process and amateur career, his salsa and much, much more.
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
The list is published. Dustin McComas and Drew Bishop continue their 2023 Five Tool 55 discussion with today's featured podcast about the top 22 players on the list. No. 1 on the list isn't a surprise, but was it an easy call to make?
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
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.
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
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.
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
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.
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
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.