The Five Tool Baseball Podcast

Ep 108: James Ellwanger is the talk of Texas and more game notes/observations

Each year in Texas, there is usually one senior pitcher who makes a big jump. Dustin went to see if the hype about James Ellwanger was real. It's real. Very real. Drew and Dustin discuss his electric performance, and cover the following teams: Magnolia West, Lake Creek, Porter, Huntsville, Celina, Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Coppell, The Colony, Frisco. Plus, the two also discuss top prospects at Hamilton High in Arizona and a trio of uncommitted players from Arizona who caught their attention. 

Ep 107: Game Notes from Oklahoma powerhouse programs and Texas

Ryan Brewer joined Drew and Dustin to share some excellent notes from his recent trip to Oklahoma. He shared notes on Owasso, Deer Creek, Westmoore, Edmond North, Moore, and Jenks. From Texas, we covered the SW Homeschool Classic, Vista Ridge, Westwood, Allen, Rock Hill, Liberty Hill, Rouse, Frisco Memorial and Frisco Independence. 

Ep 106: Game notes and observations; 20 uncommitted players colleges should know

Drew and Dustin share game notes and observations on Flower Mound, Flower Mound Marcus, Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Leander Rouse, Royse City, North Forney and also name 20 uncommitted players colleges should know. Plus, the duo discusses the World Baseball Classic and the importance of fit and opportunity at the collegiate level. 

Ep 105: Texas high school game notes, observations and more; WBC thoughts

Dustin and Drew take a break from the ballpark to share notes, observations and more from what they've seen from tournaments and early-season district rivalry matchups. Some teams included: Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Keller, Austin Westlake, Lake Travis, Sinton, Dripping Springs, Smithson Valley, New Braunfels Canyon, Round Rock, Vista Ridge, Allen, Highland Park and Wakeland. Plus, the duo discusses the exciting World Baseball Classic and more. 

Ep 104: Recapping the Five Tool Festival

The inaugural Five Tool Festival was a huge success thanks to the teams, players, host sites, Five Tool staff and a trusted meteorologist. Dustin and Drew deliver notes, observations and more on the 14 teams and the All-Festival team. 

Ep 103: It’s Five Tool Festival Week! (Team Previews)

It's a special week for the Five Tool gang because the inaugural Five Tool Festival is scheduled to begin Thursday in the DFW area. Drew and Dustin discuss the event and preview each of the 14 teams: Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath, Prosper, Rock Hill, Marcus, Southlake Carroll, Frenship, Americas, Bixby (OK), Deer Creek (OK), Magnolia Heights (MS), Conway (AR), Edmond Santa Fe (OK) and Mater Dei (CA).

Ep 102: Importance of defensive versatility and more scrimmage/game notes and observations

Drew and Dustin discuss standouts from the Texas Private School Classic and last night's Clark vs. Reagan matchup in San Antonio, which featured a junior pitcher who touched 95 MPH. Plus, the two have noticed a growing trend in professional baseball : organizations placing more value in defensive versatility and multi-sport athletes. 

Ep 101: A LOT of early-season scrimmage/game thoughts from across Texas

Dustin and Drew return and have actual baseball performances to discuss. Teams included: Allen, Rockwall-Heath, Hebron, John Paul II, The Brook Hill School, Liberty Christian, Prestonwood Christian Academy, Keller, San Marcos, Smithson Valley, Alamo Heights, Austin Westlake, Round Rock, Georgetown, Vista Ridge, Waco Midway, Anderson, Concordia Lutheran and Second Baptist. 

Ep 100!!!!!! Five Tool past, present and exciting future with Lynn Vanlandingham

The podcast turned 100 episodes old today and Drew and Dustin made a call to the bullpen to bring in the big gun. Five Tool owner Lynn Vanlandingham joined the show to discuss Five Tool's start, past, present and exciting future. The guys shared their passion for baseball, keeping kids in the game, doing things the right way and looked ahead to what's next with the exciting new website. 

Ep 99: National High School Player Draft

Drew and Dustin follow last week's Texas player draft with the Five Tool National High School Player Draft. Each team is made up of eight players from the 2023, 2024 and 2025 classes. Obviously, the teams are LOADED. Tune in to hear their favorites from events like Area Code and more.