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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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Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
The Five Tool Texas High School Player Draft returns and has a couple of new wrinkles: Drew and Dustin were able to keep two players from last year's draft and were allowed to steal one player from each other's roster. How did the rosters turn out? Who has the better team? Tune in.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Ever wondered what baseball is like in the Ivy League and how realistic it is you could be recruited? Drew and Dustin are joined by Yale pitching coach and recruiting coordinator Chris Wojick. Fresh off a national championship at Eastern Connecticut State, Wojick. who is making recruiting states like Texas and California a focus, shares what life is like at Yale, what Yale looks for in college players, the requirements to get on Yale's radar and the truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that await Yale players.
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
After dedicating an episode to Nos. 1-28, we're back to discuss Nos. 29-55 from the debut list of the 2024 Texas Five Tool 55. Dustin and Drew deliver quick scouting reports, thoughts, notes and more about each player.
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
The brand spanking new Five Tool website is LIVE at FiveTool.org. And we're really freaking fired up about it. Dustin and Drew take listeners through the new website and help explain its new features, how "The Line" can be customized, the different ways to follow our coverage at the website and why they're so excited and believe so strongly this is a gamechanger. Plus, the duo discusses 10 standouts from the Hawaii Sandlot Classic.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Five Tool SoCal Director and Hawaii native Tim Arakawa joins to preview the upcoming Hawaii Sandlot event, which will include over 150 talented prospects from Hawaii. Tim, a former Oklahoma State standout who reached AAA in the Angels organization, also shares his unique baseball journey that began in Hawaii, discusses Five Tool's coverage in Southern California and more.
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Dustin and Drew share what goes into the Five Tool 55 rankings process and offer an extensive breakdown of players ranked No. 1 - No. 28 on the debut 2024 list for Texas.
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Covid finally made its way into Dustin's house and got him for the first time in three years, but that didn't stop The Five Tool Podcast from producing some Friday magic. Drew and Dustin shared numerous tips and advice for players/players about recruiting and helping the recruiting and development process during this time of the year. Plus, the two previewed the debut of the 2024 Five Tool 55 in Texas by sharing 10 players who made the list, highlighted some fall standouts from Arizona and California, discussed MLB free agency and more.
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Dustin and Drew are finally back after an extended break. The two discuss the recently released Five Tool All-Summer Team and highlight numerous honorable mention players as well. Plus, the duo discusses what recruiting looks like during the fall and how players can help themselves and also put the spotlight on 10 uncommitted California, New Mexico, Arizona or Utah players that stood out during fall events.
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Drew recently added his second child to the family and joins Dustin to break down signing classes in the state of Texas. The two go in-depth about both Texas and out-of-state prospects and discuss what it means and also what it means if you're a 2023 player who hasn't signed yet. Plus, they highlight 10 players from California, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona who stood out this fall, including seven uncommitted prospects colleges should keep an eye on.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Drew and Dustin discuss 30+ players who have a very good case to be included on the Five Tool 55 list. Plus, they highlight recent commitments, talk some football, share their Halloween stories as parents and explain why candy corn is terrible.