The Five Tool Baseball Podcast

Jack Leeper led Dustin's list of top position players he saw this summer. Who else impressed? Five Tool's Senior Editor and Scouting Director shares his top 10 and other top prospects from this summer's Area Code Games. 

Dustin McComas covers standouts from the loaded JUCO Fall Festival, highlights the top players from the Dodgers South Texas Scout Team vs. Pirates North Texas Scout Team and labels intriguing players from the DFW Twins Scout Day. Plus, Texas and Baylor recruiting, a look at what's happening on the West Coast, the truth about college coaches and their camps and an entertaining, analytics-themed parting shot.

The Texas Scouts Association Games were the most talented we've seen. Dustin McComas shares top 2027 and 2028 performers, including many uncommitted names. Plus, he shares Dodgers and Pirates Scout Team standouts, updates the 2027 and 2028 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings, highlights some recent commits and more. 

Dustin McComas previews the upcoming Texas Scouts Association games powered by Five Tool and shares the final 26 players who comprised the top 55 list from Area Code Underclass Games. Plus, he highlights some recent standouts from Five Tool national coverage, some commitments that caught his attention, wonders aloud if the Dodgers are finally vulnerable and asks you to replace the word 'analytics' with 'information.' 

Five Tool Senior Editor and Scouting Director Dustin McComas recently ranked and filed reports on the top 55 players from Area Code Underclass. This episode details players ranked 1-29, shares some recruiting advice for uncommitted seniors, discusses the fall and more.

Dustin McComas returns to the mic after a jam-packed baseball summer and shares thoughts on the inaugural Five Tool Club League and the unique opportunity it provides players, families and clubs. He shares the award winners from the 17u, 16u, 15u leagues and standouts from the exclusive MLBU/BASE assessment. What is the MLBU/BASE assessment? He explains that, too. 

Major League Baseball made headlines with its proposal during CBA negotiations to make massive changes to the MLB Draft, which included eliminating eligibility for high school players.  Dustin McComas discusses that, recaps the Texas High School State Championships and more.

The Kansas Jayhawks' historic regular season is deservedly receiving national attention. Dustin McComas explains why they've been smart to target JUCO players, what it means looking ahead and recaps a lot of the Texas playoffs action. 

The 2027 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings have been updated and Dustin McComas dives into the changes, which includes several new names and a new No. 1. Plus, he tours the state of Texas with thoughts on recent playoffs results and what to watch this week. 

Dustin McComas returns with thoughts on the proposed eligibility rule change - 5-for-5 rule - and what it means for the sport along with it means for high school baseball players. Plus, how this proposed rule change places increased emphasis on wise summer scheduling for players' exposure. And a ton of Texas playoffs discussion with predictions, observations and more.