The Five Tool Baseball Podcast

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. 

Dustin McComas discusses in detail the latest release of the 2026 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings. 

Dustin McComas recaps the Five Tool Festival and highlights the award winners, All-Festival Team and more.

Dustin McComas shares thoughts on Texas 5A baseball entering this season, including state title contenders and sleeper teams to watch. Plus, he wonders just what the coaches were thinking ranking Aledo No. 5 in the preseason poll. 

Dustin McComas highlights some of his favorite Texas 6A state title contenders, teams not receiving enough love, sleeper teams and more. 

Dustin McComas made sure to turn his microphone on this time for episode 193 and shares his thoughts after covering Area Code Select at the University of Houston. Pitchers brought the HEAT. Who stood out the most? That and more. 

We continue our discussion of signing classes from the state of Texas and surrounding areas with a deep dive into 26 JUCO programs. Along the way, Dustin McComas explains why the talent at the JUCO level continues to increase and what type of player you need to be in order to compete at that level. Plus, Die Hard and Gremlins are most definitely Christmas movies.

Dustin McComas highlights some of the top classes and players heading to the Big 12 and also touches on the importance of upcoming college camps, how uncommitted seniors can help themselves and more. Plus, he throws in some MLB, college football and holiday season talk, too. 

Dustin McComas continues the coverage of 2026 signing classes with thoughts on the rest of the SEC: Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Missouri, and Florida.  Plus, are major junior college programs beginning to more actively recruit the junior class? A trend could be developing. 

The early signing period arrived and Dustin McComas takes a look at some of the top 2026 recruiting classes in the country. He begins with part one of the SEC, which includes Vanderbilt, LSU, Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas A&M and Oklahoma. 

The 2026 Five Tool Texas 55 has been updated and Dustin McComas unveils the new list with something to say about the players 1-55 and several more who could have easily been No. 55. Plus, he shares some thoughts on the Five Tool Scout Team from the Arizona Fall Classic Draft Prospect Classic. 

Five Tool is set to again participate in the prestigious Arizona Fall Classic Draft Prospect Classic at the Peoria Sports Complex in the Phoenix area. Dustin McComas gives a scouting report for each player on the team and also previews the upcoming 2026 Five Tool Texas 55 update. Plus, the Five Tool JUCO Fall Festival is underway. Dustin shares a few players who caught his eye on day one. 

Dustin McComas shares his detailed thoughts about Major League Baseball's Recovery Period Policy, which effectively bans team officials from scouting amateur players during months of the fall and winter. Does it send the right message? Will it help alleviate some of the injury risk for amateur players? Also, he highlights recent standouts from Five Tool coverage, which includes the recent TSA Game...

Striker Pence threw 100!!!! But he wasn't the only dude at Area Code Underclass. Dustin McComas returns ready to talk Area Code Underclass and highlights over 50 standout players who really stood out to him and earned some flattering reports in his notes. Plus, he highlights a few players from the recent Canes Southwest and Lonestar Baseball Club Scout Days. 

Dustin McComas is back after nine days at Area Code and is ready to deliver a full report on the Rangers Underclass Team. Plus, he shares thoughts and reports on members of the first 2027 Five Tool Texas 55. 

Dustin McComas is back! Finally. And he has a lot to talk about, including: - a very lengthy discussion about the MLB Draft and high school players - Love for the Bregman, Pudge and Mattingly winners - Final 2025 Five Tool Texas 55

Dustin recaps the regional final action and looks ahead to the state tournament. Plus, he dives into the updated 2025 and 2026 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings. 

The Texas High School Baseball Playoffs reached the regional final round. Dustin McComas previews what's ahead this week and also takes a look back at some of the drama during the semifinals. 

To say the action is heating up, along with the weather, around Texas is an understatement. Dustin McComas takes a look at the region quarterfinal action that caught his attention and takes a look ahead at this week's region semifinal action. 

We're talking about playoffs! Dustin McComas dives into the Texas High School Baseball Playoffs with detailed thoughts on each region in 6A and 5A and thoughts on 4A, 3A, 2A and more.

NCAA's House Settlement ruling still needs to cross the finish line. Something the judge said grabbed Dustin's attention because of what it could mean for college baseball. Plus, reports from live player looks and some other players whose performances grabbed our attention. 

Dustin begins to empty his scouting notebook with thoughts on a long list of top players that he saw recently, including some MLB Draft prospects, uncommitted juniors, rising sophomores and even freshmen.