The Five Tool Baseball Podcast

Dustin and Drew return and have a lot to talk about. They share reports from games they've recently, including Frisco Independence, Naaman Forest, Sachse, Westlake, Dripping Springs, Frisco Memorial, Vista Ridge, Westwood, Prestonwood Christian Academy, Argyle, Colleyville Heritage and more. In addition to potential MLB Draft names like Wyatt Sanford and Jason Flores, the two also highlight some s...

Dustin and Drew share detailed reports on a long list of standout players from recent live looks including 2025 Ethan Holliday, who might be the top prospect in his class. And how good is Jonah Williams the baseball player? That, Theo Gillen and Westlake, Lake Travis, New Braunfels, Keller, Rockwall/Rockwall-Heath, Hebron and much more.

Dustin and Drew conclude their Five Tool Festival coverage with thoughts on each of the 26 teams that participated in the event. Notes, observations, scouting and much, much more from the LOADED event. 

The Five Tool Festival was smashing success. Okay, so we're biased. But we'd think all who participate would agree. Dustin and Drew highlight some of the event's top performers and announce the award winners from the Festival in part one of what will be a two-episode series.

It's Festival Week!!! After an awesome debut in 2023, the Five Tool Festival returns. Dustin and Drew preview the event with a report on each of the 26 teams. The event is LOADED with 16 powerhouse programs from Texas and 10 big-time national teams. 

Five Tool was on the scene and Dustin and Drew share thoughts from the Private School Classic in DFW. Plus, the two share some early observations from the college baseball season and thoughts on the Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis game from Tuesday night. 

In one week, the entire state of Texas will be playing baseball games that count. Drew and Dustin share some notes/thoughts from a few scrimmages and one actual game as they gear up for the season to officially be underway. Westlake, Pearce, Georgetown, Burleson Centennial, Boswell, St. Pius X, Grand Oaks, Tomball, Lutheran South Academy and more mentioned. 

Drew and Dustin continue their draftszn with another installment of their Texas High School Player Draft. Plus, the guys share thoughts on early scrimmages/games and preview the Super Bowl. 

A week after their Texas High School Player Draft, Dustin and Drew are again drafting. This time, they created their second-annual National High School Player Draft. The teams are made up of 24 players and eight a piece from the 2024, 2025 and 2026 classes. 

It's draft season for Dustin and Drew and this episode features the third-annual Texas High School Baseball Player Draft. Teams were comprised of 2024 and 2025 prospects with each team also selecting two 2026 players. Who drafted the best roster? Vote on Twitter and Instagram @FiveToolPod. 

Dustin and Drew survived the freeze and are back to discuss the recently published preseason Texas high school baseball team rankings. Plus, they talk about some standouts from the recent MLB Texas/Louisiana showcase at Barbers Hill and sadly discuss their NFL teams.

Dustin and Drew are back to recap the ABCA convention and preview the upcoming 2024 baseball year with 24 players they're excited to follow. The guys picked a player each from the 2024, 2025 and 2026 classes from Texas, California, Arizona and a national prospect. Plus, Five Tool visited Tokyo and watched one of the country's best 2025 prospects who wants to play college baseball in America.

Before they head to the ABCA convention in Dallas later this week, Dustin and Drew take a look back at 2023 with five good things from last year and then look ahead to 2024 with five things they're excited about. Among the topics: Five Tool's website College baseball popularity and coaching staff expansion 2026 class Five Tool's expanding coverage and new events Recruiting calendar changes for the...

Dustin and Drew are joined by Five Tool SoCal Director Tim Arakawa, who previews the upcoming Hawaii Sandlot Classic. Arakawa, who is from and grew up in Hawaii, shares the continued growth of the special event, why it's so important to Hawaii players, the colleges attending, highlights some players to watch and more. 

Dustin and Drew are joined by HITFORTH Director of Hitting Kevin Kies. Kevin shares his unique baseball path that led him to HITFORTH, shares what it's like to work at HITFORTH and delivers outstanding insight about how HITFORTH develops complete hitters with individualized programs and a full-time staff dedicated to development.

Drew and Dustin dive into the 55 players who just missed the 2025 Five Tool Texas 55. The list is loaded with uncommitted players college coaches will want on their radars during the spring. But before the two give a report on each player on the list, Drew baits Dustin into an impassioned rant about Florida State missing the College Football Playoffs. 

Dustin and Drew are back with a jam-packed episode. The two go through the recently released 2025 Five Tool Texas 55 rankings with thoughts on each of the 55 players and also pull back the curtain some on the rankings process. And they end with some college football discussion... what is the committee going to do and will chaos unfold Saturday?

Dustin and Drew highlight some trends happening in college baseball recruiting right now and where the talent in the region is going and what it means. Plus, the two discuss the surprising amount of college baseball coaching turnover and what it means for recruits. The 2025 Five Tool Texas 55 is complete and the gang previews the debut of the list along with some football discussion and more.

Dustin and Drew are back with more signing class discussion during the Early Signing Period but first... THE RANGERS WON THE WORLD SERIES! The two then go into detail about A&M, Tech, LSU, OU, Sam Houston, UTA's recruiting classes and also discuss 10 more individual JUCO commits they like. 

We're a week away from the first day 2024 prospects can begin signing NLIs and Drew and Dustin begin signing class discussions with reports on six programs - Texas, TCU, Houston, Baylor, DBU and Texas State. Also, the two highlight 10 of their favorite individual JUCO commitments who are set to sign next week. 

This is a must-listen for any youth/high school player.  Former AA Strength Coach of the Year and current HITFORTH Director of Performance Andrew Chappell joins Drew and Dustin and discusses HITFORTH's personalized approach to developing pound-for-pound the strongest hitters. He explains the importance of movement/form, why strength development isn't just about weight, how HITFORTH is accountable...

Drew and Dustin continue highlighting uncommitted players in the 2024/2025 and JUCO classes with 36 more names colleges should be tracking. Plus, the duo discusses a bit of general recruiting topics, dishes on the MLB playoffs and asks the most important question of the day - did Drew make the right fantasy football trade? We're presented by HITFORTH and we explain why HITFORTH's Instagram page re...

Now that recruiting has entered a "quiet" period for D1 coaches and the fall season is winding down, what should uncommitted players be doing to help themselves? Drew and Dustin discuss that and also list some of their favorite uncommitted 2025 and 2024 players. Plus, the two discuss the MLB playoffs, the crazy end to the Phillies/Braves game and recap a lackluster football weekend.

It's been a while since the last episode and the guys have been busy traveling, coaching/watching baseball and much more. So, there is a ton to talk about. Most importantly, the Five Tool Podcast is now presented by HITFORTH - the high-tech development center located in Austin, TX that produces pound-for-pound the most powerful and complete hitters in the state. Dustin discusses his recent visit t...

Drew and Dustin recap the loaded Texas Scouts Association Games, which were presented and powered by Five Tool. The list of underclass and upperclass standouts is an extensive one. Plus, the two discuss the upcoming Arizona Fall Classic and Five Tool Academic teams.