Every good worker has a good set of tools. What would you think of a doctor who walks around with a rusty hacksaw? How about a meteorologist who uses a Magic 8 Ball? What if the band Tool didn’t have ...

What exactly do we mean when we talk about players’ tools? I think most fans by now know what the five tools are for position players — hit, power, run, glove, arm — and know that a “five-tool” player ...

There are so many ways to evaluate a young baseball player's skills, but scouts have the most tried-and-true method: breaking a player's specific skills into different "tools." These tools separate a ...

Nearly 100 years ago, baseball impresario Albert G. Spalding published his sprawling, 500-plus-page book, America’s National Game. This 1911 tome, replete with illustrations by political cartoonist ...

Success in fantasy baseball isn’t just about drafting well—it’s about using the right tools to make informed decisions all season long. Whether you’re managing a dynasty squad, competing in redraft ...

One of the most interesting projects I’ve gotten to be a part of since I’ve been here at Baseball Prospectus is the Player Forecast Manager (PFM for short; PFM could also mean PECOTA Fantasy Manager).

Scouts spend countless hours watching and evaluating players, carefully considering the appropriate grade for each tool or each pitch a player offers. Throughout the course of the season and ...

The App is Back! Don’t forget to download the NBC Sports EDGE app to receive real-time player news, mobile alerts and track your favorite players. Plus, now you can check out articles and player cards ...

Baseball America released their annual list of players with the best tools in every High-A league on Thursday, and several SF Giants prospects made the list. Left-handed pitcher Nick Swiney, reliever ...

The 6th annual Five Tool Baseball Sandlot Classic opened Saturday in Central Oahu, launching a four-day showcase that brings ...

There are so many ways to evaluate a young baseball player's skills, but scouts have the most tried-and-true method: breaking a player's specific skills into different "tools." These tools separate a ...

Baseball America released their annual list of players with the best tools in every Single-A on Thursday, and several SF Giants prospects made the list. Right-handed pitcher Landen Roupp, reliever ...