The D1Baseball Podcast

On this episode of Sidearm Delivery, Shotgun Spratling chats with one of the best developers in the game, Mississippi State head coach Brian O’Connor. Shotgun talks with Coach O'Connor about the strong first half his Bulldogs have had in his first season in Starkville, the challenges of knowing when to play young players, and how to thread the needle of when to push players to the edge of their limits versus when to pull back to make sure they are building positive momentum. The pair also discusses O'Connor's move from Virginia to the SEC, the "fun" of roster building in 2026, and more. Later in the show, Shotgun also chats with D1Baseball national & SEC analyst Mark Etheridge about Mississippi State and how the Bulldogs are shaping up in a wild SEC. Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBEApple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-AppleSpotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9DqYouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-subSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons talk through why college baseball coaches rarely yell at players during games. They also discuss the concept of postgame team meetings and tell the story of an incredible one from Ole Miss' 2022 national championship season. Finally, the guys shout out Tryston McCladdie of Clemson and Cam Johnson of Oklahoma for showing incredible ability to bounce back after tough outings, as well as Roch Cholowsky's Golden Spikes Award candidacy.00:00 Welcome!00:32 Coaches Yelling At Players04:30 Why Baseball Coaches Hold Back09:30 Postgame Meetings & Old School Yelling14:44 Golden Spikes Award - Midseason Picks15:44 Roch Cholowsky Stats Debate21:39 Bounce Back MentalityFor athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!SUBSCRIBEApple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-AppleSpotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9DqYouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-subSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers and Joe Healy preview week eight around college baseball.00:39 Podcast Intro and Roll Call06:25 Chat Shoutouts and LSU Stock07:49 West Coast Trip/UCLA Buzz12:08 Weekend Slate12:41 USC at UCLA Breakdown16:50 Big 12: UCF at WVU18:12 Mountaineers Deep Dive22:44 UCF Cliff Notes24:34 Mississippi State at Georgia26:39 What Makes Georgia Different31:23 Nebraska Hosting Buzz34:18 BC at North Carolina37:38 UCSB vs Cal Poly Stakes41:09 LSU at Tennessee Preview48:30 Florida State at VirginiaKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss the odd combination of Landon Hairston's incredible heater and Arizona State's sudden entrance into the low-oxygen zone. They also discussed the upside and perils of high school recruiting and how it is impacting prime-time programs like LSU, Arkansas, and Tennessee.00:00 Welcome Back!03:13 ASU Expectations vs. Reality03:44 Hairston Hot Streak13:53 SEC Teams21:21 Portal Versus Development Reality28:40 Low Oxygen Season and Final WrapFor athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!SUBSCRIBEApple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-AppleSpotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9DqYouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-subSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons open with a discussion of LSU winning a chippy SEC series over Kentucky that featured dugout shouting between Jay Johnson and Nick Mingione. Then, they run through “Real Dudes” nominees, highlighting hitters Luke Pettitte (Dallas Baptist), Gavin Nash, Marcos Rosales (UNLV), and Gonzaga’s Maddox Haley, who had a huge week and is hitting .509. On the mound, they note standout outings from Ethan Norby (East Carolina), including an immaculate inning; Brennan Garza (Ball State) with a seven-inning no-hitter; Cal State Fullerton’s Mikie Negrete; Florida State’s Wes Mendez; and Northern Illinois lefty Max Vaisvila’s nine-inning one-hitter with 14 strikeouts.00:00 Welcome00:48 LSU vs Kentucky Drama04:21 Kentucky's Chip On Shoulder05:38 Real Dudes Hitter Nominees09:40 Real Dudes Pitcher Nominees11:08 NIU Ace's CG14:02 Maddox Haley's Hot Streak16:15 Landon Hairston's Week20:06 Pitcher Awards22:01 Wrap UpFor athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/ Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBEApple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-AppleSpotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9DqYouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-subSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons recap a “carnage” weekend of college baseball, highlighting the top "Hey Now" moments from week 7 of the 2026 college baseball season. Roons highlights being in the booth for "Sunday Night Baseball" featuring West Virginia vs. Arizona State, praising West Virginia’s traffic-heavy offense and standout catcher Gavin Kelly’s elite throwing and hitting, while also noting Arizona State hasn’t played its best yet. They discuss Big 12 depth with West Virginia looking best, UCF’s resurgence, TCU getting healthy after sweeping Texas Tech, and Kansas’ pitching success against Cincinnati. In the ACC, they react to Florida State star Myles Bailey breaking his leg, celebrate Boston College’s series win over Virginia, and note Georgia Tech’s sweep of NC State. In the SEC, weather impacts, Vanderbilt’s thin pitching, Alabama sweeping Auburn, Florida sweeping Arkansas, and Tennessee’s close losses. They also discuss Oregon State and Coastal Carolina rounding into form.00:00 Welcome Back!02:57 Sunday Night Spotlight: WVU vs ASU04:08 West Virginia Breakdown05:18 Gavin Kelly Deep Dive09:20 Big 12 State of Play10:49 Kansas Pitching Surprise12:39 Myles Bailey Injury14:22 BC Stuns Virginia16:41 Georgia Tech Sweep18:01 Oregon State Finds Runs20:14 Alabama Bounce Back Talk24:23 Vandy Pitching Depth & Bats28:53 Tennessee Growing Pains30:22 Florida’s Huge Week31:48 Wrap and Sign OffFor athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/ Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBEApple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-AppleSpotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9DqYouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-subSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt recap week seven around college baseball. They discuss an SEC weekend with seven sweeps out its eight total series, including Florida's stunning sweep of Arkansas, Boston College and Pitt standing tall in the ACC, and TCU making a move in the Big 12.00:00 Omaha Fuel Sponsor02:18 SEC Weekend Sweeps03:16 Mississippi State Shuts Down Ole Miss05:37 Alabama Surge vs Auburn09:44 Vandy Walk-Off Madness10:39 Tennessee And Arkansas Concerns12:49 Florida Upside And SEC Offensive Dip18:21 ACC Results Rundown18:57 Georgia Tech Statement Sweep21:06 ACC Northern Teams Rise23:32 Pitt Offense And Pitching Questions26:22 Florida State Injury Fallout27:53 Big 12 Weekend Recap28:44 UCF Takes League Lead29:35 TCU Sweep Sparks Hope31:48 Kansas Trends Upward34:21 Around The Country Results34:41 UCLA Blast And Big Ten Notes36:01 Mid-Major Surprises Roll Call37:03 Oregon State Offense Awakens39:15 Jacksonville State Spotlight41:34 Campbell Statement In CAA43:31 Oregon Wins At UCSBKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.