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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss a wild weekend of upsets in the SEC. They consider the possibility that the SEC's reign of dominance in college baseball might be waning. They also reflected on some "Hey Now" moments, including Tennessee's walk-off slash, Cal's 11-game winning streak, and a dreaded 12-1 lead in the third inning.00:00 Welcome Back!02:32 SEC Chaos Weekend03:25 Is SEC Still Top Dog?08:08 Upsets Breakdown12:19 LSU Leadership15:34 Parity Nationwide17:56 "Hey Now!" Roundup18:55 Cal Streak and Duke Guts21:30 Listener Email25:06 Wrap & Next EpisodesFor 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, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy recap week four around college baseball. They discuss their takeaways, highlighted by the SEC's woes, ACC opening weekend results, and mid-majors on the rise.00:00 Omaha Fuel Sponsor01:25 LSU Panic Meter02:26 SEC Weekend Chaos04:41 Tennessee Offense Worries09:16 Mid-Majors Rising11:55 Florida Sleepwalking13:47 ACC Upsets Recap16:37 BC Stuns Miami19:48 ACC Reality Check20:31 Wake Forest Arms22:35 Noah Coy Debate25:24 Louisiana Surge26:39 DBU Pitching Woes28:15 USC & Big Ten Buzz32:52 Mid-Major Upsets33:26 Coastal Hangs On34:49 Wrap and Sign OffKerriston 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 this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, and Aaron Fitt preview week four around college baseball.00:00 Omaha Fuel Ad00:39 Podcast Intro03:24 Best Season Interactions12:24 Southern Miss Hot Start14:04 ACC Week Four Preview20:03 Virginia Tech Outlook23:18 NC State Check In25:24 Big Ten Opening Weekend28:28 Big Ten Weather Watch29:39 USC vs Illinois Preview31:14 Variety Pack Weekend Picks32:59 Coastal Injuries and Outlook37:32 Louisiana at DBU Spotlight41:09 DBU Pitching Talk and Banter43:18 Oregon Infield Toughness49:19 Troy Pressure Weekend51:40 Travel Plans and Press Box TalesKerriston 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 this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons chronicle some of the midweek upsets including Central Arkansas' win at Vandy and Grand Canyon's win at Arizona. The guys talked through why we're seeing so many upsets on Tuesday nights. Also, is it possible to fly out to the shortstop.00:00 Welcome01:10 Pelican Stops Play02:43 Oregon State Oxygen Talk04:04 Southern Miss Thriller05:23 Pop Up vs Fly Out07:44 Upsets Across Midweeks09:21 Why Midweeks Get Wild18:07 Avoiding the "Win Zone"21:31 Grand Canyon Stuns Arizona26:55 Friday Show DetailsFor 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 week's Sidearm Delivery, Shotgun Spratling is joined by UC Santa Barbara head coach Andrew Checketts to talk about how he’s turned the Gauchos into one of the nation’s most consistent mid-major programs. He also talks about UCSB opening the season in Mississippi, how his team has gotten out to an 8-2 start, and his latest elite ace, junior righthander Jackson Flora.Later, D1Baseball West Coast analyst Eric Sorensen joins the show to talk about Checketts squad, how he built the program in Isla Vista into a perennial top 25 contender, and where the Gauchos rank in the Big West, which should be really competitive at the top once again.00:00 Welcome01:45 UC Santa Barbara HC Andrew Checketts30:14 D1Baseball's Eric SorensonKerriston 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 cover Northeastern's road win over LSU in their new segment "Oh my gosh, we're going to win." The guys also discussed Southern Miss's incredible start to the season and whether the Golden Eagles are playing too well, too soon?!00:00 Welcome00:40 First Wednesday Show02:36 New Meters Introduced04:17 Remembering Joey Raccuia05:50 "Oh My Gosh, We're Going To Win" Explained08:41 Northeastern Shocks LSU11:42 Bottom Ninth Panic/Meltdown16:14 Run Rule Talk and Aftermath16:49 Renaming Rogers Rewind18:11 Is Southern Miss Too Hot, Too Early?22:42 UTSA Built Like Fullerton25:28 "Bar Fight" Meter Explained26:57 UCLA Earns the Badge29:27 Mid Major Shoutouts and 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 celebrated Arizona's awesome response to the low oxygen zone. They also introduced a new category called the "Oh my gosh, we're going to win" zone. Oregon State, Vandy, Arizona State and Louisville were topics of discussion, as well as LSU's amazing immunity to the low oxygen zone. Finally, props were given to Xavier's fearless scheduling practices.00:00 Welcome00:38 Low Oxygen Meter Returns01:15 Arizona And TCU Check In01:46 Louisville Ninth Inning Collapse05:13 Coastal's Weekend08:24 Vanderbilt Vegas Woes11:14 Oregon State Still Tight13:18 Arizona State Walk Problem17:50 Troy And LSU Temperature19:44 Xavier Into The Chimney22:35 Daily Schedule And SignoffFor 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 discuss the players who stepped up in an epic game between Mississippi State and UCLA. They named their "Real Dudes" of the week and discussed some position groups, like the Wake Forest rotation and the Oregon infield, that are standing out. Caylon Dygert of UT Arlington also received some love for his epic pitching performance at Arkansas.00:50 Week Three Recap01:05 UCLA Statement Weekend08:09 UCLA Pitching11:09 Real Dudes11:29 Gasparino Power Surge14:53 Ojeda Shuts Down Oregon17:21 Wake Forest Ace Emerges19:48 More Real Dudes27:05 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 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 Bradley Smart recap week three around college baseball. They discuss their takeaways from the Live Like Lou Las Vegas Classic, weekend three at Globe Life, and more.00:00 Omaha Fuel Sponsor00:39 Podcast Kickoff01:27 Globe Life Takeaways02:54 Virginia Tech Tested04:39 Tennessee Bounce Back06:02 Florida Sweeps Miami11:06 Vegas Classic Recap14:12 Irvine-style Baseball15:22 Houston Tournament Reactions17:52 Bullpen and Ole Miss18:10 Coastal Carolina Outlook19:37 Alabama-OSU Takeaways20:46 Southern Miss Rolling21:59 UT Arlington Upset Buzz23:29 Clemson-South Carolina Series24:21 Undefeated Teams Update24:56 No-hitters and USC Arms26:06 New Mexico Start 27:41 LSU No Panic Zone29:46 Stanford Panic Alert30:36 Wake Forest Rotation Hype32:41 Wrap Up and Michigan NoteKerriston 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 this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Jack DeLongchamps and Bradley Smart preview week three around college baseball.00:00 Omaha Fuel Sponsor00:39 Podcast Kickoff00:54 Meet The Panel02:13 Flat Tire Banter03:41 Best Purchases Debate09:30 Week Three Preview09:48 Globe Life Showdown18:30 Live Like Lou Las Vegas College Baseball Classic Breakdown20:55 Frisco Classic Spotlight23:58 Oregon State Offense Worries25:24 Florida vs Miami Preview28:27 Clemson & South Carolina Rivalry32:33 Nebraska vs Auburn Spotlight34:29 USC vs Cal Poly Arms35:57 LA Tech vs Southern Miss Heat40:52 Coastal Pitching Depth44:40 Ohio State Wild Card46:54 UTSA Props and WrapThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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 this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons share personal accounts of teams who spent time in the low oxygen zone. They also discussed where Arizona, Coastal Carolina, TCU, and Louisville stand after the first two weekends. They finished with a quick examination of Oregon State, UCLA, and Tennessee.00:00 Welcome01:03 Going [More] Daily Plan02:04 Fan Tweet Shoutouts02:48 Low Oxygen Explained05:27 Big League Low Oxygen11:10 Arizona State Low Oxygen Years15:54 Meter Teams Intro17:11 Coastal Injury Alarm19:47 Louisville Pressure Check25:05 Arizona Offense Crisis27:18 Low Oxygen Meter30:15 TCU Rollercoaster36:05 Watch List Teams39:11 UCLA Gauntlet Weekend39:40 Quick Hitting Stats Debate40:44 Wrap Up -- Next WeekD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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.

With the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series [Weekend 3] coming up this weekend, the D1Baseball staff sat down with each of the six coaches playing at Globe Life Field in Arlington to preview their teams.00:00 Tennessee's Josh Elander9:54 Virginia Tech's John Szefc24:10 Texas A&M's Michael Earley32:41 Arizona State's Willie Bloomquist44:25 Mississippi State's Brian O'Connor52:45 UCLA's John SavageThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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.

The architect of one of the biggest series wins to date this season, Kent State head coach Jeff Duncan, joins the show after his Golden Flashes went into Knoxville and took a series and nearly a sweep of a top-15 Tennessee team. He talks about the team's early-season success and how the trip to LSU for a midweek game helped propel his squad past the Volunteers. He also discusses the impact of the Flashes' defensive prowess up the middle and how a fall workout has become a rallying cry for his players.Later, we’ll have D1Baseball Midwest analyst Burke Granger joining the show to talk about the Flashes and the sustainability of their early-season success.The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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, Aaron Fitt joins Burkie and Roons to review "Real Dudes" and "Hey Now" moments from the second weekend of the season. Westin Boyle (Purdue), Will Gasparino (UCLA), Braden Burress (East Carolina), and "Monster" Milam (LSU) were among the names mentioned. Dax Whitney's (Oregon State) historic performance was discussed and Aaron's coining of the phrase D1 "Almost" Daily provided a belly laugh.00:00 Welcome Back03:32 Real-Time Production Meeting: Hey Now vs. Big Picture04:48 Round Rock Classic: The Return of the Push Bunt09:42 "Hey Now" UTSA: Sweeping Dallas Baptist11:41 1300 Wins Club: Elliott Avent & the Coaching Mount Rushmore14:25 NC State Watch + [Another] Preseason Awards Rant15:45 Rapid-Fire "Hey Nows"16:48 "Real Dudes" Spotlight: Purdue's Westin Boyle & LSU's Steven Milam19:25 "Real Dudes" from ECU-UNC: Braden Burress & Grady Lenahan22:12 No. 1 – UCLA23:37 Miami's Dylan Dubovik goes 9-for-1126:20 Kent State & Sawyer Solitaria spotlight29:29 Dax Whitney Is THAT GUY32:55 30-HR Threats, Auburn's Week, LJ Cormier36:00 Closing ThanksD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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 Aaron Fitt recap week two around college baseball. They discuss their takeaways from the Round Rock Classic, headlined by Oregon State's Dax Whitney, #1 UCLA's dominating series win over TCU, and more.00:00 Omaha Fuel: Coffee Sponsor Kickoff (Kiersten Coffee Ad)00:39 Podcast Intro: Weekend 2 Reacts with Rooney, Fitt & Rogers01:18 Press Box Culture: The Fresca Tracker Returns02:10 UCLA’s Loud Weekend: Power Surge vs TCU03:40 LSU Looks Like LSU: Jax Classic Dominance & Lineup Depth05:35 Texas Checks Every Box: Sweeping Michigan State07:09 Auburn’s Statement + Louisville Concerns10:44 Kent State Stuns Tennessee: How Real Are the Golden Flashes?14:31 ECU vs North Carolina: Blowouts, a Tie, and Standout Arms/Bats17:19 East Carolina’s bounce-back + freshman arms to watch18:07 Round Rock Classic recap begins: Purdue’s pesky lineup & Westin Boyle buzz19:30 Southern Miss wins it: Gray Harris breakout and lineup standouts20:36 Oregon State at Round Rock: Dax Whitney dominance vs. real offensive concerns24:46 Whitney hype train: 2027 No. 1 prospect talk26:50 Other weekend series that mattered: UTSA sweeps DBU, Cal over UC Irvine, UConn vs Arizona29:26 Conference temperature check: Big 12 wobbly, Big 10 surging early32:40 Final thoughts, shoutouts, and signing off after Weekend 2The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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 this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers, and Mark Etheridge are joined by Bradley Smart ahead of weekend two in college baseball.00:00 Official Sponsor: Omaha Fuel Coffee (Kiersten Coffee Ad)00:39 Podcast Intro + Week 2 Preview Setup01:49 Winter Olympics Tangent: Which Event Would You Compete In?04:21 Hockey Talk + Rockets Memorabilia & Logo Debate06:48 Weather, Moving the Season Back & Opening Weekend Crowds08:36 Tournament Preview: Amegy Bank College Baseball Series09:17 Auburn Deep Dive: Offensive Woes vs. Pitching Surprise12:17 Who Pops in the Field? K-State Buzz, Louisville Arms, FSU Rotation Questions18:46 Jax College Baseball Classic Preview: LSU–Notre Dame–Indiana–UCF19:04 LSU Notes: Jake Brown Breakout + Guidry as a Late-Inning Weapon23:50 Notre Dame & UCF Storylines: New Bats, Freshman Arms, and the Miami 13-Inning Gut Punch29:09 Marquee weekend series: TCU at UCLA32:47 UCLA spotlight: Roch Cholowsky, Will Gasparino & Angel Cervantes’ role35:38 Round Rock Classic preview: Oregon State’s offense vs elite arms36:56 Southern Miss & Baylor breakdowns41:07 Under-the-radar series to watch + everyone’s picks49:18 Quick-hit matchups: UConn–Arizona, DBU–UTSA, Xavier–Arkansas, more55:52 Final thoughts, jokes, sponsor thanks & sign-offThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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 this episode of the D1 Daily podcast, Burkie addresses the alleged hypocrisy in his identifying a "predicted" player of the year candidate (Ace Reese). The guys also discuss the natural tension in adjusting (or not adjusting) early-season rankings for teams like Auburn, Mississippi State, and Vanderbilt. Finally, Kole Klecker of Arizona State is discussed among several "Hey Now" moments.00:39 - Welcome Back05:05 - Roons' Fence-Straddling Strategy07:42 - Midweek 'Hey Now' Spotlight10:10 - More Midweek 'Hey Now's'12:17 - Rankings Volatility vs. 'Poll Mechanics': How Much Should Week 1 Matter?15:28 - Early-Season Re-Ranking Examples18:01 - So Should We Be More Aggressive With Our Early-Season Takes?19:46 - Vanderbilt Weekend Takeaways21:07 - Tennessee Reality Check24:24 - "Real Dude" Alerts On Our Radar26:32 - ACC & Poll Mechanics28:10 - Florida's Kyle Jones Is Back29:14 - A Look At Arizona State's Landon Hairston32:34 - Big 12 Reassessment: Maybe It's Top-Heavy?33:27 - Why College Baseball Hooks Fans35:25 - Closing ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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.

With the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series [Weekend 2] coming up this weekend, the D1Baseball staff sat down with each of the six coaches playing at Globe Life Field in Arlington this weekend to preview their teams.00:39 Butch Thompson - Auburn12:48 Dan McDonnell - Louisville22:50 Link Jarrett - Florida State39:54 Will Bolt - Nebraska48:39 Tracy Smith - MichiganUnfortunately we had a lot of audio issues with Kansas State's head coach Pete Hughes. You can still watch what we were able to get from the interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrCChWFlo4MCollege baseball fans kick off the 2026 season at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, with three straight weekends of elite matchups, college baseball's premier early-season tournaments. Returned to Arlington for a sixth straight year, featuring the Shrin. Children's College Showdown, February 13th to the 15th, the Amee Bank College Baseball Series. February 20th to the 22nd and February 27th to March 2nd. This year's lineup is the biggest yet with 20 of the top programs in the country set to take the field. That includes 15 teams that participated in the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament. Become a college baseball VIP with Home Plate Reserve tickets. This premium offering features reserve seating behind home plate reserve parking. Early entry, a souvenir hat and cup, and more tickets are on sale now https://www.collegebaseballseries.com.Use the code D1Baseball at checkout for 20% off your purchase of general admission tickets.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 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.

Burkie and Roons react to the opening weekend of the 2026 college baseball season. Their big takeaways include Southern Miss’ comeback series with UC Santa Barbara, Oklahoma’s strong showing at Globe Life, and the high-end feel of TCU vs. Arkansas, while noting Mississippi State and Florida looked unsettled early despite rebounding results. In a “low oxygen” check, they flag early struggles for Big 12 programs like Texas Tech, Arizona, and Oklahoma State, while highlighting TCU and West Virginia’s strong starts.“Hey now” moments include Jackson Nystrom’s return to start for San Francisco after a cancer diagnosis, huge crowds (including Arkansas–TCU over 20,000), La Salle’s reinstated program going 3–0, standout small-school performances, Michigan going 3–0 in Surprise, and Tyce Armstrong hitting three grand slams in one game.Their “real dudes” discussion spotlights Dee Kennedy’s monster weekend, Arkansas' Damian Ruiz reaching base 11 straight times, and Cam Johnson's six strong innings with 11 strikeouts.00:00 Welcome back!03:20 Top Weekend Takeaways: USM vs UCSB thriller + Oklahoma’s statement at Globe Life04:41 TCU vs Arkansas: Felt Like June06:31 Early Nerves? Mississippi State & Florida08:48 Low Oxygen Zone: Louisville & Arizona11:44 Big 12 Under The Microscope15:11 Week 1's ‘Hey Now’ Moments17:50 cold-weather teams shine + Michigan’s 3–0 "surprise" weekend19:52 Georgia's Kenny Ishikawa & UCSB’s Jackson Flora24:05 Three Grand Slams?! Armstrong’s Historic Day (Hey Now Moment)25:28 Real Dudes Candidates: Dee Kennedy + Damian Ruiz27:35 More Weekend Standouts: Tennessee, Kentucky, Wazzu, Vandy, Navy & Georgia Tech30:49 Aggies & Cavs Loud Early32:41 Burkie's "Real Dude" of the Weekend34:00 Putting a Bow on Dee Kennedy35:44 Roons' "Real Dude" of the Weekend37:36 Final Notes & Sign-Off: Changeups, Mid-Majors Shoutouts, and Closing ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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 and Aaron Fitt recap week one around college baseball. They discuss the happenings at the tournament at Globe Life Field, headlined by Oklahoma's impressive 3-0 showing, the marquee mid-major series between UC Santa Barbara and Southern Miss and much more.00:00 Official Sponsor Spotlight: Coffee for the Road to Omaha00:39 Podcast Kickoff: Skeleton Crew, New Sunday-Night Recording Time02:34 Globe Life Tournament Recap: Oklahoma’s 3–0 Statement03:41 Sooners’ Pitching Breakout: Cam Johnson & LJ Mercurius Lead the Way06:15 Oklahoma’s Lineup Identity: Chaos Offense with More Physicality08:40 TCU Takeaways: Dangerous Bats, Pitching Questions, and Noah Franco’s Slider10:17 Vanderbilt’s Weird 1–2 Weekend: Nine Homers, Still Losing14:47 Arkansas 2–1 Review + Oklahoma State/Texas Tech Struggles and the Box Score Software Mess19:23 Next Stop Hattiesburg: Southern Miss vs UCSB Series Setup20:38 UCSB Impressions: Athletic Lineup and Jackson Flora’s Draft-Ready Arsenal25:36 Why Southern Miss looks like a Regional Host Contender26:56 Credit to West Coast teams for traveling: UCSB & Cal Poly scheduling talk28:11 Cal Poly’s offensive identity: grinders, contact, and pressure baseball33:11 Weekend in Lafayette: Louisiana vs. Missouri State thriller + Cajuns freshmen35:45 Rapid-fire weekend results: Arizona tournaments, upsets, and surprises38:47 What stood out: Xavier at ECU, Spartans stun Cardinals, and early-season context42:24 Big risers: Kansas State & Michigan buzz46:31 Wrap-up & Upcoming ShowsThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss their in-season rituals. These included using the lineup tab on the D1Baseball.com team pages, Joe Healy's Weekend Waypoints show, and the D1 Digest piece that comes out on weekend mornings. Then they looked ahead to opening weekend and the intriguing tournaments in Surprise, Arizona, and at Globe Life Field. Burkie wrapped with thoughts on what we could learn from Florida, Mississippi State, and Tennessee this weekend.00:00 Introduction00:39 Welcome to the D1 Daily03:45 Opening Weekend Preview and Routines04:11 Box Scores and Game Prep09:34 Mid-Major Coverage and Social Media14:20 Wheels YouTube Channel15:56 Advanced Stats and Game Prep Tools20:18 D1 Digest and Weekend Previews22:14 Key Players to Watch22:51 Opening Weekend Tournaments and Matchups26:06 Bold Predictions and Breakout Stars28:58 Final Thoughts and Segment Sponsors29:55 College Baseball Tournaments at Globe Life FieldD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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, Joe Healy, and Aaron Fitt are joined by Bradley Smart ahead of DI College Baseball’s opening weekend. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message00:39 Podcast Kickoff and Acknowledgements01:26 Condolences and Team Introductions03:02 Discussion on Baseball Game Preparations10:44 Bradley's Puerto Rico Coverage12:27 ACC Teams and Players to Watch17:48 Globe Life Tournament Preview25:40 Arizona Tournaments Overview29:19 A Day at the Batting Cage29:52 Arizona Teams and Opening Day Intrigue31:50 Iowa's Early Season Struggles33:40 Excitement Around Michigan and Oregon State35:15 Regional Matchups to Watch36:52 Spotlight on Santa Barbara vs. USM45:52 SEC Series Highlights50:56 Weekend Food Plans and Final ThoughtsThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Aaron Fitt are joined by David Seifert to discuss D1's updated college prospect rankings for the 2026 MLB Draft. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome00:09 Generational Talents and Guest Introduction01:12 Discussion on College Shortstops03:36 Top College Shortstop Prospects05:13 Beyond the Top Three Shortstops06:31 In-Depth Analysis of Shortstop Prospects13:02 Evaluating College Hitters13:15 Top College Hitters and Their Profiles17:19 Comparing Top Hitters and Final Thoughts19:32 Potential Helium Picks: Catchers and Pitchers20:27 Top College Catchers and Pitchers on the Rise21:22 Spotlight on Blake Morningstar and Other Top Arms24:36 The Debate on Converting Relievers to Starters28:42 Sleeper Picks and Personal Favorites35:06 Wrapping Up and Final ThoughtsThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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.

With the Shriners Children's College Showdown coming up this weekend, the D1Baseball staff sat down with each of the six coaches playing at Globe Life Field in Arlington this weekend to preview their teams.01:02 Dave Van Horn - Arkansas11:31 Skip Johnson - Oklahoma22:50 Josh Holliday - Oklahoma State39:54 Kirk Saarloos - TCU48:39 Tim Tadlock - Texas Tech56:13 Tim Corbin - VanderbiltCollege baseball fans kick off the 2026 season at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, with three straight weekends of elite matchups, college baseball's premier early-season tournaments. Returned to Arlington for a sixth straight year, featuring the Shrin. Children's College Showdown, February 13th to the 15th, the Amee Bank College Baseball Series. February 20th to the 22nd and February 27th to March 2nd. This year's lineup is the biggest yet with 20 of the top programs in the country set to take the field. That includes 15 teams that participated in the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament. Become a college baseball VIP with Home Plate Reserve tickets. This premium offering features reserve seating behind home plate reserve parking. Early entry, a souvenir hat and cup, and more tickets are on sale now https://www.collegebaseballseries.com. Use the code D1Baseball at checkout for 20% off your purchase of general admission tickets.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 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, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke preview themes for the in-season D1 Daily episodes. Those concepts include the "Real Dude of the Week", the "keeping of receipts", and "Hey Now!" moments. Roons took the first step off the plank with a Real Dude watchlist and several hot takes. Two of those predictions were that an ACC team will play in the CWS Finals and that two of the following teams will be in Omaha this June: Clemson, Oklahoma State, Arizona State, and Georgia.00:55 Introduction and Pre-Season Reflections01:25 The Grind of Pre-Season Previews02:45 Real Season Excitement and Upcoming Segments03:07 Celebrating Real Dudes and Creative Celebrations06:14 Hey Now Moments and Roster Insights13:01 Pre-Season Predictions and Fake Season Grievances18:23 Introducing the Real Dude Watch List20:00 Marquee Matchups and Real Dude Nominees22:01 Pitching Highlights25:32 Low Oxygen Levels: Programs Under Pressure28:48 Bold Predictions for the Season28:42 Big West Resurgence and Final Thoughts32:47 Wrapping UpD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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, Aaron Fitt, David Seifert and Joe Healy complete their 2026 fantasy draft. Fitt will be going for a four-peat after winning the fantasy competition each of the last three years. 00:00 Welcome to the D1 Baseball Podcast00:15 Introducing the Fantasy Player Draft00:31 Meet the Contestants00:57 Controversies and Allegations03:28 Draft Rules and Setup04:53 First Round Picks05:50 Second Round Picks07:25 Third Round Picks09:55 Mid-Round Strategies15:58 Late Round Bargains21:46 Final Picks and Wrap-Up35:31 Draft Strategy Insights36:03 Player Picks and Analysis39:06 Mid-Major Evaluations41:59 Final Rounds and Bargain Picks01:00:19 Team Recaps and Reflections01:10:47 Closing RemarksThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons put a bow on several of the major storylines for the 2026 season. These items include the possibilities of a LSU dynasty 2.0, the fascinating nature of back-to-back outlier fields in Omaha, and an epic class of college shortstops that includes Roch Cholowsky, Justin LeBron, and Tyler Bell. The guys also discussed the high-impact coaching changes, such as Brian O'Connor (Mississippi State), Josh Elander (Tennessee), Chris Pollard (Virginia), and James Ramsey (Georgia Tech).D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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 reflect on the loss of legendary Stanford head coach Mark Marquess. They also discuss the impact of coaches from that era, including Skip Bertman, Gary Ward, Augie Garrido, Mike Gillespie, Wayne Graham, and many others.D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy play the annual stock market game, where they each select eight teams – one each from the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, SEC and Sun Belt, and three wild cards from all the other conferences – to see who can pick the teams that have the largest cumulative increase in win total from year to year.00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter00:56 Writing Patterns and Annoyances05:18 Stock Market Game Introduction09:02 Drafting Teams: Sun Belt and Big 1217:43 Drafting Teams: ACC and SEC27:10 Drafting Teams: Big Ten29:30 Analyzing Washington's Performance30:53 Indiana's Potential for Improvement31:41 Wild Card Picks Begin33:00 Alcorn State's Prospects34:58 Sam Houston's Bounce Back36:26 East Carolina's Future38:10 Rice's Potential Under New Leadership39:01 South Florida's Optimism40:32 Georgetown and Morehead State Picks42:24 Evansville and VCU's Outlook46:26 Final Thoughts on Unselected Teams51:06 Draft Recap and Closing RemarksThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons check in on the college baseball preseason. One finding was that the bottom of the Power-4 conferences appear to be dramatically improved heading into the 2026 season. Another topic is the abundance of high-profile relievers who are converting to a starting role in 2026. That list included Casan Evans (LSU), Weston Moss (Texas A&M), Ryan Lynch (North Carolina), Chase Meyer (West Virginia), Cole Carlon (Arizona State), and Dylan Volantis (Texas)00:00 College Baseball Series in Arlington01:02 Introduction02:28 The "Fake" Season: Challenges and Anecdotes04:27 Bottom Tier Power-4 Teams On The Rise?06:23 Concerns and Expectations for Teams14:57 Relievers Transitioning to Starters23:14 Upcoming Events and Final ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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 the college baseball parallels to Indiana's dominant run to a football national title. They discussed the viability of hiring a "proven winner" from a lower level of the sport and the ability to bring most of a G5 roster along in the process. College baseball comps that came up include Vanderbilt, Oregon State, Rice, Fresno State, and Wichita State. Mike Silva of Arkansas State and Dan Fitzgerald of Kansas were interesting individual comps here.00:00 Welcome Back!00:17 Indiana Football's Unbelievable Season02:56 Parallels in College Baseball04:30 Proven Winners in Coaching09:09 More Proven Winners and Strategies11:22 The Importance of Experience17:22 Final Thoughts and Reflections24:39 Conclusion and Sign-OffD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 www.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 are joined by Kendall Rogers to preview the Big 12. West Virginia's run of two consecutive super regional appearances was discussed as well as the exciting depth of the newly expanded conference. Arizona and Arizona State are two programs with upward momentum and TCU is the league's bell cow headed into 2026. PLUS MUCH MORE!00:00 Introduction + Kendall Rogers01:28 Big 12 Baseball Storylines02:49 Conference Realignment Impact04:26 Team Highlights and Draft Picks06:38 Top Teams and Players to Watch16:37 Big 12 vs. ACC: Who Will Win the Next National Title?24:06 Closing RemarksBig 12 Fall Reports & Preseason Content (so far): https://d1baseball.com/tag/big-12/D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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.

In this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss the latest news and key takeaways from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Convention. Topics include the introduction of new Umpire Coordinator Jeff Gosney, the debate over implementing a 10-run rule, and the impact of rising exit velocities in the sport. The hosts also cover changes in tournament seeding and the addition of DSR, a new team-performance/ranking metric.00:00 Introduction01:18 American Baseball Coaches Association Conference02:27 Hot Stove Issues and Stories03:48 New Umpire Coordinator Insights08:23 Exit Velocities and Safety Concerns12:20 Run Rule and Extra Innings Debate15:35 NCAA Tournament Metrics and Seeding20:49 D1 Baseball Annual Dinner and Final ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers and Bradley Smart break down the 12 teams that just missed the top 25 rankings, including Ole Miss and Virginia. They also discuss their favorite players and toughest omissions from the recently-released All-America teams.00:00 Introduction and Host Introduction00:21 All-America Teams Discussion00:46 College Football Banter04:40 All-America Outfield Debate06:36 Utility Position Debate11:25 Starting Pitcher Debate14:13 Relief Pitcher Debate20:39 Top 25 Teams Discussion21:23 Alabama's Potential24:31 Arizona State's Upward Trend27:08 Dallas Baptist's Consistency29:16 Ole Miss' Offensive Firepower32:23 Oregon Ducks Analysis35:06 Oklahoma Sooners Breakdown38:37 Virginia Cavaliers Overview40:35 Troy Trojans Insights44:12 East Carolina's Potential47:52 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos51:14 West Virginia Mountaineers54:19 UC Irvine Anteaters57:22 Omaha Predictions and Final ThoughtsThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at Academy.com.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 this episode of the D1 Daily, Roons and Burkie sit down with Bradley Smart, editor of ACC Extra on D1Baseball.com, to discuss the ACC landscape heading into the 2026 college baseball season. The group looks at ACC teams with national title potential, such as North Carolina, Florida State, and Louisville.They also explore Georgia Tech's chances with their strong position player group, Clemson's efforts to overcome postseason heartbreak, and Miami's drive to return to form. Additionally, Bradley touches on the impact of coaching changes at Duke and Virginia. Tune in for an in-depth analysis and predictions on the ACC in 2026.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up with Bradley Smart02:12 ACC Baseball Storylines and Rankings04:32 Georgia Tech's Potential and Challenges09:46 Louisville's Strengths and Prospects11:52 Florida State's Rebuilding and Future17:40 Clemson's Postseason Struggles23:12 Miami and Wake Forest's Outlook25:19 Stanford's Volatility and Talent26:20 Coaching Changes and Final ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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 D1 Daily, Roons and Burkie sit down with Joe Healy, editor of SEC Extra on D1Baseball.com, to discuss the SEC landscape heading into the 2026 college baseball season. The guys ponder the potential for a second wave of an LSU baseball dynasty and highlight big coaching changes at Tennessee and Mississippi State. They also examined Arkansas, Texas, Florida, and Georgia as teams with intriguing upside.00:00 Introduction 00:46 Discussing the SEC's Complexity and Fan Expectations04:45 LSU's Potential Second Baseball Dynasty09:32 Coaching Changes in the SEC14:08 Mississippi State's Pitching Staff16:31 Wide Range of Outcomes for Florida and Arkansas17:22 Arkansas's Consistent Performance in the SEC19:26 Florida's Rocky Road and Key Players21:17 Texas A&M and Georgia: Teams with High Variance24:10 Texas' Potential for Going Back-to-Back27:50 Implications of South Carolina and Mizzou Improving?33:47 Wrapping Up and Final ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.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 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, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy discuss the newly released Top 25 rankings, headlined by UCLA at No. 1.00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions00:21 Discussing the Rankings and Controversies02:14 UCLA Bruins: The Top Team09:07 LSU Tigers: A Strong Contender11:12 Texas Longhorns: Pitching Depth13:07 Mississippi State: A Hunch on the New Staff15:59 Georgia Tech: A New Era17:55 Coastal Carolina: Best Bullpen in the Country19:57 Arkansas: Consistent Performers22:18 Louisville Cardinals: Offensive Powerhouse24:33 Auburn Tigers: Offensive Strength26:07 TCU Horned Frogs: Top Half Lineup27:40 North Carolina Tar Heels: Strong Pitching Staff29:55 Oregon State Beavers: Elite Rotation32:03 Florida Gators: Wide Range of Outcomes34:55 Tennessee Volunteers' New Era37:59 Georgia Bulldogs' Big Bet on Pitching39:44 Florida State Seminoles' Key Players42:16 NC State Wolfpack's Consistency44:37 Kentucky Wildcats' Rotation Strength46:20 Clemson Tigers' Pitching Potential48:17 Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Experience50:07 Wake Forest Demon Deacons' Firepower52:00 Miami Hurricanes' Key Questions54:20 Vanderbilt Commodores' High Floor56:52 Arizona Wildcats' Pitching Depth58:33 Texas A&M Aggies' Offensive Power01:00:25 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at Academy.com.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 this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast, Burkie and Roons dive into the top players in college baseball for the upcoming 2026 season. The discussion highlights UCLA's Roch Cholowsky and Georgia Tech's Drew Burress and evaluates other contenders for the Golden Spikes Award. They also delve into emerging talents like Tyler Bell from Kentucky and Justin LeBron from Alabama, as well as more of the 2026 Draft Class.00:00 Introduction00:08 Top Players to Watch in College Baseball01:20 Challengers for the Golden Spikes Award07:13 Pitchers to Keep an Eye On08:41 Big 12 and ACC Standouts17:08 Wrapping Up and Final ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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.

In this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast, Burkie and Roons dive into their 2026 college baseball preseason (or "fake season") predictions. They discuss their contrasting views on the importance of preseason awards and rankings. They talk through teams in contention for the preseason No. 1 spot, including UCLA, LSU, Texas, TCU, Auburn, and Tennessee, evaluating their strengths and potential weaknesses. Finally, Burkie emphasizes that these predictions are 'fake', while Roons highlights how they are meant to generate conversation and excitement for the upcoming season.00:00 Welcome to the D1 Daily00:04 The "Fake Season" Explained03:10 Preseason Awards and Rankings08:05 Top Teams in the Preseason Rankings11:17 In-Depth Analysis of Top Teams19:21 The Next Wave of Teams28:31 Wrapping Up and Final ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 D1Daily podcast, Burkie and Roons wrestle with the current state of chaos in college sports. They discuss baseball parallels for Baylor basketball player James Nnaji. Nnaji, who was recently granted NCAA eligibility, has been playing professional basketball since being selected 31st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. They also speculate on the NCAA's strategy in this scenario.00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic00:23 James Nnaji and the Baylor Controversy01:41 Eligibility Rules for College Baseball02:20 The State of College Sports03:51 The Role of Legislators and NCAA11:48 Academic Eligibility and "Trades"19:54 Final Thoughts and ConclusionD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 pick three of their biggest takeaways from the year in college baseball. Highlights included an incredibly unique College World Series, Tony Vitello's departure to MLB, and a second wave of the LSU Baseball dynasty.00:00 Introduction00:18 Memorable Moments from 2025 College Baseball01:24 Murray State's Historic Run03:17 Unpredictability in College Baseball07:11 Arkansas and Gage Wood's Iconic Performance12:51 LSU's Return to Dominance14:18 Jay Johnson's Coaching Mastery18:15 Top Performances of 202520:44 Remarkable Players and Their Stories26:36 The Impact of Transfers in College Baseball30:54 The "Fake" PreseasonD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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.

In this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, hosts Mike Rooney, Joe Healy, Aaron Fitt, and Kendall Rogers discuss various college baseball team fall reports through quizzing each other. The episode is an in-depth trivia game where Joe reads excerpts from different teams' fall reports while the other hosts try to guess the team. Teams covered include Oklahoma State, Louisville, Ole Miss, Kentucky, and Wake Forest, among others. The discussion offers insights into each team's strengths, challenges, and key players for the upcoming season. Special attention is given to standout players, potential breakout stars, and the impact of new coaching strategies. 00:00 Welcome Back!00:58 Joe's Shrimp Story03:08 Guess the Team: Fall Reports Quiz09:34 Oklahoma State14:04 Louisville Cardinals19:57 Ole Miss25:28 Kentucky33:31 Arkansas39:10 Wake Forest45:19 Vanderbilt52:19 Georgia58:23 UTSA01:05:11 Oklahoma01:12:00 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Fall ReportsThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 D1Daily podcast, Burkie and Roons reflect on Bradley Smart's recent article that details the use of technology in player development for ACC programs. They talked through the recruiting implications as well as the power of data-driven assessments. They also discussed ways that a coach's eyes can agree or disagree with data analysis.00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic00:59 Bradley Smart's Article on ACC Player Development Technology02:46 Discussion on Sports and Technology06:28 The Role of Data in Player Development08:59 Erik Bakich and Player Assessments11:08 Recruiting and Technology in College Baseball15:23 Communicating Data Effectively16:27 Coaching Insights: Understanding Player Needs17:41 The Role of Technology in Coaching18:12 Case Studies: Effective Coaching Strategies19:19 The Importance of Data Interpretation21:27 Balancing Data and Intuition in Coaching24:44 The Future of Coaching with Technology26:19 Personal Reflections on Data-Driven Coaching30:49 Concluding Thoughts and FarewellArticle: https://d1baseball.com/d1extra/acc-extra/how-and-why-acc-programs-are-investing-in-new-player-development-technology/D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 about the Heisman Trophy voting process and how that might be applied to college baseball and the Golden Spikes Award. They also discussed the unique backgrounds of our last five Golden Spikes winners. Lastly, Burkie revealed that he did not watch The Bucked Up LA Bowl, hosted by Gronk00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:19 Heisman Trophy Discussion03:57 Golden Spikes Award06:01 Post-COVID GSA Winners06:23 Kevin Kopps' Remarkable Journey09:54 Ivan Melendez and the Return of Home Runs15:46 Dylan Cruz and Paul Skenes Debate18:26 Recent Golden Spikes Winners27:06 Final Thoughts and FarewellD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 which MLB rules would make sense for college baseball. They discussed the 15-second pitch clock when no runners are on base, the 3-batter minimum for pitchers, and a potential 3-pick max for holding runners. They also discussed the 10-run rule and a ghost runner in extra innings.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:09 Double Base Rule Concerns05:05 Discussion on the Shift Rule05:47 Proposed Rule Changes for College Baseball07:08 Pace of Play and Game Speed15:16 Review Processes18:35 Pitching Rules and Challenges22:28 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 put a college baseball spin on the angst around the College Football Playoff Selection Show. They discussed the impossibilities born of trying to compare teams from completely different leagues and locations. They also talked about what the future might hold for this wacky world of college athletics.00:00 Welcome to the D One Daily Podcast01:34 College Football Playoff Controversy02:38 Personal Experiences with Tournament Exclusions05:27 The Era of Unintended Consequences in College Sports08:36 The Future of College Football Playoffs13:41 The Role of Data and Committees in Sports Rankings17:38 Evaluating College Baseball Rankings18:09 The Importance of Conference Games19:25 Non-Conference Games and Their Impact22:09 Selection Criteria and Controversies24:57 Comparing College Sports Tournaments28:14 Future of College Sports and Playoffs30:18 Concluding ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 about preparing college hitters for opposing pitchers. Some of the key concepts were velocity ranges and whether the pitcher's out-pitches create swing-and-miss within the strike zone. They discussed the validity of being "above or below hitting speed". And they also debated the value of pitches used solely to steal a strike. Roons may or may not have compared a 5-pitch college lefthander to the Loch Ness Monster.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:30 Pitching Strategies and Pet Peeves03:24 Analyzing Pitch Distribution04:52 Insights from Pro Pitchers07:04 The Importance of Command and Velocity12:27 Stealing Strikes: A Tactical Discussion15:17 The Role of College Umpires and Hitters17:26 Training and Development in College Baseball19:56 Final Thoughts27:18 Conclusion and Sign-OffD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 discuss what makes great coaches great. The topics ranged from identifying the glue guys that win championships to adjusting recruiting strategies as times change to creating system buy-in with your players.Some of the coaches discussed were ECU's Cliff Godwin, Oregon State's Pat Casey, UConn's Jim Penders, and many more.00:00 Introduction and Today's Topics00:43 What Makes a Great Coach?03:20 Recruiting and Developing Players04:26 Coaching Styles and Systems04:57 In-Game Coaching and Adaptability06:46 Hiring and Evaluating Coaches13:28 Vision and Adaptability in Coaching28:59 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 D1Daily podcast, Burkie and Roons give thanks for many great experiences broadcasting college baseball. They reflect on the unselfishness and incredible talent of so many people who make things happen behind the scenes. And they give thanks to the 2022 Stillwater Regional. We'll always have Stillwater.00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Day Greetings00:11 Active Turkey Day Tips00:47 Gratitude for ESPN Colleagues02:22 Broadcasting Journey07:41 Squeeze Play10:50 More Memorable College Baseball Moments17:05 The Magic of OmahaD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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 express gratitude for college baseball experiences from their playing and coaching careers. These reflections included the role of parents in a player's career, a fun summer in Alaska, and the thrill of clinching a trip to Omaha.00:00 Welcome to the D1 Daily Podcast00:49 Gratitude for Family and Early Baseball Days04:25 The Challenges and Joys of Parenting in Sports06:15 Coaching and Career Breakthroughs07:59 A Tennessee Baseball Journey16:44 Memorable College Baseball Moments19:35 Summer Baseball and Coaching Experiences27:18 Looking Forward and Wrapping UpD1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.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.