The D1Baseball Podcast

Mike Rooney and Chris Burke discuss the concept of "pull side power" and how it relates to amateur hitters. Is it over-simplified? Can a young hitter shape their approach to include pull-side power without sacrificing their ability to be a complete hitter? As an example, "Burkie" shared his journey as a player who hit four home runs as a sophomore at Tennessee before hitting 20 as a junior.

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On this inaugural episode of D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke look for lessons learned from our last two national champions: 2025 LSU and 2024 Tennessee. They compare these two very different rosters and consider which of the two paths is more repeatable.

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On the first 2025 episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney sits down with John Savage, Dave Lawn, and Ben Orloff to discuss the legend of the one and only Mike "Skip" Gillespie.

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As the calendar turns to fall ball, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and David Seifert put a bow on our summer coverage with a discussion of top prospects and personal picks to click out of the Cape Cod League. They begin with the class of 2026, each choosing some favorite position players and pitchers, then move on to the class of 2027.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:43 Meet the Hosts and Guests

01:08 Discussion on Cape Cod Prospects

01:47 The Changing Landscape of Summer Ball

07:37 Top 2026 Draft Prospects

08:01 Spotlight on Chris Hacopian and...

The D1Baseball crew celebrates 25 years of college baseball in the 21st century with a special draft: building the ultimate “Quarter Century” rosters. Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy go position by position, selecting the best college players since 2000. The guys debate tough choices, share stories that defined an era…and let fans join in by voting for their own picks at each position.

00:00 Intro + Adademy

02:34 Catchers

07:15 First Basemen

12:49 Second Basemen

16:28 Third Basemen

20:58 Shortstops

25:47 Outfielders

40:30 Position Player Recap

47:30 Starti...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Shooter Hunt discuss the top-ranked incoming freshmen for college baseball. In addition to identifying several picks to click, they also talk through the best overall classes that made it to campus.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:29 Guest Introduction: Shooter Hunt

01:24 The Importance of the Draft in College Baseball

03:21 The Role of Freshmen in College Baseball

06:33 The Impact of the Transfer Portal

10:32 Top Recruiting Classes and Programs

12:50 Spotlight on Jack Bauer: Mississippi State's Star Recruit

On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy present part three of their State of College Baseball series. In this installment, they act as a committee and vote on proposals aimed at growing the sport.

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers, and Joe Healy walk through part two of their "State of College Baseball," and specifically, deep dive into two main topics: potential changes to the NCAA Tournament and the possibility of moving the season back.

00:00 Introductions

00:59 The State of College Baseball Overview

02:18 NCAA Tournament Discussion

03:32 Debating Tournament Format Changes

10:31 Impact of Conference Dominance

24:12 The SEC's Role in Growing College Baseball

24:38 The Case for 32 Hosts

25:29 Impact of...

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Patrick Ebert and Burke Granger dive into last week's Major League Baseball draft. Specifically, they highlight key picks from the Big Ten, including Mitch Voit and Devin Taylor, and delve into standout Midwest players from non-Big Ten schools. The discussion also covers summer activities, the impacts of drafted players on college teams, and predictions for upcoming seasons. 

00:00 Welcome to B1G Baseball and Beyond

00:26 Shoutout to Academy Sports

00:59 Catching Up on Summer Activities

01:39 Reflecting on the College World S...

On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Joe Healy, and Kendall Rogers do Part 1 of their "State of College Baseball" series. The group ranked the trends currently impacting college baseball and discussed how these trends may change in the future. They also began deliberations on what the future of the NCAA Tournament could and should look like. More to come on that topic.

00:00 Welcome to the D1 Baseball Podcast

00:38 Catching Up on Offseason Fun

04:16 State of the Union: College Baseball

06:55 Attendance and Ratings in College Base...

D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers joins Prep Baseball VP of Scouting Shooter Hunt and Director of College Scouting David Seifert to recap the 2025 MLB Draft.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:02 Draft Highlights and Surprises

01:32 College Prospects Analysis

03:34 High School Prospects and Team Strategies

08:11 Red Sox and Yankees Draft Comparison

14:50 Guardians' Draft Picks Breakdown

17:23 Day Two Draft Picks and Analysis

23:16 Rylan Galvan's Improved Performance

24:13 Jacob Walsh: A Hidden Gem

24:57 College vs. High School Draft Picks

27:52 Mets' Strategic Draft Picks

On this special episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney is joined by David Seifert and Chris Burke for a mock draft of the first 30 picks of the upcoming MLB Draft. The group focuses on the college players likely to be selected while also calling out the high school players (and their college commitments) likely to be picked in that range.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:35 Draft Podcast Overview

01:30 Chris Burke's Draft Day Story

05:44 David Seifert's Scouting Memories

07:58 Mock Draft Begins

08:52 Top Draft Picks Analysis

17:15...

On this special episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy is joined by Little Rock head coach Chris Curry to talk about his team's run in the 2025 postseason. They discuss the team playing with house money as the eight seed in the OVC Tournament, the Trojans' win over LSU to force a winner-take-all regional final, how Little Rock is positioned to consistently compete in this new era of collegiate athletics and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:42 Interview with Coach Chris Curry

01:10 Reflecting on the 2025 Postseason

02:43 Challenges and Triumphs of...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Alan Jaeger of Jaeger Sports discuss the keys for amateur pitchers hoping to make a smooth and effective transition into professional baseball. They also talk through the differences in the weekly pitching cadences in pro ball and how to collaborate on your individual throwing program upon entering a new organization.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:34 Discussing the MLB Draft Experience

03:52 Favorite MLB Pitchers and Their Techniques

06:59 The Importance of Long Toss in Pitching

08:56 Transitioning from Amateur to Professional Baseball<...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy put together a scrapbook of the 2025 season by discussing the biggest storylines from the season that was, the fun teams that stood out, the players who dazzled with their performances and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgements

00:44 Omaha Recap and Personal Anecdotes

04:41 Time Capsule Theme Introduction

05:54 West Coast Renaissance in College Baseball

09:21 Coaching Feel-Goods and Success Stories

14:53 Super Fun Omaha Moments

22:47 Things to Improve in College Baseball

31:43 Preseason...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers and Joe Healy recap the CWS after LSU captured its eighth national title.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgements

01:15 LSU's Eighth National Title

02:42 Key Players and Coaching Strategies

08:32 LSU's Championship Pedigree

16:28 Coastal Carolina's Historic Season

21:30 Coastal's Pitching Strengths

22:24 Blueprint for Mid-Major Success

25:29 The Angel Campos Ejection Incident

36:31 Wrapping Up the Season

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Join D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy, and Bradley Smart LIVE from Charles Schwab Stadium in Omaha! The crew takes you through each team, gives you players to watch, and makes their picks.

00:00 Welcome to Omaha: 2025 College World Series Preview

01:54 Arizona Preview

04:34 Coastal Carolina Preview

07:33 Louisville Preview

10:11 Oregon State Preview

13:47 Bracket Two Overview: Exciting Matchups Ahead

18:04 UCLA Bruins Preview

22:51 Murray State Preview

29:42 LSU Preview

34:58 Arkansas Preview

38:24 Comparing LSU and Arkansas

42:17 Predi...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy take a spin around the eight super regional matchups by recapping how each team advanced through regionals and taking a peek at the matchups ahead.

00:00 Welcome to The D1 Baseball Podcast

00:10 Introducing the Hosts and Sponsors

02:11 Previewing the Louisville vs. Miami Super Regional

02:21 Vanderbilt's Performance in the Regionals

03:39 Louisville's Pitching Strengths

04:46 Miami's Unexpected Run

10:18 Four Seeds Making an Impact

14:50 Oregon State's Impressive Comeback

26:11 North...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy preview all 16 regionals set to take place this weekend, giving two minutes (plus stoppage time) to each regional.

00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

02:51 Nashville Regional Breakdown

06:34 Hattiesburg Regional Analysis

10:11 Tallahassee Regional Insights

13:03 Corvallis Regional Overview

17:04 Chapel Hill Regional Discussion

21:23 Eugene Regional Examination

24:02 Conway Regional Breakdown

26:26 Auburn Regional Preview

31:01 Austin Regional Analysis

34:19 Los Angeles Regional Overview

36:31 Oxford Regional...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers and Mark Etheridge react to the unveiling of the 2025 NCAA tournament field.

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With the 16 regional hosts announced, Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks on the eve of Selection Monday!

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Conference tournament week truly belongs to the mid-major conferences. For 85-90 percent of mid-majors, they are playing to continue their seasons and for the seniors to avoid the end of their careers. So we’ll have D1Baseball’s Patrick Ebert join the show to talk about the various mid-major conference tournaments, throwing out categories and bouncing around the nation to discuss the tournaments that are must-watches and who to keep an eye on this week.

Later in the episode, Ed Kahovec joins the show fresh off leading Holy Cross to the Patriot League title f...

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks heading into Conference Tournament Week!

00:00 Introduction

00:27 Top 16 Host Sites Discussion

00:59 Conference Tournament Impact

01:30 Top Teams Analysis: Texas, Arkansas, and More

02:20 Debating North Carolina, Vanderbilt, and LSU

06:06 Oregon vs. Oregon State: The Rivalry

08:26 SEC Teams in the Mix

10:29 Finalizing the Top 16 Hosts

30:39 Bubble Teams and Conference Breakdown

39:25 Arizona State's Non-Conference Struggles

40:11 Big East Co-Champions...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and Bradley Smart preview the final weekend of the regular season in college baseball. They unpack several massive matchups in the SEC, talk through the six potential winners of the ACC regular-season championship and touch on the key series in the Big Ten, Big 12, Sun Belt, and many more leagues.

00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

03:50 SEC Series Highlights

08:15 Texas vs. Oklahoma Rivalry

09:35 Tennessee at Arkansas Series

15:24 ACC Title Race Breakdown

27:55 Pitching Challenges and Promising...

In this special edition of the D1Baseball podcast, host Mike Rooney, along with podcast regulars Mark Ethridge, Kendall Rogers, and Aaron Fitt, welcome Jay Artigues, the athletic director at Southeastern Louisiana and current chairman of the NCAA Baseball Selection Committee. 

The discussion covers the selection process for the 64-team NCAA baseball tournament, the importance of the "eye test" versus RPI, and the challenges of regional placements. Jay also addresses common misconceptions about the committee's work, talks about transparency, and explains how subjective factors are balanced against statistical metrics. The roundtable provides an insider's v...

Sacramento State head coach Reggie Christiansen joins us to talk about his Hornets sitting atop the WAC standings after winning back-to-back road series against their two top competitors. Sacramento State has bounced back after having their first losing season in more than a decade last year, but it’s taken a bit of a change in philosophy in roster construction for the Hornets. Christiansen talks about that and more.

Later in the episode, D1Baseball's Eric Sorensen joins the show to talk about the Hornets and the WAC before we bounce around the West Coa...

In this episode of B1G Baseball & Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert discuss the highlights and takeaways from Week 13's action in the Big Ten and Midwest. Burke shares his impressions of top prospects from Kentucky, Oklahoma, Wright State, and Northern Kentucky, while Patrick dives into high-stakes matchups, including Iowa vs. Oregon State and Nebraska vs. Michigan. The duo also debates the merit of shifting the season's schedule to better accommodate cold-weather teams and offers a sneak peek into the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. Special thanks to Academy Sports & Outdoors for sponsoring the episode.

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Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 14 of the 2025 college baseball season!

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:54 Debating the No. 1 Seed

07:06 Evaluating SEC Teams for Top Seeds

08:26 Potential Contenders and Their Metrics

09:17 Final Thoughts on Top Seeds

11:05 Auburn's Impressive Resume

16:58 Vanderbilt vs. Auburn Debate

22:15 West Coast Teams in the Mix

26:10 Finalizing the Top Eight Seeds

31:04 Potential Hosts and Their Chances

40:44 RPI and Co...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt recap Weekend 13 of the 2025 college baseball season.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

03:52 SEC Baseball Recap

15:01 Virginia's Turnaround

21:14 Georgia Tech's Pitching Impresses

21:33 Louisville and Duke's Potential

21:54 NC State vs. UNC: A Fascinating Rivalry

23:06 ACC Tournament Excitement

26:11 Arizona and Arizona State's Performance

31:27 Oregon and Other Key Teams

34:57 UTSA's Dominance in the American Athletic Conference

37:32 East Carolina's Transition Year

38:34 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts<...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Joe Healy preview Weekend 13 in college baseball. They take a spin around another packed weekend in the SEC before touching on top series in the Big Ten, Big 12, ACC and a handful of other leagues.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

01:25 Conference Tournament Formats Discussion

06:49 Big Ten and College Baseball Relationship

10:34 Week 13 SEC Series Preview

24:03 Arkansas vs LSU: The Big Matchup

27:29 ACC, Big 12, and Big Ten Series Preview

29:10 Analyzing RPI and Quad One Opponents

31:25...

West Virginia head coach Steve Sabins joins us to talk about his first-place Mountaineers, who currently hold a three-game lead in the Big 12 standings after bouncing back from their first back-to-back losses of the season. We talk to Sabins about the growth of the West Virginia program, what hosting a regional would mean and how the Mountaineers are top 10 nationally in ERA despite using pitchers in a unique manner.

Later in the episode, D1Baseball national writer Mike Rooney joins the show to talk about the Mountaineers and the rest of the Big 12 as we...

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert delve into the latest in Midwest and Big Ten baseball action. They discuss Iowa's upcoming critical series against Oregon State and Oregon, Creighton's successful season under Coach Ed Servais, and Notre Dame's recent surge in the ACC. Burke also provides insights from his visit to Kent State vs. Ball State, and they highlight standout performances from Cincinnati's Kerrington Cross and Missouri State's Nick Rodriguez. The episode also covers the ongoing Big Ten rankings and previews the hosts' upcoming coverage plans.

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 13 of the 2025 college baseball season!

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks

01:25 Overview of the Show's Format

03:20 Debate on Arkansas and Texas Rankings

04:28 Evaluating Florida State and Other Top Teams

07:15 Comparing Georgia, Auburn and Vanderbilt

15:42 West Virginia's Case for Hosting

16:50 Clemson and Oregon State's Hosting Chances

29:10 Finalizing the Top 16 Hosts

38:45 Conference-by-Conference Breakdown

46:58 Big South Conference Update

47:13 Bi...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt recap Weekend 12. They discuss the big series affecting the Big 12 race, the Big Ten race opening up over the weekend, UC Irvine's upset series loss, a smorgasbord of SEC results and much more.

00:00 Introduction

03:36 Big 12 Series: Cincinnati vs. Kansas

05:22 USC's Impressive Run

10:33 Vanderbilt's Season Analysis

14:10 Miami's Turnaround

17:01 Washington's Impact on the Big Ten

18:45 West Coast Teams' Dominance

19:24 Michigan's Rise in the Big Ten

20:02 UCSD's Impressive Weekend<...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy preview Weekend 12 around college baseball by asking burning questions about some of the biggest series this weekend.

00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

03:43 Vanderbilt vs. Alabama Discussion

11:24 Ole Miss at Oklahoma Preview

14:58 Tennessee's Current Outlook

22:24 NC State at Miami: Two Hot Teams

27:38 Clemson and Florida State: Are They Broken?

31:09 Debating USC's Potential Against UCLA

33:48 Big Ten Postseason Implications: Iowa vs. Washington

36:04 TCU at Arizona...

North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent joins the show to talk about his first-place Wolfpack, who took a 1 1/2 game lead in the standings after a sweep of then No. 3 Clemson, which also boosted NC State into the top 25 of the RPI and into serious host consideration. We talk to Avent about that series win, about how he and his staff have created one of the most consistent programs in the nation and about one of his biggest coaching wins, helping with the creation of the annual Victory Over Cancer game to support pediatric cancer research.

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert dive deep into the latest happenings in Midwest and Big Ten baseball. They discuss Iowa's leadership in the Big Ten, UCLA's performance, and Oregon's dominance over Oregon State. The hosts also talk about USC's standout pitching and profile Washington's resurgence under Eddie Smith. Highlights include standout weekend performances, Joseph Dzuir's latest outing, and Mitch Voit’s impressive day at the plate. Burke shares his plans to cover the MAC series between Kent State and Ball State, while Patrick contemplates visiting Creighton or Illinois State. Pl...

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 12 of the 2025 college baseball season!

00:00 Introduction and Team Selection Overview

00:50 Top Teams Discussion: Texas and SEC Contenders

04:07 ACC Teams Analysis and Projections

11:48 West Coast Teams and RPI Considerations

15:22 Finalizing Top 16

25:35 Conference-by-Conference Breakdown

36:36 Big 12 Conference Analysis

37:59 Big East Conference Breakdown

39:32 Big South and Big Ten Updates

43:43 CAA and Conference USA Insights

46:06 Horizon, Ivy, and MA...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Kendall Rogers look back at an eventful Weekend 11 in college baseball. The guys cover the high-profile rivalry series between Texas and Texas A&M, LSU's series win over Tennessee, Oregon's sweep of in-state rival Oregon State and much more.

00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

02:02 LSU vs. Tennessee Series Recap

06:54 Texas vs. Texas A&M Analysis

11:16 ACC Highlights: NC State and Florida State

15:31 Miami Hurricanes' Impressive Sweep

18:39 Florida Gators' Weekend Recap

20:28 UC Irvine's Impressive...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Kendall Rogers break down the in-season coaching change at Mississippi State. They take a look at the strengths and challenges of this job and talk through what Hail State will be looking for in its next baseball coach.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

01:00 Chris Lemonis' Career Highlights

02:25 Impact of In-Season Firing

04:50 Mississippi State's Recent Performance

10:57 Recruiting Challenges and Strengths

15:12 Future Prospects and Coaching Search

22:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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