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The D1Baseball Podcast

The D1Baseball Podcast

By: Mike Rooney Kendall Rogers Aaron Fitt Joe Healy | D1Baseball
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The D1Baseball Podcast is your home for college baseball news, analysis, rankings, and breaking stories — all from the trusted experts at D1Baseball. Hosted by Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy, the show delivers year-round coverage of the NCAA baseball landscape.

Each week, we break down the biggest storylines across the SEC, ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and Mid-Major baseball, including Top 25 movement, transfer portal updates, Regional & CWS projections, coaching news, player development, and in-depth interviews with the sport’s most influential voices.

Whether you’re locked in on your favorite team or want a national perspective on the Road to Omaha, The D1Baseball Podcast is the definitive source for college baseball fans.

Follow now if you love college baseball!


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  • Fall Report Quizzes - Arkansas, Wake Forest, Vandy, Oklahoma State, and MORE
    Dec 19 2025

    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 Story

    03:08 Guess the Team: Fall Reports Quiz

    09:34 Oklahoma State

    14:04 Louisville Cardinals

    19:57 Ole Miss

    25:28 Kentucky

    33:31 Arkansas

    39:10 Wake Forest

    45:19 Vanderbilt

    52:19 Georgia

    58:23 UTSA

    01:05:11 Oklahoma

    01:12:00 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Fall Reports


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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Exploring Player Development Technology In College Baseball [D1 Daily]
    Dec 18 2025

    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 Topic

    00:59 Bradley Smart's Article on ACC Player Development Technology

    02:46 Discussion on Sports and Technology

    06:28 The Role of Data in Player Development

    08:59 Erik Bakich and Player Assessments

    11:08 Recruiting and Technology in College Baseball

    15:23 Communicating Data Effectively

    16:27 Coaching Insights: Understanding Player Needs

    17:41 The Role of Technology in Coaching

    18:12 Case Studies: Effective Coaching Strategies

    19:19 The Importance of Data Interpretation

    21:27 Balancing Data and Intuition in Coaching

    24:44 The Future of Coaching with Technology

    26:19 Personal Reflections on Data-Driven Coaching

    30:49 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell


    Article: 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.


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    32 mins
  • Should the Golden Spikes Follow the Heisman's Lead? [D1 Daily]
    Dec 16 2025

    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 Gronk


    00:00 Introduction and Greetings

    00:19 Heisman Trophy Discussion

    03:57 Golden Spikes Award

    06:01 Post-COVID GSA Winners

    06:23 Kevin Kopps' Remarkable Journey

    09:54 Ivan Melendez and the Return of Home Runs

    15:46 Dylan Cruz and Paul Skenes Debate

    18:26 Recent Golden Spikes Winners

    27:06 Final Thoughts and Farewell


    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.


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    28 mins
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