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Top 2025 Transfer Classes Oct 08, 2025

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Bradley Smart and Mike Rooney unpack the top 25 transfer classes for the 2026 season. The guys highlight key players in these classes as well as the different philosophies behind these groups.00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

02:32 Transfer Rankings Overview

02:53 Subscription and Fall Reports

03:58 Arkansas and Little Rock Fall Reports

05:19 Prospect Rankings and Transfer Classes

09:04 Georgia's Top Transfer Class

12:03 Mississippi State's Impressive Transfers

14:17 Texas Longhorns' Quality Transfers

17:03 Florida State's Pitching Depth

19:29 LSU's High Potential Transfers

23:28 Tennessee's Star Transfer Henry Ford

28:47 Virginia's Duke Transfers

31:21 South Carolina's Quantity Play

33:30 North Carolina's Proven Hitters

35:06 Auburn's Balanced Transfer Class

35:32 Introduction to Key Transfers

35:53 Ryne Farber's Journey

36:47 Mid-Major Run Producers

37:04 Pitching Prospects to Watch

37:51 Arkansas' New Additions

39:14 Florida Gators' Transfer Highlights

42:35 Arizona State's Promising Class

44:00 Alabama's Key Players

47:57 Kentucky's Strategic Picks

49:09 Ole Miss' High-Impact Class

50:15 Oklahoma's Potential Stars

53:15 Miami's Strategic Additions

54:53 Vanderbilt's Selective Transfers

56:19 TCU's Balanced Class

58:01 Wake Forest's Focused Recruitment

59:17 Georgia Tech's Impactful Trio

01:00:56 UCLA's Key Additions

01:02:13 Clemson's Notable Transfers

01:03:04 Honorable Mentions and Close Contenders

01:07:04 Conclusion and Subscription Reminder

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The Next 5 National Champions...According To Mike Rooney [D1 Daily] Oct 07, 2025

In this episode of the D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke have a lively discussion about the next five CWS winners. Roons, with Burkie guiding him, makes bold prediction on which teams will win the next five national titles from 2026 to 2030.

Roons navigates discussions around powerhouse programs like LSU and Tennessee, the rest of the SEC, and the remaining 290+ college baseball teams. Drawing on data, personal insights, and a touch of humor, the Roons & Burkie discuss the potential success of these programs and speculate on trends in college baseball.

They also encourage listeners to participate in a social media poll with their own predictions.

00:00 Introduction

02:45 Predicting Future Baseball Champions

04:00 The LSU Tigers: A Dominant Force

05:00 The Tennessee Volunteers: Rising Contenders

05:25 The Rest of the SEC: A Strong Contender

23:12 SEC Dominance in National Titles

24:01 Debunking the Myth: Any SEC Team Can Win

26:12 Top Contenders for Future National Titles

27:54 The Broader Field: Other Potential Champions

38:17 The Impact of NIL and the Transfer Portal

41:25 Final Thoughts and Predictions

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Ron Fraser: The Wizard Of College Baseball [Sunday Night Conversations] Oct 06, 2025

On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney sits down with Gino DiMare, Wicho Hernandez, and Vinny Scavo to discuss how Ron Fraser built Miami into an iconic college baseball program.

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Highway to Hoover: Vice President of Peak Events Nathan Wooldridge Joins Oct 02, 2025

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Nathan Wooldridge of Peak Events, the event company behind the early-season tournaments in Frisco, Round Rock, Jacksonville and Las Vegas. They discuss the history of the company, what goes on behind the scenes in putting these events on, how they chose the host cities for the events and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Programming Note

00:47 Welcome and Guest Introduction

01:34 History of Peak Events

03:49 Challenges and Successes of Organizing Tournaments

05:24 Philanthropic Partnerships

08:05 Behind the Scenes of Tournament Organization

16:43 Networking and Building Relationships

22:47 Future Events and Market Strategies

29:39 Conclusion and Farewell

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The Best College Players In The MLB Since 2021 [D1 Daily] Oct 02, 2025

In this episode of the D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke select the top college players drafted in 2021 or later, who have successfully transitioned to the major leagues. Highlighted players include Nick Kurtz, Wyatt Langford, Jacob Wilson, Zach Nito, Nolan McLean, and Andrew Abbott. The conversation delves into each player's college career, their impact in the MLB, and projections for their future performance. The hosts also reflect on memorable college baseball moments and the potential for future episodes focusing on more recent draft classes.

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The D1Baseball All-Quarter Century Team Oct 01, 2025

The D1Baseball crew wraps up its celebration of 25 years of college baseball in the 21st century by finalizing a 34-player All-Quarter Century Team.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:37 All-Quarter Century Team Introduction

03:03 Catcher Selection Discussion

06:53 First Baseman Selection Debate

17:28 Second Baseman Selection Debate

20:40 Third Baseman Selection Debate

26:18 Shortstop Selection Debate

38:25 Outfielders Selection Discussion

48:00 Specialty Position Player Decisions

54:09 Quarter Century Position Players Recap

55:21 Selecting the Starting Pitchers

01:09:02 Relievers Selection Process

01:13:59 Choosing the Two-Way Players

01:20:50 Final Roster Review and Closing Remarks

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The Paul Skenes Episode [D1 Daily] Sep 30, 2025

In this episode of D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke dive into the extraordinary career of Paul Skenes. From his humble beginnings at the Air Force Academy to his record-setting performance at LSU, Skenes has quickly ascended to become a dominant force in Major League Baseball. Roons and Burkie discuss his impressive stats, including leading pitcher WAR and boasting a 1.94 ERA through 53 starts. The conversation highlights his rapid development, adaptability, and unique traits that contribute to his success, along with the fascinating impact of his time at the Air Force Academy on his career trajectory.

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Wichita State, The 1989 National Champs [Sunday Night Conversations] Sep 29, 2025

Wichita State’s 1989 national title became a blueprint for cold-weather programs in college baseball. On this weekend’s episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney sits down with Brent Kemnitz and Shane Dennis to discuss how the Shockers made it happen 36 years ago.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships

00:55 Introducing the Guests and Topic

01:06 Wichita State Baseball's Legacy

04:52 Coach Brent Kemnitz's Journey

08:39 Shane Dennis' Origin Story

12:06 The Golden Era of Wichita State Baseball

19:12 Recruitment Strategies and Local Talent

23:25 Memorable Moments and Key Wins

33:03 Joe Carter's Early Days at Wichita State

35:29 Defining the Era of Shocker Baseball

36:58 Memorable Matches and Key Players

38:12 Signatures of Wichita State Baseball

42:01 Darren Dreifort: The Unassuming Superstar

49:25 The Evolution of Eck Stadium

59:49 The Legacy of Wichita State Baseball

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Top Former College Players in the 2025 MLB Playoffs [D1 Daily] Sep 25, 2025

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke pick & discuss the best former college players who are on 2025 MLB Playoff team rosters.

00:00 Introduction

00:37 Today's Topic

03:16 Brewers

07:50 Phillies

13:57 Dodgers

17:38 Blue Jays

20:28 Yankees

23:00 Mariners

25:37 Padres

28:14 Guardians

31:48 Tigers

34:39 Red Sox

38:36 Reds

42:07 Playoff Preparations

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2024 CWS Field vs. 2025 CWS Field: Which Is The Outlier? [D1 Daily] Sep 23, 2025

On this episode of the D1Daily, Burkie and Roons answer this question: Which of the last two College World Series fields was more of an outlier, 2024 or 2025?

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Kent State And The 2012 CWS [Sunday Night Conversations] Sep 22, 2025

Mike Rooney sits down with Kyle Hallock, Scott Daely, and Mike Birkbeck to discuss Kent State's historic run to the 2012 CWS.

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How To Address Pull Side Power With A College Hitter [D1 Daily] Sep 18, 2025

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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2024 Tennessee vs. 2025 LSU: A Comparison Of Our Last 2 National Champs [D1 Daily] Sep 16, 2025

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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