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What Oklahoma’s Title Means for College Baseball’s Next Champions [D1 Daily] Sep 10, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons revisit a debate from last fall about which programs would win at least one CWS title in the next five years. The pair start the episode by noting Oklahoma’s 11th-place finish in the SEC and discussing how that result both validates betting on the SEC and encourages the rest of the country. They argue Oklahoma’s toughest threat came from Georgia Tech and point to other non-SEC near-misses like North Carolina, Coastal Carolina, Florida State, and UCLA as evidence that a breakthrough is possible outside the league.

The conversation also examines why Georgia, despite recent dominance and a top-eight seed run, hit a wall in Omaha, comparing their missing star performances to 2024 Tennessee’s leadership and unconventional pitching. They close by discussing how roster construction has changed dramatically in recent years and spotlight the unique role of Tennessee opener Chris Stamos.

00:00 Welcome and Thank You Astroturf!

00:35 Receipts From Our Own CWS Predictions

02:23 SEC vs The Field: Then, Now, and Moving Forward

04:10 Oklahoma's CWS Run: A Breakdown

07:37 Can A Non-SEC Win It All In This Era Of College Baseball?

10:14 Oklahoma's Blueprint

12:36 Getting Hot at Right Time

15:49 Georgia's Future Chances At A CWS Title

17:33 Why Georgia Hit A Wall

22:56 Chris Stamos Opener Story

25:16 Wrap Up

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Parallels Between College Football & Baseball [D1 Daily] Sep 08, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons react to the first weekend of college football and use it to highlight parallels with college baseball. They start with how limited fall scrimmages can mislead evaluations compared to real games, and why joint practices or preseason tune-ups could be valuable. They discuss “mind palaces” built in the offseason, overreactions to early results, and how coaches’ real trust shows up once lineups, rotations, and play-calling are revealed. They compare program arcs and “high water marks” through examples like Clemson–Dabo Swinney and Texas Tech–Tim Tadlock, and debate whether first impressions are clues or conclusions using A&M baseball and Michigan football analogies. They also touch on hype expectations, quarterback/pitcher projection, and the impact of home environments and fan emotion.

00:00 Welcome Back!

00:19 Thank You Astroturf!

00:35 College Football to Baseball Parallels

02:12 Joint Practices Debate

04:21 Mind Palaces and Fan Emotions

05:45 Evaluating the "Fake Season"

09:29 ASU Freshman Reliever Story

10:46 Coaches Peak and Decline

15:46 First Impressions and Overreactions

21:18 Hype Teams and Notre Dame Rant

24:49 More Parallels: Kiffin, QBs, and Atmospheres

27:19 Final Thoughts

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Top Transfer Hitters: Part II [D1 Daily] Sep 04, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons continue their top transfer hitters discussion by evaluating several impact bats in the D1Baseball Top 10 Transfer Rankings and how their underlying data might translate at new programs.

They discuss Jamie Laskofski’s move from William & Mary to North Carolina, noting strong barrel and contact indicators with potential power growth for a shortstop. They break down catcher Nate Savoie’s transfer to Texas A&M, highlighting elite exit velocities, high barrel rate, and prolific home run production. The show also covers Mikey Bell (Gonzaga to Georgia) as a doubles-heavy extra-base threat who could add homers in a better park, plus Washington’s Jackson Hotchkiss heading to Arizona State with top-tier hard-hit metrics despite an uneven year-to-year profile. They close on Travis Sanders (Baylor to Tennessee) as a productive hitter with swing-and-miss and ground-ball concerns, and Jake Hanley (Indiana to Georgia) as a physical left-handed bat with plate discipline and upside for a power jump.

00:00 Welcome Back!

00:03 Thank You AstroTurf!

00:35 Top Transfer Hitters: Part II

00:59 Jamie Laskofski: W&M to North Carolina

03:12 Nate Savoie: Clemson To Texas A&M

06:11 Mikey Bell: Gonzaga To Georgia

09:06 Jackson Hotchkiss: Washington to Arizona State

13:24 Travis Sanders: Baylor to Tennessee

16:41 Jake Hanley: Indiana to Georgia

19:58 Wrap Up

Top Ten Transfer Hitters: https://d1baseball.com/transfers/top-50-transfer-hitters-countdown-top-10/

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Retro-style jackets for every part of the season
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And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s.

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2026 Transfer Portal Recap: Top Additions, Best Fits, Rising Names Sep 03, 2026

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Bradley Smart and Joe Healy recap offseason transfer portal activity by highlighting players ranked 1-25, 26-50 and then outside of the top 50 of the site’s recent transfer player rankings.

00:00 Welcome and Sponsors

00:23 Printers and Ink Scams

01:58 Bradley Wedding Countdown

03:22 Transfer Portal Draft Setup

04:46 Top Hitters West Virginia

06:37 Vandy and Tennessee Bats

11:42 Nate Savoie to Texas A&M

17:14 Miami’s Chase Swift, Georgia’s Marcos Paz

21:01 Trey Morris to Florida

23:28 Ricky Ojeda and Other Arms

25:51 Rankings 26-50 Hitters

27:56 Wake Forest Outlook

28:56 Kyle McDaniel to Florida

31:25 Payton Brennan to Texas

32:14 Seojun Oh to Mizzou

34:05 UNC Speed Transfers Watch

36:28 Pitchers 26-50 Picks

37:57 Rogovic Ole Miss Breakdown

39:42 Bonus Arms: Stump, Espinoza

42:18 Lightning Round Sleepers

47:26 Teams to Watch, Portal Wins

56:52 Wrap-Up and Subscribe

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Top Transfer Hitters: Part I [D1 Daily] Sep 01, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss the D1Baseball transfer hitter rankings, noting that transfer evaluation is inexact and citing past portal hits and misses. They introduce this year’s top ten list, then focus on Bino Watters (Notre Dame to LSU) and analyze his approach, chase rate, batted-ball tendencies, and power upside, and on Chris Ramirez (Cal Baptist to Tennessee), emphasizing his defense, contact skills, speed, and fit relative to Tennessee’s typical shortstop profile. They end by teasing a Part 2 on the remaining transfers.

00:00 Welcome Back

00:26 Thank You AstroTurf!

01:02 Carrots Fantasy Detour

04:01 College Football

05:57 Burkie's Neyland Stadium Memories

07:28 Switching to Baseball

07:53 Transfer Portal Reality Check

13:57 Top 10 Transfer Hitters

16:20 Bino Watters: Notre Dame to LSU

21:30 Chris Ramirez: Cal Baptist to Tennessee

27:07 Part Two Coming On Thursday

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Then vs. Now: How The SEC Has Changed Since Skip Bertman Retired 25 Years Ago [D1 Daily] Aug 27, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons compare the SEC of the late 1990s/early 2000s to today’s conference. They describe a league that once had clearer tiers—especially split by divisions—versus the current SEC’s depth where nearly every team can contend.

They discuss key program shifts, including Ole Miss’ rise under Mike Bianco, South Carolina’s build under Ray Tanner, and how Tim Corbin’s transformation of Vanderbilt helped force the league to elevate its commitment. Burkie also shares a vivid memory of Skip recalling a 1999 Tennessee-LSU series and closes with details on facing Golden Spikes winner Kip Bouknight.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:23 How The SEC Has Changed Since 2001

05:00 SEC: Then vs Now

08:35 Burkie vs LSU Story

10:49 How The East Programs Have Evolved

13:28 South Carolina's Rise Under Tanner

16:44 Corbin Changed Everything

17:50 Facilities, Ballparks, and Crowds

23:00 Facing Kip Bouknight

25:02 Wrap Up

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The Little League World Series Episode [D1 Daily] Aug 25, 2026

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Burkie and Roons discuss the Little League World Series (with Burkie live from Williamsport), sharing memories from their own Little League careers and highlighting standout players and moments from this year’s tournament. They compare the atmosphere of Williamsport to other big baseball stages, emphasizing the grandeur of the complex, the joy and nostalgia, and the unique experience of MLB players and kids interacting during the Little League Classic. Burkie also describes fan traditions like pin trading, the family-friendly accessibility, and why the LLWS belongs on any baseball fan’s bucket list.

00:00 Welcome Back!

00:57 Little League Memories

01:37 Star Watch

01:59 Burkie's Little League Memories

04:37 Texas Regional Heartbreak

06:31 Brian Gordon Reunion

10:33 Favorite Moments

12:47 Williamsport vs. Omaha

15:52 Pins And Vibes

17:44 Little League Classic Magic

20:21 Big Board Van

22:07 Why It Matters

23:28 Final Thoughts

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2026 Summer Ball Recap: Top Prospects, Breakout Stars, Rising Names Aug 24, 2026

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Aaron Fitt, David Seifert and Patrick Ebert look back on the season in summer ball, with each of them running through a handful of players who caught their eye on the various circuits they cover.

00:00 Cold Open and Banter

00:47 Vivid Summer Memories

07:50 Summer Ball Roundtable Setup

09:12 Big Picture State of Summer Ball

16:04 Why Coverage Still Matters

18:00 Player Spotlights Begin

18:22 Northwoods Standout Sam Harry

20:13 Cape Arm Surprise: Christian Chatterton

23:08 Cape Power Arms Kircher and Dean

26:56 UNC Transfer Jamie Laskofski

29:23 Northwoods Breakout: Luke Kosko

31:37 NECBL Pitcher Drew Smith

33:31 Cincinnati Riser Derrick Pitts

35:46 Ryland Bozenhard Breakout Case

37:44 Mike Erspamer Curveball Weapon

40:11 Orleans Find Casey Cumiskey

41:57 UCLA Bat Dominic Cadiz

43:24 Jackson Barberi First=Round Heat

46:27 Ethan Porter 2028 Watch

48:37 Empty The Notebook Round

49:24 Ebert Rapid-Fire Names

52:30 Fitt Rapid-Fire Jokers

55:35 Seifert Cape Standouts

59:34 Healy Rapid-Fire Names to Know

01:07:00 Wrap-up and More Content

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The Mount Rushmore of Rosenblatt-Era College Baseball Coaches [D1 Daily] Aug 20, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, prompted by the recent loss of Skip Bertman and a discussion of coaching legacy, Burkie and Roons debate the college baseball “Mount Rushmore” of Rosenblatt-era coaches.

Burkie & Roons agree three picks are obvious—Rod Dedeaux (10 national titles at USC), Augie Garrido (five titles at Fullerton and Texas), and Bertman (five titles at LSU). But then, the pair has to sift through contenders for the fourth spot using College World Series wins, national titles, and broader impact. Candidates for the fourth and final spot include Ron Fraser, Cliff Gustafson, Mark Marquess, and Mike Martin (noted for 2,029 wins but no title), plus others like Jerry Kindell, Jim Brock, and Ray Tanner. Who's on your Mount Rushmore?

00:00 Welcome Back

00:04 Thank Your AstroTurf!

00:38 Mount Rushmore Setup

01:55 The Big Three Coaches

04:51 Era Context - Rosenblatt Rules

06:11 Contenders for Fourth Spot

08:07 Mike Martin and Sustained Greatness

12:02 Ron Fraser's Case

14:21 Pat Casey Sidebar Program Builder

20:08 Marquess Story and Debate

21:51 Final Picks and Wrap Up

24:19 Closing Notes and Next Week

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Remembering Skip Bertman with Ben McDonald [D1 Daily] Aug 18, 2026

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons welcome Ben McDonald to reflect on the passing and legacy of legendary LSU coach Skip Bertman.

The conversation centers on Bertman’s recruiting power, teaching of fundamentals and pitching specifics, individualized motivation, and program-building vision that helped transform LSU and college baseball, including the early adoption of strength, mental skills, and fan-experience initiatives. McDonald shares a final hospital visit with Bertman, plus a defining “tough love” story involving Mark LaRosa that illustrates Bertman’s methods and competitive edge.

00:00 Welcome Back!

00:19 Welcome to The D1 Daily, Ben McDonald!

00:53 Youth Baseball Stories From Ben

05:08 Remembering Skip Bertman

07:13 Being Recruited by Skip

09:52 Skip: The Teacher and Motivator

15:51 Skip’s Vision Changed College Baseball

18:36 What Made Skip a Closer

21:10 Skip Sees It Coming

23:17 Clean Baseball Fundamentals

24:17 Life Lessons Beyond LSU

27:37 Ahead Of The Game - Weightlifting

28:47 A True Five-Tool Coach

30:32 Gold Touch As An Athletic Director

31:38 One More Fun (Clean) Story

37:26 Final Wrap

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