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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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Latest Episodes:

2025 Cape Cod Prospects Sep 12, 2025

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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 Jarren Advincula

09:37 Maddox Molony: A Rising Star

11:26 Carson Tinney's Potential

14:18 Personal Favorites and Underrated Players

22:03 Top-Tier Pitchers to Watch

25:21 Max Bayles: The Slider King

26:38 UCLA's Baseball Revival

27:10 Tegan Kuhns' Potential

27:54 Cole Carlon's Game-Changing Potential

29:18 Arizona State's Promising Arms

29:41 SEC Players and Podcasts

30:46 West Coast Flavor: Pitching Prospects

32:31 Nebraska's Carson Jasa and Southern Miss' Thomas Crabtree

34:22 Derek Schaefer and Ricky Ojeda

36:36 Top 2027 Prospects

41:17 TCU's Young Talent

42:35 Pitching Standouts: Trever Baumler and Nate Taylor

45:44 Vanderbilt's Fall Report Challenges

48:18 Wrapping Up: Fall Baseball Excitement

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 Academy.com.

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D1Baseball All-Quarter Century Team Draft Sep 04, 2025

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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 Starting Pitchers

1:18:08 Starting Pitcher Recp

1:19:41 Relief Pitchers

1:32:40 Two-Way Players

1:36:21 RP & TWP Recap

1:40:06 Favorite Player Picked?

1:42:01 Outro

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Top 2026 Freshmen Aug 27, 2025

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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

17:17 TCU's Impressive Freshman Class

20:12 Tennessee and LSU: Programs of the Decade

24:14 Discussing Marcos Paz's Potential

26:25 Cameron Appenzeller's Background and Potential

27:14 Tennessee's Recruiting Strategy

29:29 UCLA's Rising Momentum

32:02 Virginia's Strong Draft and Transfers

33:41 College of Charleston and Coastal Carolina Prospects

35:38 Top 25 Campus Recruits to Watch

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 Academy.com.

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The State of College Baseball - Part 3 Aug 21, 2025

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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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The State of College Baseball - Part 2 Aug 05, 2025

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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 Hosting on Fan Engagement

27:21 Challenges with the Current Regional Format

28:48 Potential Benefits of a 32 Host Format

31:16 Objections to Extending the Season

32:13 Logistical Challenges and Solutions

39:49 Debating the Impact on Summer Ball

46:20 The Big Ten's Role and Potential

49:17 Conclusion and Next Steps

Listen to Part 1: https://d1ba.se/socbp1

Watch Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/L0ctjSxumEY

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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B1G Baseball & Beyond: MLB Draft Impressions Jul 24, 2025

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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 Series

03:30 Weather Complaints and Summer Heat

05:34 Diving into the MLB Draft

06:34 Top Big 10 Draft Picks

07:32 Favorite Big 10 Players in the Draft

23:18 Surprise Draft Picks

27:03 Surprising Draft Picks and Player Commitment

27:45 Big 10 Draft Highlights: Maryland's Success

30:42 UCLA's Fortuitous Draft and Future Prospects

33:19 Iowa's Draft Struggles and Future Outlook

35:29 Indiana's Draft Losses and Rebuilding Efforts

38:08 Top Midwest Draft Picks Outside the Big 10

39:36 Notable Midwest Players and Their Draft Journeys

45:24 Wisconsin's Draft Highlights and Personal Reflections

51:18 Final Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up

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The State of College Baseball - Part 1 Jul 23, 2025

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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 Baseball

16:41 Impact of the House Settlement and Transfer Portal

23:22 Debating the Impact of the Transfer Portal

24:38 Roster Management and Grandfathering Rules

28:09 Season Start Dates and Weather Challenges

35:28 The Timing and Impact of the MLB Draft

42:36 Evaluating the College Baseball Postseason

53:28 Future Considerations and Final Thoughts

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2025 MLB Draft Recap – Prep Baseball's The War Room Jul 16, 2025

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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

31:04 White Sox and Other Notable Picks

33:33 Brewers' Draft Class Analysis

35:28 Blue Jays' Potential Steal

37:28 Top Recruiting Classes

39:41 Transfer Portal Impact

44:20 Looking Ahead to 2026

46:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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2025 MLB Draft Preview Jul 08, 2025

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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 Top High School Prospects Discussion

29:42 Top College Prospects and Metrics

42:06 Analyzing Devin Taylor's Performance

43:37 Wehiwa Aloy, a Risky Pick

45:00 Drafting Strategy for the Rays

45:31 High School vs. College Prospects

48:08 Gage Wood's Potential

49:49 Evaluating Shortstops and Outfielders

01:09:35 Late-Round Gems and Undervalued Players

01:12:31 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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 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!

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Inside Little Rock's Historic Postseason Run Jul 03, 2025

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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 the Season

05:41 OVC Tournament Success

12:04 Regional Tournament Highlights

21:20 Postseason Reflections and Future Outlook

24:04 Jackson Wells' Impact and Future

30:13 Community Support and Program Growth

35:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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 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!

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