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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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Week 11 Nerdcast: Projecting The Field Of 64 Apr 22, 2025

Show notes

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 11 of the 2025 college baseball season!

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

01:26 Top Seeds Discussion

07:14 Finalizing Top Eight Seeds

30:25 Conference Breakdown

39:11 Big East Conference Standings

41:02 Big South Conference Update

41:29 Big Ten Conference Analysis

43:17 Big West Conference Insights

44:15 CAA and Conference USA Overview

51:10 Patriot League and SEC Breakdown

57:57 Southern and Southland Conference Changes

01:01:19 Summit League and Sun Belt Conference

01:02:26 West Coast Conference and WAC

01:03:54 Final Bubble Team Discussions

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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Weekend 10 Reactions Apr 21, 2025

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy and Kendall Rogers whip around the country breaking down the action from Weekend 10 of the college baseball season. The discussion begins with an assessment of the volatility in the SEC, then moves on to the ACC and Big 12 before finishing with a host of other teams that have caught our attention, out West and in the mid-major ranks.

00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

04:07 Winning Streaks and Rankings

05:52 Golden Spikes Award Favorites

08:07 SEC Weekend Highlights

15:47 Arkansas vs. Texas A&M Series Recap

20:44 Ole Miss and South Carolina Analysis

23:01 ACC Series Highlights

24:11 Stanford and North Carolina’s Season Trajectories

27:24 Miami and Georgia Tech: Stock Market Analogy

29:54 Big 12 Highlights and Kansas’ Impressive Run

37:09 West Virginia’s Potential and Pitching Strengths

39:34 Big Ten Baseball and Scholarship Dilemmas

46:34 Patriot League Showdown: Lafayette vs. Holy Cross

48:32 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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Weekend 10 Preview Apr 17, 2025

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and Shotgun Spratling preview Weekend 10 of the college baseball. They discuss another loaded slate in both the SEC and ACC, and then do a deep dive into some lower-profile series that should have your attention this weekend.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

03:02 Previewing the SEC

08:04 ACC Series to Watch

15:34 USC's Impressive Season Amidst Construction

22:10 Big 12, Big West, and Big 10 Highlights

24:51 UCLA's Dominance and Key Players

25:44 Oregon's Crucial Upcoming Games

28:25 Pitching Prospects and Freshman Impact

30:30 Big West Conference Highlights

31:24 Series to Watch This Weekend

40:07 Golden Spikes Award Contenders

49:29 Final Thoughts and Farewell

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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Week 10 Nerdcast: Projecting The Field Of 64 Apr 16, 2025

Show notes

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 10 of the 2025 college baseball season!

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:22 Top Teams Discussion: Arkansas vs. Texas

05:02 Evaluating Clemson and Other Contenders

06:00 Debating Auburn, Oregon State and Georgia Tech

11:31 Other Host Site Candidates: LSU, Coastal Carolina, and More

28:04 Conference Breakdown: America East and American Athletic

43:02 Big 12 and Big East Teams Analysis

44:10 Big South and Big Ten Conference Updates

49:08 Big West and Conference USA Insights

53:08 Horizon, Ivy, and Other Conference Highlights

58:42 SEC and SoCon Discussions

01:05:58 Southland, SWAC, and Summit League Breakdown

01:10:26 Sun Belt, WCC, and WAC Evaluations

01:13:17 Final Bubble Teams and Projections

01:24:46 Concluding Thoughts and Sponsor Acknowledgements

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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Big Baseball and Beyond: USC and Oregon Impress, Maryland's Pitching Struggles, & Key Series Recaps Apr 16, 2025

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In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Patrick Ebert, Burke Granger, and special guest Shotgun Spratling discuss their observations from recent Midwest and Big Ten series. The team breaks down USC's strong series against Penn State, highlighting standout performances from Caden Aoki and Caden Hunter. They also delve into Maryland's continued hitting prowess but pitching struggles, along with Oregon's inconsistency and potential. Shotgun provides insights into important players and highlights upcoming games. The episode wraps up with plans for future coverage and rankings of top-lefty aces in the Big Ten.

00:00 Welcome to B1G Baseball and Beyond

00:17 Introducing Special Guest: Shotgun Spratling

06:57 Big Ten Weekend Recap

08:51 USC vs. Penn State Series Insights

20:35 Caden Hunter's Impressive Performance

23:32 Penn State's Upcoming Challenges

24:43 Big Ten RPI and Scheduling Strategies

27:49 Impact of Oregon and Washington Joining the League

30:05 Continued Discussion on Penn State and USC Game

30:13 Maryland Baseball: Strengths and Weaknesses

31:31 Pitching Challenges for Maryland

38:05 Oregon Baseball: Performance and Potential

39:38 Key Players and Strategies for Oregon

43:36 Consistency Issues and Upcoming Challenges for Oregon

45:21 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Games

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Sidearm Delivery - Georgia's Wes Johnson, D1 SEC Extra's Mark Etheridge Apr 15, 2025

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Georgia head coach Wes Johnson joins the show to discuss how his No. 5 Bulldogs managed to turnaround after losing four consecutive SEC games, ultimately achieving a dramatic series victory over then-No. 1 Arkansas, led by one of Johnson’s mentors, Dave Van Horn. He also covers the attacking mindsets he encourages in his players and Georgia’s success in the transfer portal since his arrival.

Later in the episode, SEC Extra writer Mark Etheridge joins the show to talk about the Bulldogs and the rest of the SEC as we head into the second half of the conference schedule. We discuss a surprising current No. 1, a surging preseason No. 1, a prior No. 1 that just got swept and get Mark’s take on who will be the final No. 1.

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Weekend 9 Reactions Apr 14, 2025

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and Kendall Rogers whip around the country breaking down the action from Weekend 9 of the college baseball season. The discussion begins with some Big 12 talk, then moves on to the ACC and SEC before finishing with a host of other teams that have caught our attention, out West and in the mid-major ranks.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

01:20 Wake Forest and North Carolina Series Recap

02:23 Big 12 Conference Highlights

02:47 West Virginia's Performance Analysis

05:18 Cincinnati's Surprising Season

06:40 Big 12 Postseason Predictions

08:33 Texas Tech's Role as a Spoiler

09:50 ACC Weekend Recap

13:17 Clemson's Potential for a Championship

19:54 SEC Highlights and Texas' Performance

21:44 Kentucky's Close Calls and Texas' Strengths

23:26 Texas A&M's Surprising Comeback

24:59 Georgia and Auburn's Performance Highlights

28:28 Big Ten and Mid-Major Updates

34:42 Sun Belt Conference and Mid-Major Rampage

40:02 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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Weekend 9 Preview Apr 11, 2025

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers and Mark Etheridge preview Weekend 9 around the country. They discuss another pivotal weekend in the Big 12, top series in the ACC and SEC, two series to focus on in the Big Ten and everything else going on in college baseball.

00:00 Introduction and Host Change

03:11 Big 12 Highlights and Key Series

09:03 ACC Series to Watch

16:30 SEC Showdowns and Key Matchups

20:51 Auburn vs. LSU: Key Players and Strategies

23:17 Vanderbilt's Pitching Strategy

24:47 Mississippi State vs. Alabama: A Tough Series

26:10 SEC Games Update

28:11 Big Ten Weekend Preview

34:13 Other Notable College Baseball Series

40:23 AAC's Potential for Multiple Bids

42:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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B1G Baseball & Beyond: Midseason Awards and Weather Challenges Apr 09, 2025

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In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert dive into all things Midwest College Baseball. They discuss the unpredictable weather and its impact on game schedules, share personal anecdotes related to travel challenges, and review recent Big Ten series, including Southern Miss vs. Marshall. The duo also presents their midseason awards for the Big Ten, including Player, Pitcher, Newcomer, and Freshman of the Year. Additionally, they highlight standout teams like UCLA and Iowa, offering predictions for the rest of the season. Join Burke and Patrick for an insightful look at midseason developments and upcoming coverage plans.

00:00 Welcome to B1G Baseball and Beyond

00:44 Weather Challenges in Midwest Baseball

02:18 Southern Miss vs. Marshall Series Recap

03:25 Standout Performances: JB Middleton and Marshall Pitching

10:58 West Coast Teams Dominate the Big Ten

16:54 Midseason Player Awards Discussion

24:59 Top Left-Handed Pitchers in the Big Ten

25:45 Emerging Pitcher of the Year Candidates

26:33 Midseason Newcomer and Freshman of the Year

34:47 Indiana's Standout Freshmen

37:47 Team and Coach of the Year

44:44 Big Ten Regular Season Predictions

47:03 Upcoming Series and Listener Appreciation

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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Sidearm Delivery - UCLA's John Savage, USC's Ethan Hedges, D1Baseball's Mike Rooney Apr 08, 2025

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UCLA head coach John Savage joins to talk about how his Bruins have turned things around from struggling mightily in 2024 to being a regional host contender this season despite having the majority of the same faces on the roster and about the most important lessons he learned going against coaching legends like Mike Gillespie, Pat Casey and Andy Lopez.

Later in the episode, D1Baseball national writer Mike Rooney joins the show to talk about how the Bruins and the rest of the West Coast teams have had the upper hand in the Big Ten. He also discusses where Stanford and Cal stand in the ACC before picking Arizona and Arizona State as potential frontrunners in the Big 12. He also discusses how the Big West, WAC, and WCC races are shaking out.

The episode concludes with USC midseason All-American Ethan Hedges joining to discuss his transition to being a two-way player this season and how he's been able to unlock his power potential this season for the Trojans.

The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!

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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

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