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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!

Is your favorite team in the SEC? Make sure to check out our Highway To Hoover podcast with Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/h2h-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/41nyqSv

Or maybe you’re a fan of ACC baseball? Then you need to check out the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast with Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/etc-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/4tBUuF9

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2025 ABCA Recap Jan 07, 2025

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Joe Healy recap the ABCA convention that was just held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center right outside of Washington, D.C. They review rule changes for the 2025 season, summarize the Division I meeting that focused on the concept of fall roster limits for legislative consideration and reflect on Tony Vitello's convention-opening presentation.

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!

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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College Baseball Year In Review - 2024 Dec 31, 2024

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In this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Joe Healy, and Aaron Fitt do a 2024 Year in Review for College Baseball. They take us from the preseason to Omaha to the Draft and then wrap the year with several impactful changes that will affect the sport going forward.

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!

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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Top 2025 MLB Draft Prospects Dec 20, 2024

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Aaron Fitt are joined by prospects guru and director of credibility David Seifert to discuss our recent Top 150 College Prospects list. After a big-picture discussion about the 2025 draft class, the boys identify a host of players with riser potential and some personal favorites in the class.

04:08 Comparing Current and Past Draft Classes
04:44 Concerns and Potential of Top Prospects
16:17 Potential Risers Outside the Top 15
20:11 Pitchers to Watch in the Draft
23:13 Tennessee's National Title and Key Players
23:23 Spotlight on Kade Anderson and LSU
24:10 Biggest Overall Risers from Last Year
25:07 Potential First-Rounders and Rising Stars
27:22 Intriguing Lefthanded Pitchers
35:08 JUCO Transfers Making an Impact
44:54 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Content

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!

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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The Art Of Pitching Development with pitchLogic Dec 19, 2024

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Join host Mike Rooney on the D1 Baseball Podcast for an insightful discussion brought to you by PitchLogic. In this special episode, guests Lary Sorenson (pitchLogic) and Andrew Checketts (UC Santa Barbara) delve into PitchLogic, a baseball training and development tool. Discover how the pitchLogic system is transforming pitching and player development from youth leagues to the big leagues. Learn about the real-life applications of PitchLogic, including how it helps quantify performance, refine techniques, and provide immediate feedback.

00:00 Welcome to the D1 Baseball Podcast

00:55 Lary Sorenson's Baseball Journey

05:37 Andrew Checketts' Coaching Timeline

08:53 Evolution of Pitching Development

15:53 What is PitchLogic?

21:04 Discovering the Simplicity of PitchLogic

22:16 Practical Applications in Training and Rehab

23:21 Understanding and Teaching Pitch Metrics

24:33 Evaluating Pitch Effectiveness

26:06 The Role of Data in Pitch Design

26:50 Adapting to Player Strengths and Feedback

33:11 Real-World Examples and Success Stories

42:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by S2 Cognition. S2 Cognition measures game-speed decision-making and provides solutions to improve performance. Quantifying sports cognition as it happens in real-time! More at https://www.s2cognition.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 (https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple) or Spotify (https://d1ba.se/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. (https://d1ba.se/yt-sub)

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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Sunday Night Convos - Rice: The OG's Legacy Nov 18, 2024

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Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by Joe Healy and former Rice assistant coaches David Pierce and Pat Hallmark to discuss the Owls' legendary run under head coach Wayne Graham. They also talk about some of Rice's iconic players who excelled in college and the big leagues.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time!

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!

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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Sunday Night Convos - Remembering Nebraska Baseball's Heyday Nov 11, 2024

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Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by former Nebraska teammates Justin Seely, Will Bolt and RD Spiehs to discuss the Huskers' successful run in the early 2000s, including three trips to Omaha. They also talk about former head coach Dave Van Horn's impact on the program in just five seasons.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time!

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!

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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Sunday Night Convos - Air Force Baseball: A Program Like No Other Nov 04, 2024

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Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by former Air Force assistant coaches CJ Gillman and Ryan Forrest to discuss the players and experiences that have made the program so impactful. They also talk about the Falcons' magical 2022 season.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time!

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!

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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Reviewing Our Top 100 Program Rankings Oct 28, 2024

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In this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, the team dives deep into the D1Baseball Top 100 Program Rankings (presented by KinaTrax). They explore programs from USD, Fairfield, and Tennessee to UConn, LSU, and more. The podcast also tackles the dominance of SEC and ACC schools, the rise of Big Ten teams, and the challenges faced by programs like Fresno State and Rice.
00:00 Welcome to the D1 Baseball Podcast
04:45 Top 100 Programs Discussion Begins
05:24 Favorite Write-Ups and Program Highlights
07:13 Deep Dive into Program Rankings
11:25 Tennessee's Rise to the Top
16:29 Top 10 Programs Analysis
31:12 UCLA's National Title and Big Ten Future
31:30 Creighton's Baseball Program Analysis
33:42 Fresno State's Baseball Legacy
36:40 Rice Owls' Decline and Future Prospects
38:52 Top Coaches in College Baseball History
46:05 Illinois' Big Ten Baseball Success
49:28 Kentucky's Rise in College Baseball
52:54 Stock Picks: Programs on the Rise
58:18 Sunday Night Conversations and Final Thoughts
The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by S2 Cognition. S2 Cognition measures game-speed decision-making and provides solutions to improve performance. Quantifying sports cognition as it happens in real-time! More at https://www.s2cognition.com/

The 2024 D1Baseball Program Rankings are powered by KinaTrax. Already a standard across most of Major League Baseball, KnaTrax in stadium systems allow teams to gain an edge by collecting and using in-game biomechanical data to enhance in-game performance, prevent injuries, monitor fatigue, and enhance player reports for scouts. KinaTrax in stadium systems consist of multiple synchronized cameras capturing high-speed videos zoomed in on the pitcher and the hitter. Biomechanical and data processing services are included so that the user can focus entirely on using the data. Learn more at https://www.KinaTrax.com.

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.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sunday Night Convos - ACC Baseball: Looking Back & Forward Oct 28, 2024

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Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by Clemson program development coach Jack Leggett to discuss his successful head-coaching career and how ACC baseball has evolved over time. They also talk about the legendary head coaches that Leggett has coached against and alongside.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time!

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!

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.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sunday Night Convos - Playing & Coaching in the SEC West Oct 21, 2024

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Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by Auburn associate head coach Gabe Gross, Ole Miss assistant coach/recruiting coordinator Carl Lafferty and Texas associate head coach Nolan Cain to discuss playing and coaching in the the now-extinct SEC West, one of the greatest divisions in college baseball history. They also talk about the success of SEC West teams during the past few seasons.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time!

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!

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.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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