Best D1Baseball Podcasts (2026)

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Making Sense Of The Chaos in College Sports: Eligibility, Transfers, & the NCAA's Dilemma [D1 Daily] 22:14

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On this episode of the D1Daily podcast, Burkie and Roons wrestle with the current state of chaos in college sports. They discuss baseball parallels for Baylor basketball player James Nnaji. Nnaji, who was recently granted NCAA eligibility, has been playing professional basketball since being selected 31st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. They also sp…

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Our 6 Biggest Takeaways (3 Each) From The Year In College Baseball [D1 Daily] 31:54

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons pick three of their biggest takeaways from the year in college baseball. Highlights included an incredibly unique College World Series, Tony Vitello's departure to MLB, and a second wave of the LSU Baseball dynasty. 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Memorable Moments from 2025 College Baseball 01:24 Murray S…

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Fall Report Quizzes - Arkansas, Wake Forest, Vandy, Oklahoma State, and MORE 1:13:34

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In this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, hosts Mike Rooney, Joe Healy, Aaron Fitt, and Kendall Rogers discuss various college baseball team fall reports through quizzing each other. The episode is an in-depth trivia game where Joe reads excerpts from different teams' fall reports while the other hosts try to guess the team. Teams covered include …

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Tennessee and Oklahoma Fall Deep Dives + O'Sullivan Returns To Florida 36:37

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the news of Kevin O'Sullivan returning to the Florida dugout before going into deep dives on fall practice for Oklahoma and Tennessee. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Christmas Season and Programming Note 02:51 Florida Gators Coaching Update 07:18 Oklahoma Sooners Fall Report 19:48…

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Exploring Player Development Technology In College Baseball [D1 Daily] 32:05

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On this episode of the D1Daily podcast, Burkie and Roons reflect on Bradley Smart's recent article that details the use of technology in player development for ACC programs. They talked through the recruiting implications as well as the power of data-driven assessments. They also discussed ways that a coach's eyes can agree or disagree with data an…

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Should the Golden Spikes Follow the Heisman's Lead? [D1 Daily] 28:26

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons talk about the Heisman Trophy voting process and how that might be applied to college baseball and the Golden Spikes Award. They also discussed the unique backgrounds of our last five Golden Spikes winners. Lastly, Burkie revealed that he did not watch The Bucked Up LA Bowl, hosted by Gronk 00:00 In…

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Talking Texas, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, and Kentucky 1:09:12

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On this episode of Highway To Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Kendall Rogers to talk Texas & Texas A&M baseball, Mike Rooney to talk Vanderbilt baseball, and Aaron Fitt to talk Kentucky baseball. 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Kentucky Baseball with Aaron Fitt 33:09 Vanderbilt Baseball with Mike Rooney 49:29 Texas A&M Baseball with Kendall Rogers 57:55 Te…

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Which MLB Rules Should Come to College Baseball? [D1 Daily] 23:00

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons talk through which MLB rules would make sense for college baseball. They discussed the 15-second pitch clock when no runners are on base, the 3-batter minimum for pitchers, and a potential 3-pick max for holding runners. They also discussed the 10-run rule and a ghost runner in extra innings. 00:00 …

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Selection Show Chaos, Fall Edition [D1 Daily] 34:02

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons put a college baseball spin on the angst around the College Football Playoff Selection Show. They discussed the impossibilities born of trying to compare teams from completely different leagues and locations. They also talked about what the future might hold for this wacky world of college athletics…

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Preparing Hitters For College Pitchers [D1 Daily] 27:30

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons talk about preparing college hitters for opposing pitchers. Some of the key concepts were velocity ranges and whether the pitcher's out-pitches create swing-and-miss within the strike zone. They discussed the validity of being "above or below hitting speed". And they also debated the value of pitche…

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Tennessee Head Coach Josh Elander Joins 25:25

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by new Tennessee head coach Josh Elander to discuss his first few weeks on the job, recent staff changes and additions, and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 00:44 Tennessee Head Coach Josh Elander's Early Days 04:33 Staff Changes and New Additions 10:22 Fall Train…

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What Makes Great Coaches Great? [D1 Daily] 29:19

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss what makes great coaches great. The topics ranged from identifying the glue guys that win championships to adjusting recruiting strategies as times change to creating system buy-in with your players. Some of the coaches discussed were ECU's Cliff Godwin, Oregon State's Pat Casey, UConn's Jim…

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Giving Thanks For Our College Baseball Broadcasting Experiences [D1 Daily] 21:25

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On this episode of the D1Daily podcast, Burkie and Roons give thanks for many great experiences broadcasting college baseball. They reflect on the unselfishness and incredible talent of so many people who make things happen behind the scenes. And they give thanks to the 2022 Stillwater Regional. We'll always have Stillwater. 00:00 Introduction and …

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Our Gratitude For College Baseball [D1 Daily] 28:10

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons express gratitude for college baseball experiences from their playing and coaching careers. These reflections included the role of parents in a player's career, a fun summer in Alaska, and the thrill of clinching a trip to Omaha. 00:00 Welcome to the D1 Daily Podcast 00:49 Gratitude for Family and E…

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2025 SEC Transfer Draft 52:21

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge and Aaron Fitt draft all-star teams of incoming SEC transfers. Aaron is looking to repeat as champion, while Joe and Mark look to reverse their fortunes from a year ago. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:36 Recap of Last Year's SEC Transfer Draft 03:05 Draft Order and Ground Rules 04:1…

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Predicting the Unpredictable: College Baseball's Preseason Puzzle [D1 Daily] 25:15

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss the imperfections of preseason rankings and things that surprised them over the last three seasons. These reflections included Tennessee's historic 2024 team being ranked No. 9 in the preseason and why that was totally justifiable. They also picked out a couple of teams that might be underva…

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Fun Job Titles In College Baseball [D1 Daily] 24:35

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On this episode of the D1Daily, Burkie and Roons have some fun with some of the new job titles in modern baseball. The guys review some of the odd jobs Roons had coming up in the coaching ranks, and also detail the most important position of all: Home Run Celebration Coordinator. 00:00 Welcome to the D1 Daily Podcast 00:44 The Rise of the Pitching …

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SEC Fall Storylines ft. LSU, Auburn, Florida, South Carolina 48:05

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Joe's trip to see South Carolina, Auburn and Florida and Mark's look at LSU. 00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover 00:12 Fall Travels Recap 02:57 South Carolina Baseball Insights 14:26 Auburn Baseball Analysis 24:47 Griffin Graves' Standout Performance 26:50 Florida's Talent an…

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Field of 68 and Beyond: Big Ideas To Capitalize On College Baseball's Momentum [D1 Daily] 23:43

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss several ideas that could capitalize on the momentum that college baseball is currently seeing. These concepts include a Field of 68, moving the start of the season back by two weeks, increasing the number of fall games, and the '32 Hosts' model. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podca…

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10,000+ At Mississippi State's Fall Game + The Best Venues & Atmospheres In College Baseball [D1 Daily] 28:15

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons reflect on the incredible fan base at Mississippi State and their fall game that drew over 10,000 fans. The guys also put together a college baseball bucket list for sports fans wanting to see the best venues and atmospheres in our sport. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presente…

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Illinois As A Top 8 Seed In 2015 [Sunday Night Conversations] 1:03:16

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Mike Rooney sits down with Drew Dickinson and Spencer Allen to look back at one of the great seasons in Big Ten history. Sunday Night Conversations are presented by Netting Pros & Stadionic. Netting Professionals is the Official Netting Partner of D1Baseball. Netting Pros netting and wall padding products have been featured in Major League Baseball…

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SEC Fall Storylines ft. Florida, Georgia, More 35:34

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Mark's recent trip to see Florida and Georgia, and they preview their trips to see South Carolina, Auburn and LSU this weekend. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 03:20 In-Depth Look at Florida Gators 04:16 Spotlight on Tom Slater 06:24 Florida Gators: Key Players and Performanc…

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Lessons Learned From An EPIC 2025 MLB World Series [D1 Daily] 31:52

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons reflect on an all-time great World Series played by the Dodgers and Blue Jays. They discuss the importance of baserunning, the critical role of role players, and the inevitable scarcity of quality arms in the playoffs. The guys also highlight Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s incredible performance. 00:00 Int…

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How David Popkins Built the Blue Jays' Dynamic Offense [D1 Daily] 34:29

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss a recent interview with Toronto Blue Jays' hitting coach David Popkins in which he talks about having an offense built for multiple scenarios. Having different clubs in your bag to use the golf analogy. They finished the conversation by talking through some of the most diverse offenses in co…

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TCU’s Four Straight Trips To Omaha – 2014-17 [Sunday Nights Conversations] 1:02:42

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On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney is joined by Connor Wanhanen and Brian Howard to discuss TCU's four straight trips to Omaha from 2014-17. 00:00 Welcome to Sunday Night Conversations 00:59 Introducing the Guests: Connor Wanhanen and Brian Howard 03:04 Howard's Journey to TCU 05:04 Wanhanen's Journey to TCU 07:16 TCU Baseba…

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SEC Fall Storylines ft. Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi State, More 49:56

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Josh Elander's hiring at Tennessee, Mark's in-person looks at Alabama and Mississippi State, and more. 00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover 00:35 Fall Weather and SEC Updates 02:26 Tennessee's New Head Coach: Josh Elander 13:43 Oklahoma's Fall Doubleheader Dominance 16:30 Aubu…

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Are Dynasties Good or Bad for Sports? [D1 Daily] 32:33

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In this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons dive into the topic of sports dynasties and their impact on building interest in sports. The discussion kicks off with an analysis of past dynasties that had a positive impact on the growth of their sports. Examples included the Yankees, the Patriots, and the Lakers-Celtics rivalry of the 1980s. The…

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Key Areas for Josh Elander: Transitioning to the Role of Tennessee Head Coach [D1 Daily] 26:59

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In this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast, Burkie and Roons discuss Tennessee's recent hiring of Josh Elander as their new head baseball coach. They talk through critical topics for Elander as he takes over the Vols' program. The guys offer counsel for the new skipper in several areas, and they attempt to forecast what aspects of the program might lo…

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Stanford: 13 CWS Trips in 22 Years [Sunday Nights Conversations] 1:06:45

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On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney talks with Dean Stotz & Kyle Peterson about Stanford's 13 CWS trips in 22 years from 1982 to 2003. 00:00 Introduction and Host's Excitement 00:20 Stanford Baseball's Golden Era 03:29 Dean Stotts' Journey to Stanford 09:19 Kyle Peterson's Recruitment Story 18:55 The 1987 and 1988 National Ti…

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Who's Replacing Tony Vitello?: Exploring Tennessee's Options [D1 Daily Emergency Episode] 45:31

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On this emergency episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons welcome Kyle Peterson and Kendall Rogers to discuss the candidates to replace Tony Vitello as the next head coach at Tennessee. The group talked through the reasons for potentially promoting assistant coach Josh Elander, and then review the other candidates in the mix. D1 Daily, a producti…

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What's next for Tennessee? 37:33

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Tony Vitello leaving Tennessee to manage the San Francisco Giants and the fallout of that decision in Knoxville. They also touch on the news that Florida head coach Kevin O'Sullivan is taking an indefinite leave of absence. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:11 Tony Vitello's M…

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The Ohtani Episode: The Best Individual Performances We've Personally Witnessed [D1 Daily] 34:05

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons recall the very best individual game performances they've witnessed. Spoiler alert: one of us may have watched a true freshman throw the only no-hitter in super regional history. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors…

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Reaction: Tony Vitello Leaves Tennessee for MLB [The D1Baseball Podcast] 31:19

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On this emergency episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers is joined by Kyle Peterson and Chris Burke to discuss Tony Vitello's unprecedented move from Tennessee head coach to San Francisco Giants manager. 00:00 Introduction and Big News 01:14 Tony Vitello's Career Highlights 02:21 Immediate Reactions from the Panel 05:03 Challenges and Op…

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Reaction: Tony Vitello Leaves Tennessee for MLB 31:19

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On this emergency episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers is joined by Kyle Peterson and Chris Burke to discuss Tony Vitello's unprecedented move from Tennessee head coach to San Francisco Giants manager. 00:00 Introduction and Big News 01:14 Tony Vitello's Career Highlights 02:21 Immediate Reactions from the Panel 05:03 Challenges and Op…

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Are Tony Vitello and the Giants a Good Fit? [D1 Daily] 34:29

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons explore the talents and skills that make Tony Vitello attractive to the Giants. They also discuss the major differences between leading an SEC baseball program and managing a team in the big leagues. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Acad…

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2018 Mississippi State [Sunday Night Conversations] 1:09:42

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Mike Rooney sits down with Jake Gautreau, Jake Mangum and Mike Brown to discuss the 2018 Mississippi State baseball season! 00:00 Introduction to Netting Pros and Stadionic 01:01 Welcome to Sunday Night Conversations 01:15 2018 Mississippi State Baseball Season Overview 02:11 Introducing the Guests 04:26 The Rollercoaster Season Begins 05:56 Early-…

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SEC Fall Storylines ft. Arkansas, Missouri, More 55:51

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge catch up on fall storylines. They discuss Joe's in-person looks at Arkansas and Missouri before moving on to all of the exhibition game results of the last few weeks. 00:00 Introduction and Host Updates 01:37 Fall Ball Overview and Notebooks 04:10 Arkansas Fall Ball Insights 14:43 M…

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Revisiting Our Picks Of The Top Former College Players In The 2025 MLB Playoffs [D1 Daily] 23:39

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons revisit their picks of the top former college players playing in the MLB Playoffs. We keep score around here! D1 Daily, a production of 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 yo…

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The Similarities Between the MLB Playoffs and NCAA Baseball Tournament: Nuances of a 3-Game Series [D1 Daily] 37:27

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss observations from Burkie's coverage of the Cubs' wildcard series with the Padres. They also focus on constructing a roster with playoff baseball in mind, and consider the viability of a college head coach becoming a big league manager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…

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Skip Bertman and the Rise of the SEC [Sunday Night Conversations] 1:01:52

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On this episode of Sunday Night Convos, Mike Rooney talks with Mike Bianco and Ben McDonald about LSU coaching legend Skip Bertman. The trio also discusses the rise of the Southeastern Conference. 00:00 Introduction to Netting Pros and Stadionic 01:00 Welcome to Sunday Night Conversations 01:18 Introducing the Guests: Mike Bianco and Ben McDonald 0…

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Aaron Judge & Teacherman: Why Has This Partnership Worked So Well? [D1 Daily] 27:29

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On this episode of the D1Daily, Burkie and Roons answer the following question: Why has the coaching of "Teacherman" (hitting guru Richard Schenck) worked so well for Aaron Judge? The guys also examine Judge's college career at Fresno State and the impact of the college baseball dead-ball era on his development. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Base…

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Top 2025 Transfer Classes 1:11:16

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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 Subscrip…

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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 0…