The D1Baseball Podcast

On this episode of D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons react to news that the SEC will use the ABS challenge system for balls and strikes at the SEC Tournament in Hoover . They discuss the specific rules (three total team challenges that are retained if successful) and whether it will affect umpire strike zones, pace of play, and fan entertainment. They debate how coaches and players should handle challeng...

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 13 of the 2026 college baseball season! 00:00 Welcome to Nerdcast 00:51 Top Seed UCLA 01:50 SEC No 1 Debate 07:08 Locking Top Five 08:43 Rounding Out Top Eight 11:13 Hosts 9-16 18:19 Final Host Spots 28:17 Seeds 17-32 32:13 Conference Breakdown Begins 32:44...

On this episode of the D1 Daily , Burkie and Roons run through standout “Real Dudes” performances across college baseball in week 12. They highlight big weeks at the plate from Harvard’s Jordan Kang (14-for-19), Cal Baptist’s Chris Ramirez (14-for-20 with three homers and nine RBIs), Miami (OH)’s Diego Cruz , and Notre Dame catcher Mark Quatrani . They discuss Richmond lefty Joey Giordano ’s 11-0...

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss the top "Hey Now" moments from week 12 of the 2026 college baseball season. The “Hey Now” moments include UCLA’ s 24-0 Big Ten start and long No. 1 run, Kansas going 27-3 after a 10-8 start to take control of the Big 12, and Jacksonville State 's continued rise under Steve Bieser . The "bummer" notes center on pitching injuries (including D...

On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, and Aaron Fitt recap week 12 around college baseball, highlighted by Auburn and Georgia in the SEC and Kansas' continued hot streak. 03:08 Two Weeks Left 04:35 SEC Weekend Winners 08:33 Auburn Title Buzz 10:32 SEC Tiers Volatility 13:06 Georgia Quietly Dominant 16:08 ACC Weekend Recap 16:48 Wake Wins Ugly 19:18 Boston College/...

On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy and Bradley Smart preview week 12 around college baseball. They discuss various ACC teams making a late push for the postseason, the SEC's four ranked matchups this weekend, Arizona State and UCF going at it in the Big 12, and much more. 02:24 ACC Weekend Preview 04:04 Louisville Pitching Puzzle 06:09 NC State/Miami Injuries 09:41 Virginia Tech...

On this episode of D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons dive in on 14 "middle of the pack" SEC and ACC teams hovering around .500 in league play with three weeks left. They debate where they have the most conviction and which programs are in “low oxygen” mode. They flag NC State as a major concern due to injuries and a difficult remaining schedule, and discuss Kentucky’s need for health amid a volatile stre...

It’s been a really intriguing season of conference races in the Northeast, so for this episode, No. 20 Boston College's Todd Interdonato joins Shotgun Spratling to talk about his team and coaching philosophies Later in the show, Shotgun chats with D1Baseball ACC Extra writer and Northeast resident Bradley Smart about Boston College and their push to be a potential regional host. 00:00 Welcome 02:5...

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons revisit the Golden Spikes discussion from last week and the social media blowback Roons received, with Roons reflecting on his argument, the reliability of defensive data, and why he still believes Roch Cholowsky remains a legitimate candidate for the GSA. They discuss how award narratives can form too early, comparing past examples like Christian...

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 12 of the 2026 college baseball season! 00:00 Selection Day Countdown 00:52 Early Host Debates 01:44 UCLA Locked at No. 1 03:08 Georgia Tech and Texas Cases 04:24 Texas A&M vs Georgia vs North Carolina 07:47 RPI Flaws and Projections 19:07 Settling the...

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons run through “Real Dudes” standouts across week 11 of the 2026 college baseball season. The guys highlight Georgia Tech’s sweep of Wake Forest led by Jarren Advincula and Drew Burress , plus big weeks from DBU’s Jake Bennett and several mid-major hitters. They then shift their focus to Texas A&M’s Gavin Grahovac and his power, arm strength, and...

On this episode of the D1 Daily , Burkie and Roons discuss their “Hey Now” moments from Week 11 of the college baseball season. They first highlight the ACC , including Boston College ’s response after midweek and early-weekend losses, Georgia Tech sweeping Wake Forest with dramatic comebacks, Pitt sweeping a shorthanded Virginia, Stanford sweeping Florida State, and Louisville’s sweep of Clemson...

On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers, and Aaron Fitt recap week 11 around college baseball. They discuss Georgia winning its coin-flip road series with Ole Miss, Pitt reviving its postseason hopes with a sweep of Virginia, Kansas extending its lead in the Big 12, and much more. 03:38 SEC Week 11 Rundown 04:48 Texas A&M Wins at Florida 07:48 Georgia Grit at Ole M...

On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers, and Aaron Fitt look ahead to weekend 11 around college baseball, headlined by Texas A&M visiting Gainesville. 03:32 Texas A&M at Florida 08:59 Wake Forest vs Georgia Tech Preview 12:44 Sun Belt Bubble Battles 14:37 Coastal Carolina Top Eight Push 19:39 Kansas State vs Kansas Showdown 25:17 Oklahoma Under The Radar 27:36...

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons dive into a Golden Spikes Award debate centered on whether the honor should go to the best statistical season or the best overall player. They discuss Roch Cholowsky’s case—his shortstop value, leadership narrative at UCLA, and projected 1–1 draft status—against offensive standouts like Landon Hairston, Tague Davis, and Georgia catcher Daniel Jacks...

For this episode, we’re talking momentum -- how to build it and how to sustain it, so Shotgun Spratling brings on a head coach who has created some notable momentum in various ways at a place thirsting for college baseball success. Nebraska head coach Will Bolt joins Sidearm Delivery to talk about the different elements of momentum and how the Huskers have built and used those this season. La...

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss teams in the dreaded “low oxygen zone.” They highlight Vanderbilt’s roller-coaster series at Kentucky. Next they debate whether Arizona State belongs in the zone after costly losses despite a strong RPI/DSR. Then the discussion moves to Louisville’s ACC troubles and an important upcoming series with Clemson. Finally, they cover LSU being sw...

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 2026 college baseball season! 00:00 Nerdcast Returns 01:13 Sponsors and Setup 01:25 UCLA's Perfect Run 02:45 Georgia Tech Locked In 03:23 Next Seeds: Texas, UNC, Texas A&M 04:38 Georgia Top-Eight Push 05:53 Coastal Carolina and FSU Debate 07:0...

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons review the Real Dudes from week 10 of the 2026 college baseball season. Players that are discussed are North Carolina freshman reliever Caden Glauber, Baylor closer Caleb Bunch, Texas starter Dylan Volantis, and Georgia’s Caden Aoki gutting through an outing. They discuss Lamar’s Chris Olivier throwing a CG on 109 pitches, Kansas innings-eater Domi...

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons roll through their "Hey Now" moments from week 10. They start in ACC with a focus on Boston College’s 5-0 week, including wins over Northeastern and UConn and a dominant series at Duke. They also highlight North Carolina’s statement series win over Georgia Tech, Nebraska’s emphatic sweep of USC (including a comeback walk-off after USC errors) + hos...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy recap week ten around college baseball. 02:55 ACC Spotlight: UNC vs Georgia Tech 08:23 ACC Bubble and Bid Picture 13:53 SEC Weekend Rundown 14:47 Ole Miss Surge and Rotation 17:27 SEC Elite Arms Debate 20:30 Texas A&M Sweep and LSU Concerns 23:26 LSU Portal Priorities 26:44 Auburn Heating Up 28:39 Big 12 Weeke...

On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, and Joe Healy preview week ten around college baseball. 08:33 Week 10 Six Pack 10:20 SEC Spotlight: LSU & Texas A&M 12:26 Arkansas Shakeup 14:57 Texas A&M Freshmen Draft Buzz 17:11 ACC Series Of Weekend 20:31 UNC Bullpen Concerns 22:11 Big Ten: USC at Nebraska 25:51 Big 12 Last Stands 27:19 Weekend Slate Rundown 27...

On this episode of the D1 Daily, KP (Kyle Peterson) joins Burkie and Roons to take a stroll down memory lane. KP described his beginnings with ESPN, including the 2003 Long Beach State at Stanford Super Regional and sideline reporting at Rosenblatt Stadium. KP told the origin story of D1Baseball.com, including some of the highs and lows as the business began to take flight. Finally, Burkie wished...

For this episode of Sidearm Delivery, Shotgun Spratling brings on a head coach who has helped his program climb the ranks from NAIA to Division II to Division I, with two years playing in the National Christian College Athletic Association mixed in. California Baptist head coach Gary Adcock joins to talk about transition and climbing the ranks, as well as to discuss his Lancers’ squad that keeps f...

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons review the most surprising conference records with five weekends left to go. In the SEC , Kentucky and LSU were top of mind, as well as Vanderbilt 's overall record. Speaking of surprises, could this Texas A&M lineup be comp'd to the 2024 Vols? In the ACC, Georgia Tech's dominance and Louisville 's struggles were discussed. In the Big Ten , Pur...