The D1Baseball Podcast

In this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast , Burkie and Roons dive into their 2026 college baseball preseason (or "fake season") predictions. They discuss their contrasting views on the importance of preseason awards and rankings. They talk through teams in contention for the preseason No. 1 spot, including UCLA , LSU , Texas , TCU , Auburn , and Tennessee , evaluating their strengths and potential w...

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 speculate on the NCAA's strategy in this scenario....

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 State's Historic Run 03:17 Unpredictability in Coll...

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 Oklahoma State , Louisville , Ole Miss , Kentucky...

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 analysis. 00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic 00:...

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 Introduction and Greetings 00:19 Heisman...

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 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:09 Double Bas...

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. 00:00 Welcome to the D One Daily Podcast 01:34 C...

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 pitches used solely to steal a strike. Roons may or may...

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 Penders , and many more. 00:00 Introductio...

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 Thanksgiving Day Greetings 00:11 Active...

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 Early Baseball Days 04:25 The Challe...

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 undervalued coming into 2026. Looking at you, Texas A&am...

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 Lab 01:40 Fun Coaching Title...

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 Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At...

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 presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports...

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 venues, such as Citi Field...

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 Introduction and World Series Reflections 01:18&...

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 college baseball over the last 25 years. D1 Daily, a...

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 Baseball's Transformation Under Jim Schlossnagle 09:46 T...

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. They also examined the potential for disenfranchiseme...

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 look different given the departure of Tony Vitello....

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 Titles 30:54 The Legendary "Six Pack" Confe...

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 production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Acad...

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, they carry all the best gear from the top brands...