The D1Baseball Podcast

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 Opportunities for Tony Vitello 10:33 Comparisons and...

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 Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gea...

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-Season Struggles and Turning Points 10:55 The Fres...

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 you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient tha...

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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

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 02:46 The Legacy of Skip Bertman 04:50 Mike Bianco'...

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 D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Out...

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 Subscription and Fall Reports 03:58 Arkansas and Little Ro...

In this episode of the D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke have a lively discussion about the next five CWS winners. Roons, with Burkie guiding him, makes bold prediction on which teams will win the next five national titles from 2026 to 2030. Roons navigates discussions around powerhouse programs like LSU and Tennessee, the rest of the SEC, and the remaining 290+ college baseball teams. Drawing...

On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney sits down with Gino DiMare, Wicho Hernandez, and Vinny Scavo to discuss how Ron Fraser built Miami into an iconic college baseball program. 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 are featur...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Nathan Wooldridge of Peak Events, the event company behind the early-season tournaments in Frisco, Round Rock, Jacksonville and Las Vegas. They discuss the history of the company, what goes on behind the scenes in putting these events on, how they chose the host cities for the events and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Programming Note...

In this episode of the D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke select the top college players drafted in 2021 or later, who have successfully transitioned to the major leagues. Highlighted players include Nick Kurtz, Wyatt Langford, Jacob Wilson, Zach Nito, Nolan McLean, and Andrew Abbott. The conversation delves into each player's college career, their impact in the MLB, and projections for their f...

The D1Baseball crew wraps up its celebration of 25 years of college baseball in the 21st century by finalizing a 34-player All-Quarter Century Team. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:37 All-Quarter Century Team Introduction 03:03 Catcher Selection Discussion 06:53 First Baseman Selection Debate 17:28 Second Baseman Selection Debate 20:40 Third Baseman Selection Debate 26:18 Shortstop Selec...

In this episode of D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke dive into the extraordinary career of Paul Skenes. From his humble beginnings at the Air Force Academy to his record-setting performance at LSU, Skenes has quickly ascended to become a dominant force in Major League Baseball. Roons and Burkie discuss his impressive stats, including leading pitcher WAR and boasting a 1.94 ERA through 53 start...

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 01:06 Wichita State Baseball's Legacy 04:52 Coach B...

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke pick & discuss the best former college players who are on 2025 MLB Playoff team rosters. 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Today's Topic 03:16 Brewers 07:50 Phillies 13:57 Dodgers 17:38 Blue Jays 20:28 Yankees 23:00 Mariners 25:37 Padres 28:14 Guardians 31:48 Tigers 34:39 Red Sox 38:...

On this episode of the D1Daily, Burkie and Roons answer this question: Which of the last two College World Series fields was more of an outlier, 2024 or 2025? 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 you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than...

Mike Rooney sits down with Kyle Hallock, Scott Daely, and Mike Birkbeck to discuss Kent State's historic run to the 2012 CWS. 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 are featured in the top collegiate facilities throughout the country: Florida, Nort...

Mike Rooney and Chris Burke discuss the concept of "pull side power" and how it relates to amateur hitters. Is it over-simplified? Can a young hitter shape their approach to include pull-side power without sacrificing their ability to be a complete hitter? As an example, "Burkie" shared his journey as a player who hit four home runs as a sophomore at Tennessee before hitting 20 as a junior. D1 Dai...

On this inaugural episode of D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke look for lessons learned from our last two national champions: 2025 LSU and 2024 Tennessee. They compare these two very different rosters and consider which of the two paths is more repeatable. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all t...

On the first 2025 episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney sits down with John Savage, Dave Lawn, and Ben Orloff to discuss the legend of the one and only Mike "Skip" Gillespie. 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...

As the calendar turns to fall ball, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and David Seifert put a bow on our summer coverage with a discussion of top prospects and personal picks to click out of the Cape Cod League. They begin with the class of 2026, each choosing some favorite position players and pitchers, then move on to the class of 2027. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:43 Meet the Hosts and Guest...

The D1Baseball crew celebrates 25 years of college baseball in the 21st century with a special draft: building the ultimate “Quarter Century” rosters. Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy go position by position, selecting the best college players since 2000. The guys debate tough choices, share stories that defined an era…and let fans join in by voting for their own picks at eac...

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Shooter Hunt discuss the top-ranked incoming freshmen for college baseball. In addition to identifying several picks to click, they also talk through the best overall classes that made it to campus. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:29 Guest Introduction: Shooter Hunt 01:24 The Importance of the Draft in College Baseball 03:21 The...

On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy present part three of their State of College Baseball series. In this installment, they act as a committee and vote on proposals aimed at growing the sport. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .