The D1Baseball Podcast

Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy | D1Baseball
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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

  1. 2026 MLB Draft Preview with David Seifert

    2 hr ago

    2026 MLB Draft Preview with David Seifert

    Mike Rooney and D1Baseball/Prep Baseball’s David Seifert preview this weekend's MLB Draft. They discuss D1Baseball’s Top 250 Collegiate Prospect Ranking list, mock drafts and draft recaps, and how signability & team preferences could shuffle the top of the board among Grady Emerson, Roch Cholowsky, and Vahn Lackey. Roons & Seif break down top college arms Jackson Flora and Tyler Bremner, Seifert’s preference for pitchers with feel for spin, and debates key top-10 talents Tyler Bell, Drew Burress, and Chris Hacopian. They also highlight late risers from Omaha and beyond, including Owen Hull, Cam Kozeal, Brendan Brock, Gavin Gallaher, Jackson Willits, Taylor Rabe, Joey Volchko, and LJ Mercurius. They end with highlighting some potential late-round value picks. 00:00 Welcome, David Seifert! 00:20 Saturday Draft Start 01:09 Why Draft Day Matters 01:56 D1 Draft Coverage Guide 03:06 Latest Mock Draft Intel 03:31 White Sox Top Three 04:13 Lackey vs Cholowsky 06:53 Fit and Signability 07:45 How Fast Pros Move Up 08:24 Flora vs Bremner 10:42 Spin vs Changeup 12:27 Bell | Burress | Hacopian 17:58 Late Risers and Helium 19:29 Owen Hull: Draft Riser 20:21 Brendan Brock: Up & Down 21:15 Gavin Gallaher: Sleeper Value 21:53 Jaxon Willits: On The Rise 22:09 Camden Kozeal: Makeup Matters 24:13 Seif's Favorites at Pitcher 25:07 Joey Volchko: CWS Breakout 26:12 LJ Mercurius: Bullpen Hero 27:55 Cade Townsend vs Taylor Rabe 30:33 Picks 51 to 100 32:57 Late Round Values 36:29 Draft Weekend Wrap This MLB Draft Preview podcast is presented by MAI Capital. If you are a player (or parent) navigating NIL, the draft, or your first contract, MAI Capital can help. MAI has spent over 50 years cultivating deep relationships with a network of successful athletes and performers — helping them simplify and manage the complex challenges they face across different stages of their careers. A quick conversation can help you gain clarity on your next financial decision, identify costly mistakes early, and understand what you should be doing now. Get real guidance from advisors who've worked with over 110 first-round picks. https://d1ba.se/MAI D1Baseball is proud to partner with MAI Capital to provide college baseball players with real financial guidance. Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min
  2. Takeaways From Supers [D1 Daily]

    2 Jul

    Takeaways From Supers [D1 Daily]

    On this episode of D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons recap Super Regionals, starting with Oklahoma’s dominant performance over Kansas and the impact of Kyson Witherspoon and the Sooners’ relentless offense. They break down North Carolina’s tight, compelling series with USC, discuss Texas sweeping Oregon in Austin, and debate Oregon’s inability to “knock down the last door.”  The duo highlights Ole Miss’ clean play in a strong showing against Auburn and celebrates Little Rock, Cal Poly, and St. John’s reaching the Supers stage. They then turn their discussion to the Georgia–Mississippi State Super, in particular, an all-time two-game series filled with home runs, momentum swings, and standout performances.  Roons & Burkie close by noting booming crowds, electric home atmospheres, and college baseball’s continued growth! 00:00 Welcome Back! 00:46 Oklahoma Dominates Kansas 04:22 USC Pushes North Carolina 06:57 Oregon vs Texas Breakdown 11:12 Schloss In Omaha 14:35 Other Supers and Feel Good Stories 16:15 Mississippi State vs Georgia 21:58 College Baseball Rising 25:43 Troy and Morgantown Scenes 26:59 Wrap Up For athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/ Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min
  3. Takeaways From Squeeze Play and Regionals [D1 Daily]

    30 Jun

    Takeaways From Squeeze Play and Regionals [D1 Daily]

    Burkie and Roons open by apologizing for being off their game on the previous podcast, then refocus on 2026 “Squeeze Play” takeaways from the NCAA baseball regionals. They highlight the paradox of seven SEC teams reaching supers alongside two four-seeds (Little Rock and St. John’s) winning regionals, plus standout winner-take-all results like Oklahoma and Troy winning game sevens and UCLA’s collapse. They recall memorable atmospheres and storylines, including Kentucky vs. West Virginia, Lincoln’s extra-inning battles, Alabama State vs. Oklahoma State, and cold-weather teams surging late like Milwaukee and St. John’s. They note stats such as eight leagues represented in supers and four players hitting three homers in a game, praise the Squeeze Play crew and viewers, while discussing the ACC’s poor postseason despite believing it remains the second-best league. 0:00 Welcome Back, Apologies, And Reset 01:08 Thank you, AstroTurf! 01:51 Biggest Regional Takeaways 03:25 Troy And Oklahoma Regional Moments 05:51 Regional Atmospheres And Parity 10:51 Wild Stats From Cold-Weather Teams 12:08 Squeeze Play Crew 13:30 Alt Cast And Eric Church Quote 17:37 ACC Postseason Reality Check 21:04 Why Squeeze Play Works 22:56 Screen Time Battle And Wrap For athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/ Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    24 min
  4. Oklahoma’s CWS Run + More From A Memorable NCAA Tournament [D1 Daily]

    25 Jun

    Oklahoma’s CWS Run + More From A Memorable NCAA Tournament [D1 Daily]

    Burkie and Roons return to the D1 Daily Podcast after a broadcasting hiatus to recap a memorable NCAA baseball postseason and Oklahoma’s historic national championship run. They discuss how Oklahoma won on the road against Big 12 champ Kansas and ACC champ Georgia Tech. They review the unlikely offensive surges from players like Deiten LaChance and Kyle Branch, and key pitching contributions from Cord Rager, LJ Mercurius, and Gavin Jones....among many others. Burkie and Roons then compare Oklahoma’s run to past champions like Ole Miss and Fresno State, debate whether the power display was sustainable, and note how many top teams appeared to “run out of gas” during the postseason. 00:00 Welcome Back! 03:16 This Tournament Gave Us A Lot 06:50 Comparisons to Past Runs 08:24 How It Clicked Late For OU 12:30 Defense, Power, and Pitching 14:29 Teams Running Out of Gas 20:04 Georgia Tech Regional Collapse 22:00 Jaxon Willits Spotlight 24:15 "Hey Nows" of The Tournament 24:35 Hope Beyond the SEC 27:08 Omaha Moments 30:23 Final Thanks & Wrap For athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/ Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min

  5. 11 Jun

    2026 MCWS Preview Show (Presented by Soldier Sports)

    Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Bradley Smart, and Joe Healy are LIVE at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha to preview the 2026 Men's College World Series field. They go team by team, discussing how each team got to Omaha, players to watch, and how each could take the title. The guys also make their picks for each side of the bracket and then the 2026 champ! 00:00 WELCOME TO OMAHA! 01:26 BRACKET ONE 02:03 WEST VIRGINIA 08:13 TROY 13:09 NORTH CAROLINA 20:14 OLE MISS 31:42 BRACKET ONE PICKS 35:50 BRACKET TWO 36:22 OKLAHOMA 45:41 ALABAMA 53:22 TEXAS 01:01:30 GEORGIA 01:11:53 BRACKET TWO PICKS 01:15:05 PARTING THOUGHTS AND CHAMPIONSHIP PICKS 01:21:06 WRAP UP Today's MCWS Preview Show was presented by Soldier Sports. This week, Soldier Sports is launching its TANK 3 bat. Soldier Sports is calling it the most significant improvement to a BBCOR in the history of BBCOR. We've seen every bat in the game. They're not wrong. ​ Even hotter than before! Infused Power Alloy Technology, a new carbon fiber speed end cap, and 2.5 years of R&D behind the perfect combination of speed and power. Built for power hitters and contact hitters alike. Learn more and order [on Friday at noon] at https://soldiersports.us/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 22min
  6. 2026 NCAA Regionals Recap & Super Regionals Preview

    4 Jun

    2026 NCAA Regionals Recap & Super Regionals Preview

    On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers, and Bradley Smart recap an upset-filled regional weekend and look ahead to the eight super regional contests. 07:02 Pressure and Clutch Debate 11:38 Regional Weekend Highlights 13:08 ACC Fallout and Little Rock Buzz 14:51 West Virginia Song Moment 16:37 USC Upsets Texas A&M 21:03 Super Regional: Cal Poly vs. WVU 27:38 Little Rock at Troy Preview 35:34 USC Pitching and Table Setters 38:20 UNC vs USC Matchup Keys 43:15 Auburn vs Ole Miss Preview 44:52 Ole Miss Pitching Depth 49:14 Oklahoma Momentum and Stars 52:27 Kansas Power and Bullpen 54:58 Bar Fight Meter 55:58 Kansas bullpen roles 57:44 St John's at Alabama 58:38 Alabama steady formula 01:01:22 St John's grit factor 01:04:40 Oregon headed to Austin 01:04:49 Oregon lineup and arms 01:07:30 Texas regional surge 01:10:39 Mississippi State overview 01:11:51 Georgia power and pitching 01:18:39 Wrap and Omaha plans Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! 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 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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 20min
  7. Squeeze Play Prep + Real Dudes of Regionals [D1 Daily]

    29 May

    Squeeze Play Prep + Real Dudes of Regionals [D1 Daily]

    On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons share how fans can interact during Opening Day of Squeeze Play by tweeting their viewing setups, snacks, best GIFs, and in-game “Hey Now” and “Real Dude” moments, plus alerts for the “oh my gosh we’re gonna win” and “low oxygen” zones. They discuss potential pressure points for hosts like Texas and Mississippi State, debate pitching strategy and “pitching off,”. The Real Dudes segment highlights Golden Spikes contenders Roch Cholowsky, Landon Hairston, and Daniel “Rhino” Jackson, plus Owen Hull’s RBI totals and RISP production. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor 00:47 Squeeze Play Homework 04:53 Low Oxygen Alerts 11:00 Pitching Off Philosophy 13:39 Real Dudes 22:43 Trey Phelps All Cool Team 30:20 Wrap Up and Watch Info For athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/ Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min
  8. 2026 NCAA Regionals Preview

    28 May

    2026 NCAA Regionals Preview

    On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers, Mark Etheridge, and Bradley Smart preview all 16 regionals set to take place this weekend, giving their players to watch and major themes for each team. 02:34 Format and Bracket Plan 04:35 Los Angeles Regional 08:33 Morgantown Regional 11:45 Hattiesburg Regional 16:33 Gainesville Regional 20:20 Chapel Hill Regional 25:21 College Station Regional 29:52 Lincoln Regional 33:59 Auburn Regional 37:22 Atlanta Regional 42:04 Lawrence Regional 48:07 Tallahassee Regional 51:31 Tuscaloosa Regional 55:23 Austin Regional 01:00:26 Eugene Regional 01:04:25 Starkville Regional 01:08:29 Athens Regional 01:17:58 Bracket Challenge and Signoff Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! 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 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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 19min
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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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  • Creator
    Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy | D1Baseball
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    437
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © D1Baseball Holdings, Inc.
  • Show Website
    The D1Baseball Podcast

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