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. 3h ago

    Lessons Learned From Our Conversation with Lance Berkman [D1 Daily]

    Roons and Burkie recap their podcast conversation with Lance Berkman, calling it a standout episode and describing him as an authentic, hilarious, and uniquely wired competitor. They discuss Berkman’s anxiety and pressure to perform, how elite performers often create personas or mental routines to manage competition, and how leadership can help players get out of their own way. The hosts also touch on Berkman’s unconventional habits (like riding the stadium bus), his openness about the mental side, and favorite funny stories from the interview, including the “Major League clubhouse” bit and fake-injury tales. They briefly update the struggling Carrots’ season and reflect on a big college football weekend. The episode closes with an argument for Berkman’s Hall of Fame résumé, and the takeaway that feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean being defeated. 00:00 Welcome and Thank You, AstroTurf! 00:39 Berkman Pod Reactions 01:44 Personas and Anxiety 03:50 Pressure and Duty 07:28 Leadership and Mindset 09:17 Berkman Quirks 13:19 Analytics and Homers 16:08 Funniest Stories 18:14 Carrots Update 19:59 Football Weekend Talk 21:26 Berkman and the Hall of Fame 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/ Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like:  • T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU   • Retro-style jackets for every part of the season   • Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone   • And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s.   You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.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.

    Lessons Learned From Our Conversation with Lance Berkman [D1 Daily]

  2. 1d ago

    Good to Great: Texas Tech's Rise to the Pinnacle of College Baseball [Sunday Night Conversations]

    In the span of six years, Texas Tech found themselves in Omaha four times from 2014-2019. On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney is joined by Davis Martin, Mike Gustafson and Jamie Lent to discuss the Red Raiders' rise to the top of college baseball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Good to Great: Texas Tech's Rise to the Pinnacle of College Baseball [Sunday Night Conversations]

  3. 4d ago

    Lance Berkman – Part 2: Big Puma Origins & Astros Clubhouse Chaos [D1 Daily]

    Burkie and Roons welcome back guest Lance Berkman for part two, highlighting his college and MLB accomplishments while noting he did not advance past the first Hall of Fame ballot. Berkman explains how he created the “Big Puma” nickname and how Keith Olbermann coined “Fat Elvis,” then jokes about a “sixth tool”: convincingly faking injuries. He shares stories including grabbing his knee after forgetting the out count, a Cubs game where an umpire’s comment led him to play up a pitch that missed his head, and faking a hamstring issue while trying to relay signs. The group also recounts bare-bones Astros routines (no team stretch, hitters meetings, TVs, or breakfast) and a baserunning blunder that prompted Berkman to improve his situational awareness, ending with Berkman thanking Chris Burke for mental support. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor 00:44 Berkman Stats Breakdown 04:14 Hall of Fame Snub? 04:47 Big Puma Origin 07:33 The "Sixth Tool" - Faking Injuries 10:06 Baltimore Outs Mixup 13:54 Bigbie Ball Story 18:29 Leave Room for Miracle 20:12 Cubs Beanball Setup 25:12 Astros Bare Bones Culture 31:56 First Sign Stealing Attempt 33:23 Fake Hamstring Timeout 35:13 Worst Baserunner Story 39:14 Parting Thanks 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/ Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like:  • T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU   • Retro-style jackets for every part of the season   • Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone   • And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s.   You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.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.

    Lance Berkman – Part 2: Big Puma Origins & Astros Clubhouse Chaos [D1 Daily]

  4. 6d ago

    Lance Berkman – Part 1: Hitting Under Pressure, Two-Strike Approach [D1 Daily]

    This week on the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons welcome Lance Berkman onto the show. In part one, the group jumps into a conversation about Berkman’s anxiety in big moments despite elite production. Berkman and Burkie discuss the fear and “terror” of high-pressure at-bats, with Burkie citing Berkman’s Hall of Fame-level OPS and postseason success to underscore the value of his honesty. Berkman explains his “drag the pitcher into the pit” two-strike mindset and details a key 2004 ninth-inning at-bat vs. John Smoltz, outlining his “three Bs” approach: breathe, see the ball, and aim up the middle. They debate modern launch-angle instruction versus efficient swings, argue pitching velocity and specialization have increased, and describe how Berkman’s “pit” clip inspired a Brewers battle cry adopted by players through Jason Lane. 00:00 Intro and Recording Mishap 01:08 Pressure and Clutch Anxiety 02:45 Berkman Clutch Stats 05:18 Clubhouse Mindsets and Egos 07:12 Brewers Battle Cry Origin 10:49 Smoltz At-Bat Breakdown 13:04 Three Bs: Two Strike Plan 16:07 Launch Angle Debate 24:58 Pitching Evolution Today 31:27 Wrap Up and Part Two Tease 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/ Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like:  • T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU   • Retro-style jackets for every part of the season   • Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone   • And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s.   You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Lance Berkman – Part 1: Hitting Under Pressure, Two-Strike Approach [D1 Daily]

  5. Nov 2

    History Made: UCSB’s 2016 Omaha Run [Sunday Night Conversations]

    Ten years ago, UC Santa Barbara claimed a spot in the Omaha Eight for the first time in program history. Headlined by a walk-off grand slam to punch their ticket, the 2016 Gauchos were a team for the ages. On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney is joined by Andrew Checketts, Shane Bieber, and J.J. Muno to take a look back at the 2016 squad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    History Made: UCSB’s 2016 Omaha Run [Sunday Night Conversations]

  6. Oct 29

    More NIL = More Scrutiny. And Thoughts On College Roster Construction. [D1 Daily]

    Burkie and Roons open by discussing how baseball prospects generally face less hype and “bust” labeling than football stars like Arch Manning, while noting that high draft picks who choose college can still carry heavy expectations. They debate whether athletes would prefer today’s world of constant online scrutiny with the chance to make millions versus an earlier era with less public pressure but only scholarship benefits, emphasizing discipline and the idea that “the internet is not real life.” Shifting to baseball, they use the World Series/playoff lens to examine roster construction, prioritizing unflappable makeup, athleticism, defense, running, and pitching depth as traits that “slump the least.” They argue NIL/portal dynamics, smaller roster limits, and evaluation uncertainty are increasing parity and making it harder to stockpile elite sluggers, citing recent LSU/Tennessee title teams and examples like Cal’s Jack Kennedy. 00:00 Welcome Back! 01:21 Thank You AstroTurf 01:56 "Hype" Pressure in Baseball 05:33 NIL Money vs Scrutiny 09:57 World Series Lessons for College Rosters 12:01 Build Around Defense and Pitching 15:02 Slugging, NIL, and Growing Parity 20:05 Smaller Rosters and Tougher Evaluations 23:22 Final Takeaways 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/ Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like:  • T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU   • Retro-style jackets for every part of the season   • Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone   • And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s.   You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    More NIL = More Scrutiny. And Thoughts On College Roster Construction. [D1 Daily]

  7. Oct 27

    Burkie & Roons' Thoughts On The 2026 D1Baseball Top 100 Programs [D1 Daily]

    Burkie and Roons discuss D1Baseball’s release of its biennial Top 100 Programs list. Roons describes the staff-wide process and internal debates, noting especially tricky evaluations outside the top tier. The conversation highlights Texas at No. 2 as a projection based on sustained Omaha appearances and perceived title trajectory, and Oklahoma at No. 7 as a unique case balancing two recent finals appearances with more uneven seasons and a different roster-building model. They identify major movers including Vanderbilt dropping from No. 4 to No. 17 due to recent postseason exits, debate Georgia’s placement at No. 14, and cite heated discussion around the 40s range (including Troy, Louisiana, Arizona State, Kansas, South Carolina, and Texas Tech), with notable drops for Texas Tech and Stanford. They close by reflecting on volatility and parity in modern college athletics, shifting player-acquisition dynamics, and the value of respectful feedback from coaches and fans. Top 100 Programs: https://d1baseball.com/stories/2026-top-100-college-baseball-programs-by-the-numbers/ 00:00 Welcome and Thank You, AstroTurf! 01:00 Listener Feedback 01:49 The D1Baseball Top 100 Programs: Intro 03:13 Top 100 Ranking Criteria Explained 06:27 Inside the Rankings "Debate Room" 08:02 Texas and Oklahoma Top 100 Spots 13:03 Biggest Droppers: Vanderbilt 14:53 Georgia and Other Risers 16:48 The Tricky "20s Tier" of the Top 100 18:42 Teams In The 40s: Comparisons 21:28 Volatility and Parity In Today's Game 24:56 Wrap Up and Final Jokes 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/ Homefield is the industry leader in game day gear by and for true fans. Our friends at Homefield design and research EVERYTHING, from the fit and fabrics to the vintage logos, to make standout gear that defines Your Game Day. Shop the very best of Homefield, like:  • T-Shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring unique designs for your school–they’ve got over 180 partner schools, which means there’s something for YOU   • Retro-style jackets for every part of the season   • Premium hats, with retro designs AND a fit for everyone   • And, just launched: The Homefield Stadium Polo, inspired by the bold, vibrant game day polos of the 90s.   You can shop the very best in game day apparel for your team NOW with Homefield. Take 15% off your first purchase with code D15 at checkout at www.homefieldapparel.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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Burkie & Roons' Thoughts On The 2026 D1Baseball Top 100 Programs [D1 Daily]

  8. Oct 26

    Tar Heel Trailblazers: The Team That Started It All [Sunday Night Conversations]

    Highlighted by seven College World Series appearances, including four-straight trips to Omaha from 2006-2009, Mike Fox built a consistent contender in Chapel Hill over his 22-year stretch. On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney is joined by Fox, Robert Woodard and Chad Flack to take a look back at what led up to the initial Omaha run in 2006. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Tar Heel Trailblazers: The Team That Started It All [Sunday Night Conversations]
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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
    481
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © D1Baseball Holdings, Inc.
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    The D1Baseball Podcast

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