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  • Top Players Heading Into The 2026 Season [D1 Daily]
    Jan 8 2026

    On this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast, Burkie and Roons dive into the top players in college baseball for the upcoming 2026 season. The discussion highlights UCLA's Roch Cholowsky and Georgia Tech's Drew Burress and evaluates other contenders for the Golden Spikes Award. They also delve into emerging talents like Tyler Bell from Kentucky and Justin LeBron from Alabama, as well as more of the 2026 Draft Class.


    00:00 Introduction

    00:08 Top Players to Watch in College Baseball

    01:20 Challengers for the Golden Spikes Award

    07:13 Pitchers to Keep an Eye On

    08:41 Big 12 and ACC Standouts

    17:08 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts



    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 ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere, and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.


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    19 min
  • Who's In The Running For Preseason No. 1? [D1 Daily]
    Jan 6 2026

    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 weaknesses. Finally, Burkie emphasizes that these predictions are 'fake', while Roons highlights how they are meant to generate conversation and excitement for the upcoming season.


    00:00 Welcome to the D1 Daily

    00:04 The "Fake Season" Explained

    03:10 Preseason Awards and Rankings

    08:05 Top Teams in the Preseason Rankings

    11:17 In-Depth Analysis of Top Teams

    19:21 The Next Wave of Teams

    28:31 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts



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    31 min
  • Making Sense Of The Chaos in College Sports: Eligibility, Transfers, & the NCAA's Dilemma [D1 Daily]
    Jan 1 2026

    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.


    00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic

    00:23 James Nnaji and the Baylor Controversy

    01:41 Eligibility Rules for College Baseball

    02:20 The State of College Sports

    03:51 The Role of Legislators and NCAA

    11:48 Academic Eligibility and "Trades"

    19:54 Final Thoughts and Conclusion



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    22 min
  • Our 6 Biggest Takeaways (3 Each) From The Year In College Baseball [D1 Daily]
    Dec 30 2025

    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 College Baseball

    07:11 Arkansas and Gage Wood's Iconic Performance

    12:51 LSU's Return to Dominance

    14:18 Jay Johnson's Coaching Mastery

    18:15 Top Performances of 2025

    20:44 Remarkable Players and Their Stories

    26:36 The Impact of Transfers in College Baseball

    30:54 The "Fake" Preseason


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    32 min
  • Fall Report Quizzes - Arkansas, Wake Forest, Vandy, Oklahoma State, and MORE
    Dec 19 2025

    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, and Wake Forest, among others. The discussion offers insights into each team's strengths, challenges, and key players for the upcoming season. Special attention is given to standout players, potential breakout stars, and the impact of new coaching strategies.


    00:00 Welcome Back!

    00:58 Joe's Shrimp Story

    03:08 Guess the Team: Fall Reports Quiz

    09:34 Oklahoma State

    14:04 Louisville Cardinals

    19:57 Ole Miss

    25:28 Kentucky

    33:31 Arkansas

    39:10 Wake Forest

    45:19 Vanderbilt

    52:19 Georgia

    58:23 UTSA

    01:05:11 Oklahoma

    01:12:00 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Fall Reports


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    1 h et 14 min
  • Exploring Player Development Technology In College Baseball [D1 Daily]
    Dec 18 2025

    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

    00:59 Bradley Smart's Article on ACC Player Development Technology

    02:46 Discussion on Sports and Technology

    06:28 The Role of Data in Player Development

    08:59 Erik Bakich and Player Assessments

    11:08 Recruiting and Technology in College Baseball

    15:23 Communicating Data Effectively

    16:27 Coaching Insights: Understanding Player Needs

    17:41 The Role of Technology in Coaching

    18:12 Case Studies: Effective Coaching Strategies

    19:19 The Importance of Data Interpretation

    21:27 Balancing Data and Intuition in Coaching

    24:44 The Future of Coaching with Technology

    26:19 Personal Reflections on Data-Driven Coaching

    30:49 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell


    Article: https://d1baseball.com/d1extra/acc-extra/how-and-why-acc-programs-are-investing-in-new-player-development-technology/


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    32 min
  • Should the Golden Spikes Follow the Heisman's Lead? [D1 Daily]
    Dec 16 2025

    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 Trophy Discussion

    03:57 Golden Spikes Award

    06:01 Post-COVID GSA Winners

    06:23 Kevin Kopps' Remarkable Journey

    09:54 Ivan Melendez and the Return of Home Runs

    15:46 Dylan Cruz and Paul Skenes Debate

    18:26 Recent Golden Spikes Winners

    27:06 Final Thoughts and Farewell


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    28 min
  • Which MLB Rules Should Come to College Baseball? [D1 Daily]
    Dec 11 2025

    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 Base Rule Concerns

    05:05 Discussion on the Shift Rule

    05:47 Proposed Rule Changes for College Baseball

    07:08 Pace of Play and Game Speed

    15:16 Review Processes

    18:35 Pitching Rules and Challenges

    22:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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    23 min
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