The D1Baseball Podcast

In this episode of B1G, Baseball & Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert review recent Big Ten and Midwest baseball action. They discuss Purdue's strong start against Minnesota and their standout players, Minnesota's resilience despite injuries, and Penn State's impressive offensive depth in their series against Indiana. The guys also cover Kansas' midweek series against Minnesota and Ball State's Rich Maloney reaching 1000 career wins. Join them for insights and updates on B1G, Baseball and Beyond. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Greetings01:09 Purdue vs. Minnesota at US Bank Stadium04:04 Purdue's Strong Start and Key Players09:27 Minnesota's Performance and Challenges15:04 Penn State vs. Indiana in Happy Valley16:10 Penn State's Key Players and Pitching Analysis22:57 Indiana's Team Dynamics and Player Development24:53 Indiana's Emerging Pitching Talents27:19 Indiana's Offensive Strengths34:34 Kansas Jayhawks: A Team To Watch38:41 Celebrating Coach Rich Maloney's Milestone43:46 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts  The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Mike Rooney and special guest Jack DeLongchamps preview Weekend 5 of the college baseball season. They discuss the kickoff of SEC play and as well as several other big series happening across the country.   The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and David Seifert discuss several fast-rising prospects from the early part of the 2025 season. They also do a deep dive on two areas of strength for this college draft class: shortstops and lefthanded pitchers.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message02:08 Discussion on Rising Prospects10:28 Liam Doyle's Fastball and Draft Potential17:56 Brody Donay's Comeback and Adjustments21:28 Sponsor Break and Tecovas Boots22:15 Emerging Draft Class Groups23:04 Houston vs. Lebron: Preseason All-American Debate23:23 Marek Houston's Impressive Leap26:48 Dean Curley and Wehiwa Aloy: Shortstop Analysis28:50 Rising Star: Alex Lodise from Florida State31:27 Top Lefthanded Pitching Prospects37:43 Jared Spencer: A Closer Look41:15 Scouting Tips and SEC Road Trip The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

Second-year Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn joins the show to talk about the Crimson Tide’s strong start and about his electric sophomore shortstop, Justin Lebron. Vaughn also discusses his Nostrodamus abilities, what he's learned about his team heading into SEC play and when he knew that he wanted to retain pitching coach Jason Jackson from the previous staff.Later in the episode, SEC Extra contributor and D1Baseball national writer Joe Healy joins the show to talk about the SEC, which has amassed a ridiculous .851 win percentage with only three teams having more than three losses in non-conference play up to this point. He also breaks down the most surprising teams so far this season and the most intriguing matchup for the opening weekend of SEC play.  The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy take a look back at Weekend 4, along the way discussing how many teams combined from the SEC and ACC will end up in Omaha, whether Virginia or Texas A&M will have the bigger turnaround as the season goes on and much more.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout00:47 Quiz Time: Over/Under SEC and ACC Teams in Omaha22:23 Discussion: Big Ten Baseball and Oregon's Dominance29:10 Memories of Big 12 Conference Tournaments31:33 Pitching Highlights and No-Hitters33:19 Impressive Performances and Player Spotlights39:22 Fun Upsets and Surprising Wins44:53 The Story of Presbyterian College49:36 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Previews The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Mike Rooney and Joe Healy preview Weekend 4 of the 2025 college baseball season. They discuss the opening of ACC and Big Ten play as well as several key nonconference series.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message01:03 Rodeo Talk02:32 Weekend Plans and Command Center Setup06:54 LSU Bullpen Concerns10:23 Tennessee Team Analysis15:21 Big Ten Matchups22:32 Miami Baseball Discussion23:24 Key Matchups: Jacksonville State vs. Ole Miss23:40 St. Bonaventure vs. Tennessee Preview24:17 Wofford at Kentucky: A Spicy Matchup25:18 Xavier vs. Vanderbilt: A Rematch26:31 The Battle of the Aggies: New Mexico State vs. Texas A&M27:36 Vanderbilt's Challenges and Concerns32:33 Louisiana vs. DBU: A Crucial Series33:47 East Carolina vs. Coastal: A Juicy Matchup36:33 Texas Tech vs. Grand Canyon: Do or Die40:03 FAU vs. FIU: A Heartfelt Pick41:07 VMI's Insane Stealing Strategy42:55 Wrapping Up: Weekend Series to Watch The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

In the second episode of B1G, Baseball & Beyond, Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert delve into the recent performances and future outlooks of several Big Ten baseball teams. They highlight Oregon's dominant victories and breakout players, USC's strong pitching staff, and UCLA's consistent performance. Patrick shares his observations from the DeLand Classic in Florida, evaluating Iowa and Notre Dame's squads.The episode also touches on promising non-Big Ten Midwest teams like Kansas and Kansas State. Additionally, the hosts discuss their upcoming in-person coverage plans, with Patrick considering traveling to either Minneapolis or New Orleans and Burke planning to attend Penn State vs. Indiana at State College. 00:00 Introduction00:38 Oregon's Dominance02:13 USC's Strong Start and Key Players03:57 UCLA's Pitching Power05:51 Minnesota vs. Purdue: A Preview12:04 Kansas and Kansas State: Teams to Watch17:07 In-Person Observations from Florida19:29 Iowa's Pitching Evolution26:03 Notre Dame's Pitching Highlights & Frosh Lineup31:44 Upcoming Games and Weather Concerns34:10 Big Ten Play and Coaching Insights36:34 Conclusion and Listener Appreciation The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

Hawaii head coach Rich Hill joins the show and is greeted by the words of his former assistants who are now head coaches. As his coaching tree provides the best lessons he taught them, Hill expounds on coaching process and why each lesson is important. He also discuss the difficulties of recruiting at a location 2,600 miles away, talks about what it'll take to have success in the Big West and how a new conference tournament could shake things up in the league.Later in the episode, D1Baseball national writer Eric Sorensen joins to talk Hawaii, the Warriors' early-season success and how he thinks the Big West will play out this season. Stitch Head also discusses what to make of the strong starts of several former Pac-12 programs.Then, finally, we close out the show with Mr. Perfect. Portland senior lefthander Ryan Rembisz comes on the show to talk about throwing the 21st nine-inning perfect game in Division I history. The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt recap a loaded week three around college baseball. They discuss the debate between LSU and Tennessee for No. 1, recap Kendall's time at the Astros Foundation College Classic, take a closer look at Aaron's trip to Frisco and much more.00:00 Introduction and Hosts01:14 Fishing Stories and Academy Sports04:54 Top 25 Rankings Debate05:19 LSU vs. Tennessee Analysis12:45 Tennessee's Strengths and Performance16:25 Oklahoma State and Mississippi State Discussion21:59 Texas A&M's Weekend Struggles25:08 Auburn's Strong Performance26:32 ACC Baseball Highlights30:15 Big 12 Conference Overview32:58 Kansas State's Impressive Start36:29 Sun Belt Conference Rising41:16 Big West Conference Resurgence44:24 Concluding Thoughts and Sponsor Shoutouts The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Kendall Rogers preview Weekend 3 of the 2025 college baseball season, including the tournaments in Frisco, Las Vegas and Houston.00:00 Welcome to the D1 Baseball Podcast00:15 Fishing Season and Academy Sports Partnership03:20 Keith LeClair Classic: A Sentimental Favorite05:58 Astros Foundation College Classic Preview08:33 Concerns and Expectations for Texas A&M15:51 Peak Event Tournaments: Frisco and Vegas20:41 Texas Tech's Struggles and Potential Breakout21:04 Illinois' Sentimental Season and Strong Team21:32 Washington's Rebuild and Promising Future23:01 Texas' Impressive Pitching and Key Players25:13 College Baseball Series Weekend 3 Highlights25:38 Oregon State's Roller Coaster Season27:11 Dodger Stadium College Baseball Classic Preview30:05 Rivalries and Spicy Matchups32:45 Southern Miss vs. TCU and Other Key Series34:58 Patriot League Affiliation and Weekend Games37:27 Weekend Streaming and Final Thoughts The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

Ahead of the final weekend of the 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field, D1Baseball sat down with the four head coaches to discuss their teams, the start of the season, and their excitement for this weekend's tournament! 00:00 Baylor's Mitch Thompson10:06 Oregon State's Mitch Canham23:30 Auburn's Butch Thompson33:32 Ohio State's Justin HaireLearn more about the 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series: https://globelifefield.com/d1baseball The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

UCF head coach Rich Wallace joins the show to discuss why he's looking for players that want to do something that’s never been done before as well as what he and his coaching staff are doing to try to build the first UCF Omaha team. Later in the episode, D1Baseball national writer Kendall Rogers joins to talk UCF, the Golden Knight's 6-1 start, and what to make of the first two weeks of action in the Big 12, where pretty much the entire conference is off to a strong start except for a couple of the biggest name brands.(Recorded on Monday, February 24th) The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and Kendall Rogers look back at Weekend 2 in college baseball, with a particular focus on the tournaments in Round Rock, Arlington and Jacksonville. The guys review changes in the Top 25, point out several interesting upsets and also discuss the ramifications of Gavin Grahovac's season-ending injury.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout01:20 Weekend Recap: Oklahoma's Performance03:07 Food Banter and Suite Experience 05:08 Rankings and Team Performances 06:29 Kansas State's Impressive Weekend 08:51 Arkansas Offense Debate 16:25 SEC Update: Injuries and Key Players 21:24 Liam Doyle's Impressive Start 22:57 Analyzing Top College Fastballs 23:56 Weekend Observations: Arizona and Florida Teams 28:16 Upsets and Surprises in College Baseball 33:50 Southern Miss and Virginia's Potential 36:01 Upcoming Rivalry Week The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy preview Weekend 2 around college baseball with a particular focus on the tournaments taking place in Round Rock, Arlington and Jacksonville.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout00:40 Weather Woes and Baseball Chatter03:03 Weekend Preview: Tournaments Overview04:59 Spotlight on Amegy Bank College Baseball Series08:06 Michigan's Rising Stars11:54 Karbach Round Rock Classic Highlights17:41 Preview of Virginia's Freshman Pitcher Tomas Valincius18:44 Oklahoma's Rough Draw and the Jax College Baseball Classic20:36 NC State's Lineup and Pitching Challenges23:39 Alabama's Team Characteristics and Portal Strategy26:35 Series to Watch This Weekend33:31 Closing Remarks and Farewell The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

Ahead of the first weekend of the 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field, D1Baseball sat down with the four head coaches to discuss their teams, the preseason/early season, and their excitement for this weekend's tournament! 00:00 TCU's Kirk Saarloos09:06 Kansas State's Pete Hughes19:25 Michigan's Tracy Smith30:08 Arkansas' Dave Van HornLearn more about the 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series: https://globelifefield.com/d1baseball  The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

In this inaugural episode of the B1G, Baseball and Beyond Podcast, hosted by Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert, the duo delve into the Midwest college baseball scene with expert insights and passion. They discuss the Top 25 rankings and seasonal outlook for notable teams such as Michigan, Penn State, Nebraska, and others in the Big Ten Conference. Highlights from the episode include a detailed analysis of players and coaches, standout performances from the opening weekend, and future matchups.The guys emphasize the talent and depth within Midwest baseball programs, hoping to use this platform moving forward to showcase the often-overlooked region. Burke and Patrick also give a preview of upcoming games and share their excitement for the 2025 season.00:00 Welcome to B1G, Baseball, and Beyond01:01 The Vision for Big Baseball and Beyond01:56 Player-Centric Coverage and Midwest Advocacy03:44 Challenges and Opportunities for Big Ten Teams05:49 Michigan and Penn State's Strong Start13:37 Nebraska's Potential and Early Performance16:30 UCLA's Youthful Talent and Strong Start19:49 Insights from Coach Savage20:12 Big Ten Weekend Recap21:19 Midwest Teams to Watch22:06 Xavier's Challenging Schedule24:15 Michigan State's Strong Start33:31 Cincinnati's Impressive Performance38:10 Upcoming Weekend Preview40:11 Closing Remarks and Future Plans The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

Wake Forest head coach Tom Walter joins the show to discuss the new-look Demon Deacons and how they went about reconstructing the roster with a Moneyball approach of filling holes after seeing several players selected in the draft, including three players taken in the top 10 picks. Later in the episode, ACC, Etc. host Daron Vaught joins to talk Wake Forest, transfer classes and all things Atlantic Coast Conference. He also gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at putting together the "Rintaro" narrative podcast series about Stanford and Japanese superstar Rintaro Sasaki. The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers and Bradley Smart take a look back at the Opening Weekend of the 2025 season. Kendall also shares his in-person observations from the Shriners Children's College Showdown at Globe Life Field.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout01:01 Weekend Recap: Arizona's Struggles and Cincinnati's Rise05:07 Duke vs. Cincinnati: A Closer Look09:28 Vanderbilt's Promising Start and Concerns17:07 Surprises and Concerns: Oklahoma State and Clemson22:35 Arizona Baseball Weekend Highlights26:06 Texas Shriners Children's College Showdown Recap33:09 ACC Teams' Performance Overview36:39 Mid-Major Shoutouts and Final Thoughts The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy, Bradley Smart and Jack DeLongchamps go through their bold predictions for the 2025 season. The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.

D1Baseball Midwest regional analyst Patrick Ebert breaks down the new Big Ten and what to expect this year in a conference with four new West Coast teams, six more league games, and a number of teams that could be in the conversation for an at-large bid.Northwestern head coach Ben Greenspan also joins the show to talk about the allure of taking a Northwestern job that may not have seemed desirable from the outside and the steps the Wildcats are taking to try to build the program into a contender in the Big Ten. He also tells the story of how getting quarterback Jack Lausch to join the baseball program started with smooth-talking a tow-truck driver.  The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!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! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel.