The D1Baseball Podcast

9h ago

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 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. 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 .

1d ago

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/ 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. 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 .

3d ago

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 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. 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 .

Dec 11

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 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. 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 .

Dec 9

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons put a college baseball spin on the angst around the College Football Playoff Selection Show. They discussed the impossibilities born of trying to compare teams from completely different leagues and locations. They also talked about what the future might hold for this wacky world of college athletics. 00:00 Welcome to the D One Daily Podcast 01:34 College Football Playoff Controversy 02:38 Personal Experiences with Tournament Exclusions 05:27 The Era of Unintended Consequences in College Sports 08:36 The Future of College Football Playoffs 13:41 The Role of Data and Committees in Sports Rankings 17:38 Evaluating College Baseball Rankings 18:09 The Importance of Conference Games 19:25 Non-Conference Games and Their Impact 22:09 Selection Criteria and Controversies 24:57 Comparing College Sports Tournaments 28:14 Future of College Sports and Playoffs 30:18 Concluding 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. 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 .

Dec 4

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons talk about preparing college hitters for opposing pitchers. Some of the key concepts were velocity ranges and whether the pitcher's out-pitches create swing-and-miss within the strike zone. They discussed the validity of being "above or below hitting speed". And they also debated the value of pitches used solely to steal a strike. Roons may or may not have compared a 5-pitch college lefthander to the Loch Ness Monster. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:30 Pitching Strategies and Pet Peeves 03:24 Analyzing Pitch Distribution 04:52 Insights from Pro Pitchers 07:04 The Importance of Command and Velocity 12:27 Stealing Strikes: A Tactical Discussion 15:17 The Role of College Umpires and Hitters 17:26 Training and Development in College Baseball 19:56 Final Thoughts 27:18 Conclusion and Sign-Off 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. 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 .

Dec 2

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss what makes great coaches great. The topics ranged from identifying the glue guys that win championships to adjusting recruiting strategies as times change to creating system buy-in with your players. Some of the coaches discussed were ECU's Cliff Godwin , Oregon State's Pat Casey , UConn's Jim Penders , and many more. 00:00 Introduction and Today's Topics 00:43 What Makes a Great Coach? 03:20 Recruiting and Developing Players 04:26 Coaching Styles and Systems 04:57 In-Game Coaching and Adaptability 06:46 Hiring and Evaluating Coaches 13:28 Vision and Adaptability in Coaching 28:59 Conclusion 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. 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 .

Nov 27

On this episode of the D1Daily podcast, Burkie and Roons give thanks for many great experiences broadcasting college baseball. They reflect on the unselfishness and incredible talent of so many people who make things happen behind the scenes. And they give thanks to the 2022 Stillwater Regional. We'll always have Stillwater. 00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Day Greetings 00:11 Active Turkey Day Tips 00:47 Gratitude for ESPN Colleagues 02:22 Broadcasting Journey 07:41 Squeeze Play 10:50 More Memorable College Baseball Moments 17:05 The Magic of Omaha 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. 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 .