About this episode
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 Message 02:08 Discussion on Rising Prospects 10:28 Liam Doyle's Fastball and Draft Potential 17:56 Brody Donay's Comeback and Adjustments 21:28 Sponsor Break and Tecovas Boots 22:15 Emerging Draft Class Groups 23:04 Houston vs. Lebron: Preseason All-American Debate 23:23 Marek Houston's Impressive Leap 26:48 Dean Curley and Wehiwa Aloy: Shortstop Analysis 28:50 Rising Star: Alex Lodise from Florida State 31:27 Top Lefthanded Pitching Prospects 37:43 Jared Spencer: A Closer Look 41:15 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 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .