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September 29, 2025
Wichita State, The 1989 National Champs [Sunday Night Conversations]
The D1Baseball PodcastAbout this episode
Wichita State’s 1989 national title became a blueprint for cold-weather programs in college baseball. On this weekend’s episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney sits down with Brent Kemnitz and Shane Dennis to discuss how the Shockers made it happen 36 years ago. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships 00:55 Introducing the Guests and Topic 01:06 Wichita State Baseball's Legacy 04:52 Coach Brent Kemnitz's Journey 08:39 Shane Dennis' Origin Story 12:06 The Golden Era of Wichita State Baseball 19:12 Recruitment Strategies and Local Talent 23:25 Memorable Moments and Key Wins 33:03 Joe Carter's Early Days at Wichita State 35:29 Defining the Era of Shocker Baseball 36:58 Memorable Matches and Key Players 38:12 Signatures of Wichita State Baseball 42:01 Darren Dreifort: The Unassuming Superstar 49:25 The Evolution of Eck Stadium 59:49 The Legacy of Wichita State Baseball Sunday Night Conversations are presented by Netting Pros & Stadionic. Netting Professionals is the Official Netting Partner of D1Baseball. Netting Pros' netting and wall padding products are featured in the top collegiate facilities throughout the country: Florida, North Carolina, Binghamton, Texas, and many more. From design to fabrication to installation, Netting Pros is "Improving Programs One Facility at a Time." Learn more at https://nettingpros.com/ And proudly presented by Netting Professionals is STADIONIC. STADIONIC is proud to partner with D1Baseball. For all your major projects and facility needs, with projects featured by top-tier collegiate programs, high schools, parks & recreation, and tournament complexes, STADIONIC helps elevate your facility with the best products and accessories in the industry. STADIONIC is making sports facilities iconic. Learn more at https://stadionic.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .