On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Aaron Fitt are joined by prospects guru and director of credibility David Seifert to discuss our recent Top 150 College Prospects list. After a big-picture discussion about the 2025 draft class, the boys identify a host of players with riser potential and some personal favorites in the class.

04:08 Comparing Current and Past Draft Classes
04:44 Concerns and Potential of Top Prospects
16:17 Potential Risers Outside the Top 15
20:11 Pitchers to Watch in the Draft
23:13 Tennessee's National Title and Key Players
23:23 Spotlight on Kade Anderson and LSU
24:10 Biggest Overall Risers from Last Year
25:07 Potential First-Rounders and Rising Stars
27:22 Intriguing Lefthanded Pitchers
35:08 JUCO Transfers Making an Impact
44:54 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Content

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Join host Mike Rooney on the D1 Baseball Podcast for an insightful discussion brought to you by PitchLogic. In this special episode, guests Lary Sorenson (pitchLogic) and Andrew Checketts (UC Santa Barbara) delve into PitchLogic, a baseball training and development tool. Discover how the pitchLogic system is transforming pitching and player development from youth leagues to the big leagues. Learn about the real-life applications of PitchLogic, including how it helps quantify performance, refine techniques, and provide immediate feedback. 
 

00:00 Welcome to the D1 Baseball Podcast

00:55 Lary Sorenson's Baseball Journey

05:37 Andrew Checketts' Coaching Timeline

08:53 Evolution of Pitching Development

15:53 What is PitchLogic?

21:04 Discovering the Simplicity of PitchLogic

22:16 Practical Applications in Training and Rehab

23:21 Understanding and Teaching Pitch Metrics

24:33 Evaluating Pitch Effectiveness

26:06 The Role of Data in Pitch Design

26:50 Adapting to Player Strengths and Feedback

33:11 Real-World Examples and Success Stories

42:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by S2 Cognition. S2 Cognition measures game-speed decision-making and provides solutions to improve performance. Quantifying sports cognition as it happens in real-time! More at https://www.s2cognition.com/

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Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by Joe Healy and former Rice assistant coaches David Pierce and Pat Hallmark to discuss the Owls' legendary run under head coach Wayne Graham. They also talk about some of Rice's iconic players who excelled in college and the big leagues.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time!

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Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by former Nebraska teammates Justin Seely, Will Bolt and RD Spiehs to discuss the Huskers' successful run in the early 2000s, including three trips to Omaha. They also talk about former head coach Dave Van Horn's impact on the program in just five seasons.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time!

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Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by former Air Force assistant coaches CJ Gillman and Ryan Forrest to discuss the players and experiences that have made the program so impactful. They also talk about the Falcons' magical 2022 season.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time!

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In this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, the team dives deep into the D1Baseball Top 100 Program Rankings (presented by KinaTrax). They explore programs from USD, Fairfield, and Tennessee to UConn, LSU, and more. The podcast also tackles the dominance of SEC and ACC schools, the rise of Big Ten teams, and the challenges faced by programs like Fresno State and Rice. 

00:00 Welcome to the D1 Baseball Podcast 
04:45 Top 100 Programs Discussion Begins 
05:24 Favorite Write-Ups and Program Highlights 
07:13 Deep Dive into Program Rankings 
11:25 Tennessee's Rise to the Top 
16:29 Top 10 Programs Analysis 
31:12 UCLA's National Title and Big Ten Future 
31:30 Creighton's Baseball Program Analysis 
33:42 Fresno State's Baseball Legacy 
36:40 Rice Owls' Decline and Future Prospects 
38:52 Top Coaches in College Baseball History 
46:05 Illinois' Big Ten Baseball Success 
49:28 Kentucky's Rise in College Baseball 
52:54 Stock Picks: Programs on the Rise 
58:18 Sunday Night Conversations and Final Thoughts

The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by S2 Cognition. S2 Cognition measures game-speed decision-making and provides solutions to improve performance. Quantifying sports cognition as it happens in real-time! More at https://www.s2cognition.com/

The 2024 D1Baseball Program Rankings are powered by KinaTrax. Already a standard across most of Major League Baseball, KnaTrax in stadium systems allow teams to gain an edge by collecting and using in-game biomechanical data to enhance in-game performance, prevent injuries, monitor fatigue, and enhance player reports for scouts. KinaTrax in stadium systems consist of multiple synchronized cameras capturing high-speed videos zoomed in on the pitcher and the hitter. Biomechanical and data processing services are included so that the user can focus entirely on using the data. Learn more at https://www.KinaTrax.com.

Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by Clemson program development coach Jack Leggett to discuss his successful head-coaching career and how ACC baseball has evolved over time. They also talk about the legendary head coaches that Leggett has coached against and alongside.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time!

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!

Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by Auburn associate head coach Gabe Gross, Ole Miss assistant coach/recruiting coordinator Carl Lafferty and Texas associate head coach Nolan Cain to discuss playing and coaching in the the now-extinct SEC West, one of the greatest divisions in college baseball history. They also talk about the success of SEC West teams during the past few seasons.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time!

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!

Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by Evansville head coach Wes Carroll to discuss the history of the program and how it all led to their storybook run in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. They also talk about the impact of the team's success on the program, the city, and college baseball as a whole.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals (https://www.nettingpros.com). Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time!

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Welcome back to Sunday Night Conversations with D1Baseball’s Mike Rooney! On this episode, Roons is joined by former Tennessee star and current ESPN college baseball analyst Chris Burke and GoVols247 writer Ben McKee to discuss the Vols' rich history, beginning in the early 1990s. They also talk about Tony Vitello's impact on the Tennessee program and how he's built one of the best teams in the country.

Sunday Night Conversations is presented by Netting Professionals.

Netting Professionals helps programs of all sizes improve one facility at a time! Learn more: https://www.nettingpros.com

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!