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On this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast, Burkie and Roons dive into the top players in college baseball for the upcoming 2026 season. The discussion highlights UCLA's Roch Cholowsky and Georgia Tech's Drew Burress and evaluates other contenders for the Golden Spikes Award. They also delve into emerging talents like Tyler Bell from Kentucky and Justin LeBron from Alabama, as well as more of the 2026 Draft Class.

00:00 Introduction

00:08 Top Players to Watch in College Baseball

01:20 Challengers for the Golden Spikes Award

07:13 Pitchers to Keep an Eye On

08:41 Big 12 and ACC Standouts

17:08 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast, Burkie and Roons dive into their 2026 college baseball preseason (or "fake season") predictions. They discuss their contrasting views on the importance of preseason awards and rankings. They talk through teams in contention for the preseason No. 1 spot, including UCLA, LSU, Texas, TCU, Auburn, and Tennessee, evaluating their strengths and potential weaknesses. Finally, Burkie emphasizes that these predictions are 'fake', while Roons highlights how they are meant to generate conversation and excitement for the upcoming season.

00:00 Welcome to the D1 Daily

00:04 The "Fake Season" Explained

03:10 Preseason Awards and Rankings

08:05 Top Teams in the Preseason Rankings

11:17 In-Depth Analysis of Top Teams

19:21 The Next Wave of Teams

28:31 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of the D1Daily podcast, Burkie and Roons wrestle with the current state of chaos in college sports. They discuss baseball parallels for Baylor basketball player James Nnaji. Nnaji, who was recently granted NCAA eligibility, has been playing professional basketball since being selected 31st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. They also speculate on the NCAA's strategy in this scenario.

00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic

00:23 James Nnaji and the Baylor Controversy

01:41 Eligibility Rules for College Baseball

02:20 The State of College Sports

03:51 The Role of Legislators and NCAA

11:48 Academic Eligibility and "Trades"

19:54 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons pick three of their biggest takeaways from the year in college baseball. Highlights included an incredibly unique College World Series, Tony Vitello's departure to MLB, and a second wave of the LSU Baseball dynasty.

00:00 Introduction

00:18 Memorable Moments from 2025 College Baseball

01:24 Murray State's Historic Run

03:17 Unpredictability in College Baseball

07:11 Arkansas and Gage Wood's Iconic Performance

12:51 LSU's Return to Dominance

14:18 Jay Johnson's Coaching Mastery

18:15 Top Performances of 2025

20:44 Remarkable Players and Their Stories

26:36 The Impact of Transfers in College Baseball

30:54 The "Fake" Preseason

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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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

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