The D1Baseball Podcast

Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 is shaping up halfway through the 2025 college baseball season.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:16 Midseason Field Selection Process

04:55 Top Seeds and Contenders

05:41 Host Site Discussions

09:27 Conference Breakdown and Analysis

14:13 Big 12 and Other Major Conferences

19:42 Mid-Major Conferences and Bubble Teams

51:00 Clemson and WKU's Tough Schedule

53:01 Mid-Major Teams and Selection Committee Challenges

55:14 Horizon League and Independent Conference Highlights

56:07 Ivy League and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

58:27 MAC Showdown and Missouri Valley Conference

01:00:09 Mountain West and Northeast Conference

01:01:26 Ohio Valley Conference and Patriot League

01:07:34 SEC Teams' Path to the Tournament

01:31:57 Final Thoughts and Sponsor Acknowledgements

01:33:57 Big 12 and ACC Teams to Watch

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Arizona State head coach Willie Bloomquist, who's team is 19-9 with a 7-2 start in Big 12, joins the show to talk about his new conference as well as his efforts to rebuild the Sun Devils program into the national championship contender they were regularly during his playing days. He also discusses the stacked midweek schedule he put together this season and why he 'doesn’t recruit turds.'

Later in the episode, D1Baseball national writer Kendall Rogers joins the show to talk about the Sun Devils and the rest of the Big 12 as we reach the midway point in the season in a fascinating conference that has been all sorts of topsy turvy from the preseason predictions. We discuss early frontrunners for conference pitcher and player of the year and who is for real versus who is maybe skating by.

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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.

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy, Aaron Fitt and Kendall Rogers take stock of things at the midpoint of the regular season. They talk about the top national title contenders, teams in the middle of the rankings they're buying, teams outside the rankings they are bullish on and what it will take for the slumping SEC teams to get it going.

02:13 National Title Contenders Game

10:11 Middle of the Rankings Discussion

18:59 Teams Recently Dumped from Rankings

21:54 Virginia's Comeback Story

24:33 Arizona's Potential

25:28 Wake Forest and UC Santa Barbara Analysis

27:45 Duke's Rising Performance

30:14 SEC Teams Struggling

40:27 Podcast Conclusion and Teasers

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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.

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Patrick Ebert and Joe Healy preview Weekend 7 around college baseball. They discuss this being a standout year in the Big Ten, the series to watch this weekend in the SEC and ACC, and they take a deep dive into what's shaping up as a fun season in Conference USA.

00:24 Week 7 Preview and Picks Game

04:07 Big Ten Baseball Series Highlights

13:41 SEC Series Highlights and Predictions

28:25 ACC Highlights

28:56 Georgia Tech's Season and Danny Hall's Legacy

38:25 Conference USA and Non-Power Four Teams

41:56 Liberty Flames and CUSA Contenders

51:28 Closing Remarks and Week 7 Preview

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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.

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Episode Summary

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, Patrick Ebert and Burke Granger examine the performance of Big Ten baseball teams, West Virginia, and some of the top prospects in the Midwest.

Episode Notes

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, Patrick Ebert and Burke Granger dive deep into the performance of Big Ten baseball teams, West Virginia, and some of the top prospects in the Midwest. They discuss standout performances, including UCLA's recent top 25 debut and Oregon's challenging month ahead. Burke shares his observations from Morgantown, West Virginia, highlighting key players from Arizona and West Virginia. Patrick provides insights from his trip to Evanston, Illinois, focusing on Northwestern's stellar infield defense and Illinois' powerful lineup. They also touch on Nebraska's struggles and potential for a turnaround. Stay tuned for upcoming coverage plans, with Burke heading to Ohio State vs. Oregon and Patrick traveling to see UCLA in West Lafayette.

00:00 Introduction

04:58 Personal Baseball Backgrounds

13:02 Big Ten Teams Performances

22:39 Weekend Series Highlights

24:42 Mental Fortitude and Statistical Standouts

25:16 Brendan Summerhill: A First Round Prospect

26:22 Mason White: Draft Potential and Performance

27:44 Chase Meyer: A Rising Star

31:44 Northwestern vs. Illinois: A Weekend Recap

33:54 Northwestern's Infield Defense and Key Players

39:35 Illinois: Strengths and Struggles

47:19 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts

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.

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Georgia Tech head coach Danny Hall, who has his team off to a 20-4 start in his 32nd season with the Yellow Jackets, joins the show to talk about Georgia Tech's unique usage of Mason Patel. He also discusses Drew Burress' most impressive feats, how transfers like Kyle Lodise have helped changed the dynamic of their lineup this season and how he's seen college baseball change during his tenure in Atlanta.

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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.

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Episode Summary

Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy recap Weekend 6 around college baseball.

Episode Notes

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy recap Weekend 6 around college baseball. They discuss Georgia's sweep of Florida, Clemson's gritty series win against Wake Forest, the Big 12 being as intriguing as any league and much more.

02:02 Georgia's Impressive Performance

10:13 Florida vs. Texas A&M: Who Will Bounce Back?

12:55 Texas and LSU: Weekend Recap

23:48 Tecovas Boots Ad Break

24:23 ACC Spotlight: Clemson and Wake Forest

32:02 Duke and Cal Series Upsets

36:10 UC Irvine's Offensive Prowess

37:26 Troy's Impressive Series Win

41:02 UTSA's Old School Offensive Approach

44:22 Kansas vs. Arizona State: A Hard-Fought Series

48:05 Big 12 and Big Ten Baseball Insights

50:52 Wrapping Up and Additional Resources

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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.

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Joe Healy and Eric Sorenson preview Weekend 6 around college baseball by going from west to east highlighting the best series of the weekend.

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
03:03 West Coast Series Preview
07:51 Grand Canyon vs. Abilene Christian
12:55 SEC Series Preview
20:31 ACC Series Preview
27:50 Big 12 Series Preview
34:15 Big 10 Highlights: Michigan-Purdue and More
44:41 Potluck Section: Coastal vs. Troy and More
49:07 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Weekend Preview

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.

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Daron Vaught sits down for an exclusive interview with Stanford's Japanese freshman phenom Rintaro Sasaki.

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.

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On this episode of B1G, Baseball & Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert review recent Big Ten and Midwest baseball action. They discuss Oregon’s strong season, UCLA's surprising absence from the rankings and Indiana’s recent success against Ohio State. Granger then provides in-depth insights from his recent trip to Ann Arbor to watch USC and Michigan before the episode concludes with a preview of upcoming games.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:22 St. Patrick's Day and Famous Patricks
03:58 Big Ten Standings Overview
04:51 UCLA and Nebraska Series Recap
06:56 Indiana and Iowa Highlights
08:55 Penn State and Weather Impact
09:17 Kansas Jayhawks Feature
09:44 USC vs. Michigan Series Recap
16:53 Mitch Voit's Performance
22:10 USC's Key Players
24:26 Big Ten Tournament Outlook
27:29 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts

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.

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