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The D1Baseball Podcast

Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Joe Healy | D1Baseball

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The D1Baseball Podcast is your home for college baseball news, analysis, rankings, and breaking stories — all from the trusted experts at D1Baseball. Hosted by Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy, the show delivers year-round coverage of the NCAA baseball landscape. Each week, we break down the biggest storylines across the SEC, ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and Mid-Major baseball, including Top 25 movement, transfer portal updates, Regional & CWS projections, coaching news, playe ...
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Highway To Hoover

Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge | D1Baseball

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Highway to Hoover is the premier SEC baseball podcast from D1Baseball — breaking down the storylines, standings, matchups, and personalities that define the nation’s most competitive conference. Hosted by Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge, the show brings you weekly SEC recaps, weekend previews, power rankings, and deep-dive conversations with coaches, players, and insiders across the league. Each episode of Highway To Hoover covers the biggest developments around LSU, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabam ...
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge and Aaron Fitt draft all-star teams of incoming SEC transfers. Aaron is looking to repeat as champion, while Joe and Mark look to reverse their fortunes from a year ago. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:36 Recap of Last Year's SEC Transfer Draft 03:05 Draft Order and Ground Rules 04:1…
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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss the imperfections of preseason rankings and things that surprised them over the last three seasons. These reflections included Tennessee's historic 2024 team being ranked No. 9 in the preseason and why that was totally justifiable. They also picked out a couple of teams that might be underva…
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On this episode of the D1Daily, Burkie and Roons have some fun with some of the new job titles in modern baseball. The guys review some of the odd jobs Roons had coming up in the coaching ranks, and also detail the most important position of all: Home Run Celebration Coordinator. 00:00 Welcome to the D1 Daily Podcast 00:44 The Rise of the Pitching …
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Joe's trip to see South Carolina, Auburn and Florida and Mark's look at LSU. 00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover 00:12 Fall Travels Recap 02:57 South Carolina Baseball Insights 14:26 Auburn Baseball Analysis 24:47 Griffin Graves' Standout Performance 26:50 Florida's Talent an…
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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss several ideas that could capitalize on the momentum that college baseball is currently seeing. These concepts include a Field of 68, moving the start of the season back by two weeks, increasing the number of fall games, and the '32 Hosts' model. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podca…
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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons reflect on the incredible fan base at Mississippi State and their fall game that drew over 10,000 fans. The guys also put together a college baseball bucket list for sports fans wanting to see the best venues and atmospheres in our sport. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presente…
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Mike Rooney sits down with Drew Dickinson and Spencer Allen to look back at one of the great seasons in Big Ten history. 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 have been featured in Major League Baseball…
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Mark's recent trip to see Florida and Georgia, and they preview their trips to see South Carolina, Auburn and LSU this weekend. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 03:20 In-Depth Look at Florida Gators 04:16 Spotlight on Tom Slater 06:24 Florida Gators: Key Players and Performanc…
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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons reflect on an all-time great World Series played by the Dodgers and Blue Jays. They discuss the importance of baserunning, the critical role of role players, and the inevitable scarcity of quality arms in the playoffs. The guys also highlight Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s incredible performance. 00:00 Int…
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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss a recent interview with Toronto Blue Jays' hitting coach David Popkins in which he talks about having an offense built for multiple scenarios. Having different clubs in your bag to use the golf analogy. They finished the conversation by talking through some of the most diverse offenses in co…
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On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney is joined by Connor Wanhanen and Brian Howard to discuss TCU's four straight trips to Omaha from 2014-17. 00:00 Welcome to Sunday Night Conversations 00:59 Introducing the Guests: Connor Wanhanen and Brian Howard 03:04 Howard's Journey to TCU 05:04 Wanhanen's Journey to TCU 07:16 TCU Baseba…
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Josh Elander's hiring at Tennessee, Mark's in-person looks at Alabama and Mississippi State, and more. 00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover 00:35 Fall Weather and SEC Updates 02:26 Tennessee's New Head Coach: Josh Elander 13:43 Oklahoma's Fall Doubleheader Dominance 16:30 Aubu…
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In this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons dive into the topic of sports dynasties and their impact on building interest in sports. The discussion kicks off with an analysis of past dynasties that had a positive impact on the growth of their sports. Examples included the Yankees, the Patriots, and the Lakers-Celtics rivalry of the 1980s. The…
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In this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast, Burkie and Roons discuss Tennessee's recent hiring of Josh Elander as their new head baseball coach. They talk through critical topics for Elander as he takes over the Vols' program. The guys offer counsel for the new skipper in several areas, and they attempt to forecast what aspects of the program might lo…
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On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney talks with Dean Stotz & Kyle Peterson about Stanford's 13 CWS trips in 22 years from 1982 to 2003. 00:00 Introduction and Host's Excitement 00:20 Stanford Baseball's Golden Era 03:29 Dean Stotts' Journey to Stanford 09:19 Kyle Peterson's Recruitment Story 18:55 The 1987 and 1988 National Ti…
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On this emergency episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons welcome Kyle Peterson and Kendall Rogers to discuss the candidates to replace Tony Vitello as the next head coach at Tennessee. The group talked through the reasons for potentially promoting assistant coach Josh Elander, and then review the other candidates in the mix. D1 Daily, a producti…
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Tony Vitello leaving Tennessee to manage the San Francisco Giants and the fallout of that decision in Knoxville. They also touch on the news that Florida head coach Kevin O'Sullivan is taking an indefinite leave of absence. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:11 Tony Vitello's M…
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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons recall the very best individual game performances they've witnessed. Spoiler alert: one of us may have watched a true freshman throw the only no-hitter in super regional history. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors…
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On this emergency episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers is joined by Kyle Peterson and Chris Burke to discuss Tony Vitello's unprecedented move from Tennessee head coach to San Francisco Giants manager. 00:00 Introduction and Big News 01:14 Tony Vitello's Career Highlights 02:21 Immediate Reactions from the Panel 05:03 Challenges and Op…
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On this emergency episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers is joined by Kyle Peterson and Chris Burke to discuss Tony Vitello's unprecedented move from Tennessee head coach to San Francisco Giants manager. 00:00 Introduction and Big News 01:14 Tony Vitello's Career Highlights 02:21 Immediate Reactions from the Panel 05:03 Challenges and Op…
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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons explore the talents and skills that make Tony Vitello attractive to the Giants. They also discuss the major differences between leading an SEC baseball program and managing a team in the big leagues. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Acad…
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Mike Rooney sits down with Jake Gautreau, Jake Mangum and Mike Brown to discuss the 2018 Mississippi State baseball season! 00:00 Introduction to Netting Pros and Stadionic 01:01 Welcome to Sunday Night Conversations 01:15 2018 Mississippi State Baseball Season Overview 02:11 Introducing the Guests 04:26 The Rollercoaster Season Begins 05:56 Early-…
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge catch up on fall storylines. They discuss Joe's in-person looks at Arkansas and Missouri before moving on to all of the exhibition game results of the last few weeks. 00:00 Introduction and Host Updates 01:37 Fall Ball Overview and Notebooks 04:10 Arkansas Fall Ball Insights 14:43 M…
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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons revisit their picks of the top former college players playing in the MLB Playoffs. We keep score around here! D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices yo…
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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss observations from Burkie's coverage of the Cubs' wildcard series with the Padres. They also focus on constructing a roster with playoff baseball in mind, and consider the viability of a college head coach becoming a big league manager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…
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On this episode of Sunday Night Convos, Mike Rooney talks with Mike Bianco and Ben McDonald about LSU coaching legend Skip Bertman. The trio also discusses the rise of the Southeastern Conference. 00:00 Introduction to Netting Pros and Stadionic 01:00 Welcome to Sunday Night Conversations 01:18 Introducing the Guests: Mike Bianco and Ben McDonald 0…
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On this episode of the D1Daily, Burkie and Roons answer the following question: Why has the coaching of "Teacherman" (hitting guru Richard Schenck) worked so well for Aaron Judge? The guys also examine Judge's college career at Fresno State and the impact of the college baseball dead-ball era on his development. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Base…
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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Bradley Smart and Mike Rooney unpack the top 25 transfer classes for the 2026 season. The guys highlight key players in these classes as well as the different philosophies behind these groups.00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast 02:32 Transfer Rankings Overview 02:53 Subscrip…
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On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney sits down with Gino DiMare, Wicho Hernandez, and Vinny Scavo to discuss how Ron Fraser built Miami into an iconic college baseball program. Sunday Night Conversations are presented by Netting Pros & Stadionic. Netting Professionals is the Official Netting Partner of D1Baseball. Netting Pros…
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Nathan Wooldridge of Peak Events, the event company behind the early-season tournaments in Frisco, Round Rock, Jacksonville and Las Vegas. They discuss the history of the company, what goes on behind the scenes in putting these events on, how they chose the host cities for the events and …
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Nathan Wooldridge of Peak Events, the event company behind the early-season tournaments in Frisco, Round Rock, Jacksonville and Las Vegas. They discuss the history of the company, what goes on behind the scenes in putting these events on, how they chose the host cities for the events and …
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In this episode of the D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke select the top college players drafted in 2021 or later, who have successfully transitioned to the major leagues. Highlighted players include Nick Kurtz, Wyatt Langford, Jacob Wilson, Zach Nito, Nolan McLean, and Andrew Abbott. The conversation delves into each player's college career, th…
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The D1Baseball crew wraps up its celebration of 25 years of college baseball in the 21st century by finalizing a 34-player All-Quarter Century Team. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:37 All-Quarter Century Team Introduction 03:03 Catcher Selection Discussion 06:53 First Baseman Selection Debate 17:28 Second Baseman Selection Debate 20:40 Th…
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In this episode of D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke dive into the extraordinary career of Paul Skenes. From his humble beginnings at the Air Force Academy to his record-setting performance at LSU, Skenes has quickly ascended to become a dominant force in Major League Baseball. Roons and Burkie discuss his impressive stats, including leading pi…
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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 0…
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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke pick & discuss the best former college players who are on 2025 MLB Playoff team rosters. 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Today's Topic 03:16 Brewers 07:50 Phillies 13:57 Dodgers 17:38 Blue Jays 20:28 Yankees 23:00 Mariners 25:37 Padres 28:14 Guardians 31:48 Tigers 34:39 Red Sox 38:36 Reds 42:07 …
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Patrick Ebert to discuss SEC players who played in the Northwoods League. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:07 Overview of the Northwoods League 03:20 Comparing Northwoods League to Cape Cod League 04:47 Breakout Players in the Northwoods League 06:58 Ethan Surowiec: A Rising S…
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On this episode of the D1Daily, Burkie and Roons answer this question: Which of the last two College World Series fields was more of an outlier, 2024 or 2025? D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you…
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Mike Rooney sits down with Kyle Hallock, Scott Daely, and Mike Birkbeck to discuss Kent State's historic run to the 2012 CWS. 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 fa…
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the recently released SEC conference schedule. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:12 Excitement Over SEC Schedule Drop 00:50 Sponsorship Shoutout 01:15 Deep Dive into SEC Schedules 03:12 Philosophical Debate on Tough vs. Soft Schedules 06:00 Analyzing Home vs. Away Games 13:3…
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Mike Rooney and Chris Burke discuss the concept of "pull side power" and how it relates to amateur hitters. Is it over-simplified? Can a young hitter shape their approach to include pull-side power without sacrificing their ability to be a complete hitter? As an example, "Burkie" shared his journey as a player who hit four home runs as a sophomore …
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On this inaugural episode of D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke look for lessons learned from our last two national champions: 2025 LSU and 2024 Tennessee. They compare these two very different rosters and consider which of the two paths is more repeatable. D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoo…
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On the first 2025 episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney sits down with John Savage, Dave Lawn, and Ben Orloff to discuss the legend of the one and only Mike "Skip" Gillespie. Sunday Night Conversations are presented by Netting Pros & Stadionic. Netting Professionals is the Official Netting Partner of D1Baseball. Netting Pros netting an…
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As the calendar turns to fall ball, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt and David Seifert put a bow on our summer coverage with a discussion of top prospects and personal picks to click out of the Cape Cod League. They begin with the class of 2026, each choosing some favorite position players and pitchers, then move on to the class of 2027. 00:00 Introduction …
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge react to their recent interviews with LSU's Jay Johnson and Mississippi State's Brian O'Connor before previewing fall ball across the SEC. 00:00 Welcome and Episode Overview 01:23 Sponsorship Shoutout 02:44 Jay Johnson Interview Insights 12:51 Brian O'Connor Interview Insights 20:56…
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge are joined by new Mississippi State head coach Brian O'Connor to discuss his decision to take the job this summer, his thoughts on the roster he and his coaching staff has ready for 2026 and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:43 Interview with Coach Brian O'Connor…
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The D1Baseball crew celebrates 25 years of college baseball in the 21st century with a special draft: building the ultimate “Quarter Century” rosters. Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, and Joe Healy go position by position, selecting the best college players since 2000. The guys debate tough choices, share stories that defined an era…and let…
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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy discusses SEC prospects in the Cape Cod League for Brewster, Hyannis and Harwich before being joined by Florida sophomore Brendan Lawson. 00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover 00:06 Special Episode Overview 01:47 Housekeeping and Announcements 07:03 Brewster Whitecaps Standouts 13:33 Hyannis Harbor Hawks…
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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Shooter Hunt discuss the top-ranked incoming freshmen for college baseball. In addition to identifying several picks to click, they also talk through the best overall classes that made it to campus. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:29 Guest Introduction: Shooter Hunt 01:24 The Impo…
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