On this special episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney is joined by David Seifert and Chris Burke for a mock draft of the first 30 picks of the upcoming MLB Draft. The group focuses on the college players likely to be selected while also calling out the high school players (and their college commitments) likely to be picked in that range.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:35 Draft Podcast Overview

01:30 Chris Burke's Draft Day Story

05:44 David Seifert's Scouting Memories

07:58 Mock Draft Begins

08:52 Top Draft Picks Analysis

17:15 Top High School Prospects Discussion

29:42 Top College Prospects and Metrics

42:06 Analyzing Devin Taylor's Performance

43:37 Wehiwa Aloy, a Risky Pick

45:00 Drafting Strategy for the Rays

45:31 High School vs. College Prospects

48:08 Gage Wood's Potential

49:49 Evaluating Shortstops and Outfielders

01:09:35 Late-Round Gems and Undervalued Players

01:12:31 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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On this special episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy is joined by Little Rock head coach Chris Curry to talk about his team's run in the 2025 postseason. They discuss the team playing with house money as the eight seed in the OVC Tournament, the Trojans' win over LSU to force a winner-take-all regional final, how Little Rock is positioned to consistently compete in this new era of collegiate athletics and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:42 Interview with Coach Chris Curry

01:10 Reflecting on the 2025 Postseason

02:43 Challenges and Triumphs of the Season

05:41 OVC Tournament Success

12:04 Regional Tournament Highlights

21:20 Postseason Reflections and Future Outlook

24:04 Jackson Wells' Impact and Future

30:13 Community Support and Program Growth

35:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney and Alan Jaeger of Jaeger Sports discuss the keys for amateur pitchers hoping to make a smooth and effective transition into professional baseball. They also talk through the differences in the weekly pitching cadences in pro ball and how to collaborate on your individual throwing program upon entering a new organization.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:34 Discussing the MLB Draft Experience

03:52 Favorite MLB Pitchers and Their Techniques

06:59 The Importance of Long Toss in Pitching

08:56 Transitioning from Amateur to Professional Baseball

13:37 Collaboration Between Players and Organizations

20:00 Managing Pitching Workloads and Preventing Injuries

28:08 Understanding Player Variables

28:39 The Importance of Baseline and Collaboration

30:43 Advice for Players and Families

32:08 Courage and Ownership in Professional Baseball

34:44 Advocating for Your Career

36:57 The Role of Communication and Collaboration

39:59 Preparing for Professional Baseball

47:43 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

51:20 Upcoming Draft Coverage

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