Omaha, Neb. — D1Baseball, the premier digital destination for college baseball news, rankings, stats, and analysis, is pleased to announce a new partnership with AstroTurf, naming the industry pioneer the Official Synthetic Turf of D1Baseball.
The collaboration joins two of the most established brands in the college game. As part of the multi-platform agreement, AstroTurf will become the presenting sponsor of the new “Field of the Week” series. This weekly feature will highlight premier AstroTurf playing surfaces across the country on D1Baseball’s social media channels, showcasing the venues that define the college baseball landscape.
Additionally, AstroTurf will serve as a primary sponsor for the D1 Daily, D1Baseball’s newest addition to their growing podcast network. The sponsorship includes dedicated ad reads throughout the season, connecting AstroTurf directly with a dedicated audience of coaches, players, and fans.
“AstroTurf is a name synonymous with the evolution of our sport and how it’s played,” said Kendall Rogers, Co-Owner of D1Baseball. “Our audience values the details that make college baseball special, from the players on the field to the quality of the facilities they play on. Partnering with AstroTurf allows us to further highlight the best venues in the country while supporting our daily commitment to comprehensive coverage”.
For more than six decades, AstroTurf has provided high-performance synthetic turf systems designed to enhance playability and athlete safety. Their systems are utilized by many of the nation’s top programs to ensure consistent performance regardless of weather conditions.
“We are proud to partner with D1Baseball, a platform that sets the standard for coverage in the college baseball community,” said Aaron Klotz, National Director of Baseball for AstroTurf. “D1Baseball is the daily source for everyone involved in the game, and we look forward to using this partnership to celebrate the facilities and programs that make college baseball special.”
The partnership will be integrated throughout 2026 across D1Baseball’s digital and social media platforms.
About D1Baseball
D1Baseball.com was founded in 2003 as an online platform dedicated to providing continuous updates on scores, schedules, and standings for all Division I college baseball teams and conferences. In January 2015, the site relaunched, broadening its offerings to include news, analysis, rankings, podcasts, and commentary, becoming a comprehensive resource for college baseball fans, coaches, and players. The site boasts contributions from the best writers in the sport, including Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Mike Rooney, Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge, Bradley Smart, and Eric Sorenson. Leading the D1Baseball team is Kyle Peterson, ESPN’s lead college baseball analyst and a former Stanford All-American.
About AstroTurf
For athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®.
For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/.
