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Significant changes are upon the Oregon State baseball program.
The Beavers recently wrapped up a 45-14 season with an NCAA regional loss to Oregon. Plenty of movement has taken place since the defeat.
Among them, and perhaps most critical to the future of the OSU program, revolves around pitching coach Rich Dorman. It was confirmed June 15 that Dorman, who spent seven seasons with Oregon State, has moved to Florida to join the Gators in a similar coaching role.
Dorman's been touted as one of the best recruiters and pitching coaches in the nation and cemented Oregon State as a hotbed for high-end pitchers. In his tenure in Corvallis Dorman coached 15 MLB draft picks and 11 all-American pitchers.
"I am incredibly honored and excited to join the Florida Baseball program and become part of a tradition that is recognized as one of the premier destinations in college baseball" Dorman said in a statement. "I want to sincerely thank Coach (Kevin) O'Sullivan for this opportunity and for the trust he has placed in me to join his staff. The commitment to excellence, player development and championship-level expectations at Florida make this a truly special opportunity for my family and me. I am also grateful to Oregon State, Coach (Mitch) Canham and the Beaver community for their support and the relationships built along the way."
Players from the Dorman school of pitching have been among the best the nation has to offer over the last several years and his absence will be felt in Corvallis.
In fact, some ripples are already starting to take effect.
Trey Morris is Oregon State's most recent bombshell to hit the transfer portal.
Morris earned his stripes from the mound in Corvallis his freshman season and was awarded freshman all-American status. Morris pitched in 16 games, making eight stars and finished with a perfect 7-0 record. He boasts a 1.98 earned-run average, which ranked in the top 10 nationally, in 59 innings.
He stepped into the Beavers' No. 3 starting role after ace Dax Whitney went down and flourished. Opponents batted .166 against Morris and his career in Corvallis looked to have a bright future.
But with Dorman moving on to Florida's program, Morris is tagging along for the cross-country trip. Not long after Dorman's announcement, news broke that Morris was in the portal and not long after that, his X profile picture was changed to the Florida Gators' logo.
His transfer leaves a major hole for Canham and Oregon State to fill on the mound. But Morris isn't the only Beaver who has hit the portal since the conclusion of the season.
Calvin Gregory, Ryan VandenBrink, Jace Miller and Bryson Glassco have all done the same.
Gregory, a left-handed pitcher who threw a total of 2 2/3 innings this spring, is heading to Virginia Commonwealth University.
VandenBrink, a catcher from West Linn, and Miller, an outfielder from Medford, have yet to find new homes. Miller is a junior who made six appearances in 2026 and VandenBrink started five games.
Glassco, the portal entree with the most contributions to the Beavers' 2026 season, hasn't landed at a new school yet as of June 17. In 36 games (23 starts), Glassco batted .282 with five home runs and 10 RBIs. The junior rocked a solid infield glove but had steep competition for playing time in Corvallis.
Glassco is spending his summer with the Portland Pickles of the West Coast League.
NCAA baseball players have until June 30 to make a decision regarding the fall. So the opportunity for more OSU names to enter the portal, or more out-of-town names to join the Beavers, is strong.
Two Oregon State pitchers will be attending the MLB draft combine June 23-25 in Arizona.
Juniors Ethan Kleinschmit and Eric Segura, two staple starters for Oregon State, are about to see what they can do at a professional level. They were invited and will have a chance to hear their names announced during the 2026 MLB Draft in July.
Kleinschmit, a Mount Angel native and Kennedy High School grad, is No. 64 on MLB's own draft board and could go as early as the second round. His 6-foot, 3-inch frame with a strong and consistent left-handed release have tooled him as a major-league prospect.
In 2026, Kleinschmit posted a 9-2 record with a 3.74 ERA while striking out 97 batters in 77 innings.
Segura, who fielded as the Beavers' right-handed Sunday starter for a large chunk of the year, stands 6-2 and closed his campaign with a 6-2 record. The California native threw for three seasons in Corvallis and boasts a 3.86 career ERA.
Segura is Perfect Game's No. 144 MLB draft prospect (Kleinschmit is the publication's No. 74 prospect) and his draft outlook could go a plethora of ways.
In addition to the Beavers' current players giving the draft a try, a local high school prospect is also undergoing the process.
Teagan Scott, South Salem's catcher and an Oregon State signee, will be participating in the draft combine. He was recently named the state's Gatorade baseball player of the year and wrapped up one of the most impressive high school careers the Willamette Valley has seen.
This spring, Scott led all of Oregon with 11 home runs and batted a second-best .568 average. As a catcher he picked off 12 runners, 32% of all base-stealers he faced, in 167 innings.
Scott has competed in Team USA national development programs, is a top-200 prospect nationally and projects as everything Oregon State could want from a two-way catcher. He's Salem's first-ever recipient of the player of the year honor and was named an ABCA/Rawlings high school all-American.
His draft projections vary, and he's already put pen to paper in Corvallis. But the combine provides invaluable experience for a young catcher with high hopes for his blossoming baseball career.
Landon Bartlett covers high school sports and Oregon State for the Statesman Journal. He can be reached at [email protected] or on X, TikTok or Instagram @bartlelo.
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon State Beavers tasked with filling holes in baseball roster
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The Beavers recently wrapped up a 45-14 season with an NCAA regional loss to Oregon. Plenty of movement has taken place since the defeat.
Among them, and perhaps most critical to the future of the OSU program, revolves around pitching coach Rich Dorman. It was confirmed June 15 that Dorman, who spent seven seasons with Oregon State, has moved to Florida to join the Gators in a similar coaching role.
Dorman's been touted as one of the best recruiters and pitching coaches in the nation and cemented Oregon State as a hotbed for high-end pitchers. In his tenure in Corvallis Dorman coached 15 MLB draft picks and 11 all-American pitchers.
"I am incredibly honored and excited to join the Florida Baseball program and become part of a tradition that is recognized as one of the premier destinations in college baseball" Dorman said in a statement. "I want to sincerely thank Coach (Kevin) O'Sullivan for this opportunity and for the trust he has placed in me to join his staff. The commitment to excellence, player development and championship-level expectations at Florida make this a truly special opportunity for my family and me. I am also grateful to Oregon State, Coach (Mitch) Canham and the Beaver community for their support and the relationships built along the way."
Players from the Dorman school of pitching have been among the best the nation has to offer over the last several years and his absence will be felt in Corvallis.
In fact, some ripples are already starting to take effect.
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Dorman-inspired transfers, more roster movement
Trey Morris is Oregon State's most recent bombshell to hit the transfer portal.
Morris earned his stripes from the mound in Corvallis his freshman season and was awarded freshman all-American status. Morris pitched in 16 games, making eight stars and finished with a perfect 7-0 record. He boasts a 1.98 earned-run average, which ranked in the top 10 nationally, in 59 innings.
He stepped into the Beavers' No. 3 starting role after ace Dax Whitney went down and flourished. Opponents batted .166 against Morris and his career in Corvallis looked to have a bright future.
But with Dorman moving on to Florida's program, Morris is tagging along for the cross-country trip. Not long after Dorman's announcement, news broke that Morris was in the portal and not long after that, his X profile picture was changed to the Florida Gators' logo.
His transfer leaves a major hole for Canham and Oregon State to fill on the mound. But Morris isn't the only Beaver who has hit the portal since the conclusion of the season.
Calvin Gregory, Ryan VandenBrink, Jace Miller and Bryson Glassco have all done the same.
Gregory, a left-handed pitcher who threw a total of 2 2/3 innings this spring, is heading to Virginia Commonwealth University.
VandenBrink, a catcher from West Linn, and Miller, an outfielder from Medford, have yet to find new homes. Miller is a junior who made six appearances in 2026 and VandenBrink started five games.
Glassco, the portal entree with the most contributions to the Beavers' 2026 season, hasn't landed at a new school yet as of June 17. In 36 games (23 starts), Glassco batted .282 with five home runs and 10 RBIs. The junior rocked a solid infield glove but had steep competition for playing time in Corvallis.
Glassco is spending his summer with the Portland Pickles of the West Coast League.
NCAA baseball players have until June 30 to make a decision regarding the fall. So the opportunity for more OSU names to enter the portal, or more out-of-town names to join the Beavers, is strong.
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Beavers testing waters of MLB Draft
Two Oregon State pitchers will be attending the MLB draft combine June 23-25 in Arizona.
Juniors Ethan Kleinschmit and Eric Segura, two staple starters for Oregon State, are about to see what they can do at a professional level. They were invited and will have a chance to hear their names announced during the 2026 MLB Draft in July.
Kleinschmit, a Mount Angel native and Kennedy High School grad, is No. 64 on MLB's own draft board and could go as early as the second round. His 6-foot, 3-inch frame with a strong and consistent left-handed release have tooled him as a major-league prospect.
In 2026, Kleinschmit posted a 9-2 record with a 3.74 ERA while striking out 97 batters in 77 innings.
Segura, who fielded as the Beavers' right-handed Sunday starter for a large chunk of the year, stands 6-2 and closed his campaign with a 6-2 record. The California native threw for three seasons in Corvallis and boasts a 3.86 career ERA.
Segura is Perfect Game's No. 144 MLB draft prospect (Kleinschmit is the publication's No. 74 prospect) and his draft outlook could go a plethora of ways.
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Teagan Scott another combine entrant
In addition to the Beavers' current players giving the draft a try, a local high school prospect is also undergoing the process.
Teagan Scott, South Salem's catcher and an Oregon State signee, will be participating in the draft combine. He was recently named the state's Gatorade baseball player of the year and wrapped up one of the most impressive high school careers the Willamette Valley has seen.
This spring, Scott led all of Oregon with 11 home runs and batted a second-best .568 average. As a catcher he picked off 12 runners, 32% of all base-stealers he faced, in 167 innings.
Scott has competed in Team USA national development programs, is a top-200 prospect nationally and projects as everything Oregon State could want from a two-way catcher. He's Salem's first-ever recipient of the player of the year honor and was named an ABCA/Rawlings high school all-American.
His draft projections vary, and he's already put pen to paper in Corvallis. But the combine provides invaluable experience for a young catcher with high hopes for his blossoming baseball career.
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Landon Bartlett covers high school sports and Oregon State for the Statesman Journal. He can be reached at [email protected] or on X, TikTok or Instagram @bartlelo.
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon State Beavers tasked with filling holes in baseball roster
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