Oregon State's Jacob Galloway emerges as starting catcher

The 5-foot-8 transfer from Texas A&M leads the Beavers in multiple offensive categories during their Arizona trip.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Jacob Galloway, a transfer from Texas A&M by way of USC, has emerged as the starting catcher for Oregon State baseball. Galloway led the Beavers in numerous offensive categories during their recent trip to Surprise, Arizona, hitting .500 with three doubles, two RBIs and three runs scored over four games. The former all-Pac-12 honoree is known for his plate discipline, as he was the only OSU starter to not strike out over the weekend.

Why it matters

Galloway's breakout performance solidifies him as the Beavers' starting catcher, providing a steady presence behind the plate and a reliable bat in the lineup. His experience and leadership will be crucial for a team with several new starters as Oregon State looks to build on its success.

The details

Galloway started all four games for Oregon State during their trip to Surprise, Arizona, leading the team in multiple offensive categories. He hit .500 with three doubles, two RBIs and three runs scored. The former all-Pac-12 honoree is known for his plate discipline, as he was the only OSU starter to not strike out over the weekend. Galloway's feats included starting a five-run rally in the seventh inning of Saturday's comeback win over Arizona with a two-run double.

  • Galloway started all four games for Oregon State during their trip to Surprise, Arizona from February 13-16, 2026.

The players

Jacob Galloway

A transfer from Texas A&M by way of USC, Galloway has emerged as the starting catcher for Oregon State baseball. The former all-Pac-12 honoree is known for his plate discipline and steady presence behind the plate.

Mitch Canham

The head coach of the Oregon State baseball team, Canham praised Galloway's control of the strike zone, calling it "incredible" and noting that he is a tough out who gets on base.

Bryce Hubbard

The backup catcher for Oregon State last season, Hubbard is competing with Galloway and Ryan VandenBrink for the starting job.

Easton Talt

An Oregon State outfielder, Talt praised Galloway's ability, noting that despite being just 5-foot-8 and 170 pounds, "he never strikes out, never swings and misses."

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to have competitive at-bats all the time, swing at good pitches, control the zone. Focus on whatever the at-bat calls for, that's what I'm going to try to do.”

— Jacob Galloway (oregonlive.com)

“He's all of 5-8, 170 (pounds). But he never strikes out, never swings and misses.”

— Easton Talt, outfielder (oregonlive.com)

“If there's a runner on third less than two (outs), the runner is either going to score or it's going to be first and third, because he's going to draw a walk, get hit by a pitch, whatever.”

— Mitch Canham, head coach (oregonlive.com)

“He brings a solid presence. He's a very calm guy.”

— Bryce Hubbard, backup catcher (oregonlive.com)

What’s next

Galloway will look to continue his strong start to the season as Oregon State prepares for its next series against rival Oregon, which begins on February 24.

The takeaway

Galloway's emergence as Oregon State's starting catcher provides the team with a disciplined, experienced presence behind the plate who can also contribute offensively. His leadership and steady play will be crucial for the Beavers as they look to build on their success this season.