Oregon State Pitcher Dax Whitney Earns National Honors

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Oregon State sophomore pitcher Dax Whitney was named National Pitcher of the Week by three national baseball outlets and Co-Pitcher of the Week by another publication after tying a school record with 17 strikeouts in a single game against Baylor. Whitney, an All-American preseason selection, has only allowed one run and seven hits across 12 innings so far this season.

Why it matters

Whitney's dominant performance highlights the strength of Oregon State's pitching staff as they look to make a deep postseason run. The Beavers are one of the top college baseball programs in the country and Whitney's national recognition helps cement their reputation.

The details

In the game against Baylor, Whitney faced 25 batters, striking out 17 of them while allowing just two hits, one walk, and one hit batter. Of the last 11 Bears' batters he faced, nine went down on strikes. Whitney's 17 strikeouts tied a school record that has only been reached twice before in Oregon State history.

• On February 24, 2026, Whitney tied the Oregon State record with 17 strikeouts in a game against Baylor.
• So far this season, Whitney has only allowed one run and seven hits across 12 innings of work.

What’s next

Whitney and the Beavers will next play Friday afternoon against Houston at 12 PM PST as part of the Frisco Classic tournament.