Oregon State's baseball program is entering the NCAA tournament with a pitching staff that ranks among the nation's elite, a development that owes much to the vision of head coach Rich Dorman.
At the heart of that staff are three standout arms who have taken unconventional routes from junior colleges to the Pac‑12 spotlight.
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Ethan Kleinschmit, a junior left‑hander, has logged the most innings for the Beavers this season and sits at 17‑7 with a reputation for durability and command.
Wyatt Queen, a right‑hander whose un‑hittable slider has confounded opponents, transferred from Everett Community College in Washington and posted a 2.41 ERA in 2025, including a 3.21 ERA a year earlier in relief.
Albert Roblez, the team's closer and one of the nation's leaders in saves, has traversed a longer path that includes stints at Riverside Community College, UNLV and Long Beach State before arriving in Corvallis.
Their combined impact has helped Oregon State secure a top‑five national ranking in ERA, strikeouts, WHIP and hits‑per‑nine innings, underscoring the program's knack for unearthing talent from mid‑major rosters.
The Beavers open their postseason on Friday at noon against the three‑seed Washington Cougars at PK Park in Eugene, a game that will be streamed on ESPNU and ESPN+.