Oregon State's baseball program celebrated a rare sweep of national recognition this week as three of its pitchers were selected to the 2026 All‑American teams announced by Perfect Game, Baseball America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
All‑American Honors
Dax Whitney, Trey Morris and Albert Roblez each earned first‑team accolades from at least one of the prestigious outlets, underscoring a season that saw the Beavers dominate both the mound and the record books.
Whitney, a sophomore right‑hander, was named a first‑team All‑American by Perfect Game and Baseball America and a second‑team selection by the NCBWA. He made 11 starts before a torn UCL forced season‑ending Tommy John surgery, finishing with a 6‑1 record, a 2.00 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 63 innings. His 17‑strikeout performance against Baylor on Feb. 20 remains a single‑game school record.
Morris, a freshman left‑hander, burst onto the scene after Whitney’s injury. He went 7‑0 in 16 appearances, including eight starts, and logged the fourth‑most innings (59) among qualifying pitchers while posting the team’s lowest ERA at 1.98. Morris struck out 67 batters in 230 faced and held opponents to a .166 batting average, delivering a career‑high nine strikeouts over six‑and‑two‑thirds innings in the Eugene Regional.
Roblez, a fifth‑year senior closer, anchored the bullpen with 14 saves and a 1.50 ERA, allowing just five runs on 18 hits across 30 innings. He was named a first‑team All‑American by Perfect Game and the NCBWA and was a finalist for the Stopper of the Year award. From Feb. 20 to Apr. 10 he posted a 10‑appearance streak without surrendering a hit.
Looking Ahead
The trio’s national recognition not only cements Oregon State’s reputation as a pitching powerhouse but also raises questions about the Beavers’ rotation for the upcoming season. Whitney’s recovery will be closely monitored, while Morris’s rapid ascent suggests he could remain a cornerstone of the weekend staff. Roblez’s departure after his senior year leaves a void in the closer role, but his experience should help shape the next generation of relievers.