Dax Whitney
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| Dax Whitney | |
|---|---|
| Oregon State Beavers – No. 30 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2006-01-17) January 17, 2006 (age 20) Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Stats at Baseball Reference  | |
Daxson Marshall Whitney (born January 17, 2006) is an American college baseball pitcher for the Oregon State Beavers.
Whitney attended Blackfoot High School in Blackfoot, Idaho, where he played baseball and basketball.[1] In 2023, he batted .453 with thirty RBIs as a shortstop and went 5-1 with a 1.03 ERA as a pitcher.[2] As a senior in 2024, he posted a 10-0 record with a 0.27 ERA and 130 strikeouts over 52+2⁄3 innings.[3] He was named the Idaho Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year.[4][5] Whitney was considered a top prospect for the 2024 Major League Baseball draft, but went unselected due to his strong commitment to Oregon State University to play for the Oregon State Beavers.[6]
Whitney was inserted into Oregon State's starting rotation as a freshman in 2025.[7] He pitched in the College World Series, including a 104 pitch performance with 12 strikeouts against Texas Christian University in the Corvallis Super Regional.[8][9] Over 17 starts for the Beavers, Whitney went 6-3 with a 3.40 ERA and 120 strikeouts over 76+2⁄3 innings.[10] After the season, he was selected to play for the United States national baseball team.[11][12][13] Whitney was named the Beavers Opening Day starter against the Michigan Wolverines to open the 2026 season.[14] On February 20, 2026, he tied Oregon State’s single-game strikeout record with 17 in a 3-1 win over Baylor University.[15]
References
- ↑ Denney, Jarrid. "'He throws gas': Why Dax Whitney is poised to become Oregon State's next superstar". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ Steele, Allan (June 30, 2023). "HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: All-Area Team". Post Register. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ Streeter, Isaac (June 2, 2025). "'Dream come true:' Oregon State baseball's Whitney passes on first-round money for a place in Corvallis". Hillsboro News Times. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/high-school/article289187174.html
- ↑ Steele, Allan (June 11, 2024). "HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: All-Area Player of the Year is Blackfoot's Dax Whitney". Post Register. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ Cano, Jesús (February 16, 2025). "Dax Whitney's Electric Oregon State Debut Could Be Just The Beginning". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ Freeman, Joe (February 11, 2025). "'Big league stuff': Dax Whitney poised to be next Oregon State baseball star". Oregonian/OregonLive. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ Rudner, Jacob (June 14, 2025). "Oregon State's Dax Whitney Lives College World Series Dream". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ Freeman, Joe (June 1, 2025). "Dax Whitney's masterpiece helps Oregon State baseball stay alive in Corvallis Regional". oregonlive. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/06/former-blackfoot-standout-dax-whitney-helped-lead-oregon-state-to-the-college-world-series-and-now-eyes-a-spot-on-team-usa/
- ↑ Freeman, Joe (June 25, 2025). "Pair of Oregon State baseball players to compete for Team USA". Oregonian/OregonLive. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ Streeter, Isaac (July 3, 2025). "OSU's Dax Whitney, Ethan Kleinschmit make Team USA debuts". The Portland Tribune. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ Steele, Allan (July 8, 2025). "Blackfoot's Dax Whitney named to Team USA collegiate team and will play in Japan series". East Idaho News. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ↑ Crepea, James (February 12, 2026). "Oregon State opens 2026 season with elite pitching rotation". oregonlive. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ↑ Crepea, James (February 21, 2026). "Oregon State's Dax Whitney strikes out 17 in best outing of the college baseball season so far". oregonlive. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Oregon State Beavers bio