A member of the board of directors of The Arc of Benton County, Cody Gotchall is working toward earning a transfer degree in business online. Cody Gotchall is a fan of baseball and has enjoyed following the Oregon State University (OSU) Baseball team since he was in middle school.This year's OSU Beavers baseball team is led by one of the most-hyped prospects since Bryce Harper. Despite his success working with the team's pitching staff as a freshman, catcher Adley Rutschman struggled at the plate, hitting just .234 in the regular season and .164 the following fall in the Cape Cod League. He worked extensively on his swing during the offseason and returned to Oregon for the 2018 season as one of the best college players in the country. Rutschman registered a .408 batting average during his sophomore season and earned recognition as Most Outstanding Player during the 2018 College World Series. Now in his third season, the switch-hitting catcher boasted a .427 batting average to go along with 16 home runs as of May 22. As a result, he is expected to go first overall in this year's MLB Draft. Only one catcher, Joe Mauer, has been drafted in that position since 1975.
An accounting major at Chemeketa Community College, Cody Gotchall previously studied at Oregon State University (OSU). A passionate baseball fan, Cody Gotchall enjoys watching OSU Beavers games and is a fan of former head coach Pat Casey.After winning back-to-back College World Series titles in 2006 and 2007, Casey won his third championship with OSU this past summer to conclude his 24-year career with the team. Casey, who announced his retirement in September, led the Beavers to five conference championships and 12 NCAA tournament appearances while posting a career record of 900-458-6. This past season, Casey's team won 55 of 68 games en route to sweeping the regional and super regional rounds. Ultimately, the Beavers defeated Arkansas in the best-of-three College World Series finals. In an emotional press conference, Casey attributed his retirement to the fact that he's unsure if he could continue giving the same effort that he expects of his players. Despite no longer serving as the team's coach, Casey will continue to work at OSU as a senior associate athletic director. In honor of Casey and his accomplishments, the newly installed right-field deck at Goss Stadium will be named Casey's Corner.
A former student at Oregon State University (OSU), Cody Gotchall has supported the school’s athletic teams for many years. Cody Gotchall particularly enjoys following the OSU Beavers baseball team.The 2018 OSU baseball team held the No. 2 ranking in five preseason polls, with 2017 College World Series winner Florida ranked just ahead of it. OSU’s 2017 season was one of the best in college baseball history, with two 23-game winning streaks and a 31-1 record at home, but losses late in the season kept the Beavers from claiming the elusive No. 1 spot. OSU’s 2018 season got off to a good start in the early-season tournaments. During both the Sanderson Ford College Baseball Classic and the Spring Training College Baseball Challenge, the Beavers went undefeated against New Mexico, Cal Poly, Gonzaga, Nebraska, and Ohio State. This strong early opening should give OSU plenty of momentum as it continues its quest for a College World Series title in June.
