Beyond the FieldA conversation with Mitch Canham, ’11.

In the inaugural episode of Beyond the Field, host David Endres, ’82, sits down with Mitch Canham, one of the most influential figures in Oregon State baseball history. From his days as a championship-winning catcher to his current role as the Pat Casey Head Baseball Coach, Canham reflects on the mentors, moments and mindset that shaped his journey.

Canham discusses growing up in Washington, discovering Oregon State almost by accident and how a belief-driven culture helped carry the Beavers to back-to-back national championships in 2006 and 2007. He shares stories from Omaha, the lessons former coach Pat Casey instilled in his players and why accountability, gratitude and service remain central to the program.

The conversation also examines the modern challenges facing college athletics — from name, image and likeness and recruiting to leadership in a rapidly changing environment — while underscoring what has remained constant: the importance of people, purpose and doing things the right way.

The episode offers an inside look at Beaver baseball, leadership under pressure and what it means to represent Oregon State long after the final out.

Beyond the Field is hosted by David Endres, produced by Travis Stanford and edited by Eric Gleske.

The Oregon Stater is the flagship publication of the Oregon State University Alumni Association, produced in collaboration with the Oregon State University Foundation and Oregon State University.

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