Oregon State baseball’s home is about to get an upgrade.
Oregon State University announced June 24 that a $15 million gift was given to the university to expand and upgrade Goss Stadium at Coleman Field. According to the university’s public release, the gift was anonymous.
Plans for a new permanent seating structure in right field, a clubhouse and office space for the Corvallis Knights of the West Coast League and additional amenities for fans are a part of the project.
“Goss Stadium, established in 1907, is the oldest continuously used ballpark in the nation. We take enormous pride in that fact. This investment in Oregon State baseball sends a powerful message that our community remains committed to winning and supports our goal to recruit and retain top talent and compete for national championships,” OSU coach Mitch Canham said. “As we continue to enhance Goss, we’re investing in the future of Beaver baseball and Corvallis.”
The Knights’ office space and clubhouse will go under the permanent right-field stands, according to the release. Concessions and a restroom area are a part of the plans as well.
Oregon State averaged 3,869 fans at its games this spring, the 21st-highest tally across college baseball, according to OSU Athletics. Goss Stadium’s seating capacity is currently listed at 3,587.
The Corvallis Knights, which have been partnered with the Oregon State and have been using Goss Stadium since 2007, will finally have some permanent, individualized roots on campus.
“Having a presence on campus and a dedicated clubhouse for our Corvallis Knights players and coaches is a dream come true,” said Dan Segel, CEO and president of the Knights Baseball Club. “Our priorities continue to be developing students and delivering memorable experiences. This new space will help immensely in our quest to mold young leaders, promote the importance of human connections and provide our student-athletes with a healthy, first-class team room.”
The Knights attract top-end collegiate and high school talent from around the nation to compete in the summer league. They’ll play home games at Goss Stadium through August after beginning the season in late May.
Landon Bartlett covers Oregon State and high school sports for the Statesman Journal. He can be reached at LBartlett@statesmanjournal.com or on X, TikTok or Instagram @bartlelo.
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon State announces $15 million gift for Goss Stadium expansion
