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Oregon State Q&A: Canon Reeder
July 11, 2024 | Baseball
Canon Reeder is a two-time letterwinner for the Oregon State baseball team. He has played in 52 games over those two seasons, totaling 23 runs, seven doubles, a triple, 16 RBI and eight stolen bases.
The Bend, Ore., native came to Corvallis from Summit High School, where he was a two-time First-Team All-League selection while seeing action in the outfield, second base, third base and on the mound.
Reeder recently participated in a Q&A with OSUBeavers.com. Here's what he had to say.
Do you remember the first time you stepped on the Oregon State campus and what it meant to you?
Canon Reeder: The first time I stepped on campus was during one of my visits and it was very impactful on me. I met the team, hung out with them and I knew at that moment that I wanted to be a part of this as well.
When did you know you wanted to be a student-athlete at the college level? What drew you to it?
CR: I knew I wanted to play college baseball ever since I was a kid. I've always had dreams of getting drafted and I grew up watching the College World Series so I wanted to be in that same setting.
What's one thing you wish more people knew about baseball and what it takes to be competitive?
CR: I wish more people realized the time we dedicate to perfecting our craft and all the hours we put in as a team.
If you could change one rule about baseball, what would it be and why?
CR: I would change an outfield rule. You should be able to purposely bobble the ball without it hitting the ground, to keep a runner from tagging on a fly ball. Eventually, as you run to the infield, while still bobbling the ball, you will catch it and the runner will not advance.
What does it mean to you to wear the Orange and Black?
CR: It means the world. I've been committed here a long time so to live out my dreams of putting the Beaver uniform on means so much to me. It represents all the hard work I've done, and the family that I've made.
If you could pick any other sport to play, what would it be and why?
CR: I would play basketball so I could shoot corner threes.
What drives you to succeed?
CR: My passion for greatness drives me to succeed. I want to be the best in the field at all times and this pushes me harder.
What makes you want to be successful off the field? What drives your success in the classroom?
CR: My parents make me want to be more successful off the field so I can look up at my parents and know that we have accomplished our dreams.
If you could have dinner with three athletes, dead or alive, who would they be?
CR: Derek Jeter, Ken Griffy Jr., and Ichiro.
Who did you look up to growing up? What made you look up to them?
CR: I looked up to Derek Jeter growing up because I used to be a shortstop and I loved to learn about his story. It was motivating to be to see Jeter grow up idolizing the Yankees, then eventually becoming their captain.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
CR: I see myself retired from the MLB, with a wife and two kids living in Bend. Life would be slowed down and I would take the time to reminisce with my family about the journey that brought us there.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? And who gave it to you?
CR: Flush it, next pitch: Nate Esposito.
What kind of mark do you want to leave from your time in Corvallis?
CR: I want to leave an impactful mark on this program and the fans that support it. I want them to know I gave it everything I had and that this place will always be my home.
Name your top three things to do in Oregon when you're not playing or studying.
CR: Hike, look for waterfalls and go to concerts in Bend.
What are your favorite topping(s) on a hot dog?
CR: Mayonnaise.
How about ice cream. What do you have to put on it?
CR: Magic shell.
Your preferred pre-game meal?
CR: Alfredo pasta.
What are your top-three favorite movies?
CR: Field of Dreams, Moneyball and Iron Man.
What's in your pre-event playlist?
CR: Feel good music, rap and songs that will get me fired up.
The Bend, Ore., native came to Corvallis from Summit High School, where he was a two-time First-Team All-League selection while seeing action in the outfield, second base, third base and on the mound.
Reeder recently participated in a Q&A with OSUBeavers.com. Here's what he had to say.
Do you remember the first time you stepped on the Oregon State campus and what it meant to you?
Canon Reeder: The first time I stepped on campus was during one of my visits and it was very impactful on me. I met the team, hung out with them and I knew at that moment that I wanted to be a part of this as well.
When did you know you wanted to be a student-athlete at the college level? What drew you to it?
CR: I knew I wanted to play college baseball ever since I was a kid. I've always had dreams of getting drafted and I grew up watching the College World Series so I wanted to be in that same setting.
What's one thing you wish more people knew about baseball and what it takes to be competitive?
CR: I wish more people realized the time we dedicate to perfecting our craft and all the hours we put in as a team.
If you could change one rule about baseball, what would it be and why?
CR: I would change an outfield rule. You should be able to purposely bobble the ball without it hitting the ground, to keep a runner from tagging on a fly ball. Eventually, as you run to the infield, while still bobbling the ball, you will catch it and the runner will not advance.
What does it mean to you to wear the Orange and Black?
CR: It means the world. I've been committed here a long time so to live out my dreams of putting the Beaver uniform on means so much to me. It represents all the hard work I've done, and the family that I've made.
If you could pick any other sport to play, what would it be and why?
CR: I would play basketball so I could shoot corner threes.
What drives you to succeed?
CR: My passion for greatness drives me to succeed. I want to be the best in the field at all times and this pushes me harder.
What makes you want to be successful off the field? What drives your success in the classroom?
CR: My parents make me want to be more successful off the field so I can look up at my parents and know that we have accomplished our dreams.
If you could have dinner with three athletes, dead or alive, who would they be?
CR: Derek Jeter, Ken Griffy Jr., and Ichiro.
Who did you look up to growing up? What made you look up to them?
CR: I looked up to Derek Jeter growing up because I used to be a shortstop and I loved to learn about his story. It was motivating to be to see Jeter grow up idolizing the Yankees, then eventually becoming their captain.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
CR: I see myself retired from the MLB, with a wife and two kids living in Bend. Life would be slowed down and I would take the time to reminisce with my family about the journey that brought us there.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? And who gave it to you?
CR: Flush it, next pitch: Nate Esposito.
What kind of mark do you want to leave from your time in Corvallis?
CR: I want to leave an impactful mark on this program and the fans that support it. I want them to know I gave it everything I had and that this place will always be my home.
Name your top three things to do in Oregon when you're not playing or studying.
CR: Hike, look for waterfalls and go to concerts in Bend.
What are your favorite topping(s) on a hot dog?
CR: Mayonnaise.
How about ice cream. What do you have to put on it?
CR: Magic shell.
Your preferred pre-game meal?
CR: Alfredo pasta.
What are your top-three favorite movies?
CR: Field of Dreams, Moneyball and Iron Man.
What's in your pre-event playlist?
CR: Feel good music, rap and songs that will get me fired up.
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