Bobby Buob was the pitcher for the Beavers from 1952 to 1955 and played on the 1952 College World Series team. Buob was from Union, New Jersey, and was part of the "Kasberger Pipeline."
Jay Dean was a two-time All-American first baseman. He played for the Beavers from 1952-1955 and was selected as an All-American in 1954 and 1955 by the American Baseball Coaches Association. Dean holds the OSU career batting average record (.379) and has been considered the best player in OSU baseball history.