By Madyson Muresan
Staff Writer

Clackamas Community College’s resident shortstop is moving on to Division 1 baseball at Oregon State University. Earlier this month, Bryson Glassco was awarded Player of the Week in the Northwest Athletic Conference from March 3 to March 9. Soon after receiving this award, it was announced that Oregon State University’s baseball team recruited Glassco.

Glassco first showed a love of baseball when playing ball with his father at the age of 2. He continued to play baseball the rest of his childhood before playing shortstop for Spanish Springs High School in Spanish Springs, Nevada. After his graduation, he was recruited to continue to play baseball for CCC.

Bryson Glassco at shortstop is preparing to field a ball. Photo by Evan Tichenor

Glassco explained that one of the main reasons he was drawn to CCC was the head baseball coach, Jim Hoppel.

“I liked Jim Hoppel as a coach and what he seemed to put out. That’s something I looked for, and I liked it here,” he said.

A baseball career seemed promising when he received NWAC Player of the Week from March 3 to March 9. NWAC is a sports association for community colleges in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. Player of the Week is determined by exceptional performance shown by the player during the week.

Within a month of receiving the award, it was announced that Glassco was recruited by Oregon State University’s baseball team. He shared great appreciation for the opportunity and anticipation for his future.

“It means everything,” he said. “I’ve been working my whole life for it, and it’s such an accomplishment… It’s an exciting new step for me, so finding a new brand of baseball and competing with different players is exciting for me.”

Bryson Glassco swings for the fences. Photo by Evan Tichenor

Jim Hoppel, CCC’s head baseball coach had only good things to say about Glassco when asked what it is like having him on his team.

“Bryson is a great kid, very respectful, disciplined, hard worker, and is a very good student,” Hoppel said. “He is the type of player that every coach wants on their team. He is respected by teammates, other players and coaches.”

As an impressive player throughout his high school and junior college career, Glassco explained why he decided on OSU over other colleges.

“I felt wanted, and that’s something I was looking for,” said Glassco. “They have a good reputation, and the way they play baseball is the type I want to play. They have their noses down and know how to win, and are going to do everything they can to get it. I liked how their coaches coach, and the team are aggressive baseball players.”

Glassco said that he hopes to add to the team environment and help the team in their athletic ability.

“I think I can bring a good culture to the team and keep that going. Of course, I want to bring a solid bat and a good defender into their lineup as well… My goal is to be consistent and just grind it out. I mean, it’s going to be a different type of competition. Battling every day and putting my best out is my goal.” he said.