Biography
Andrew Roach is entering his second year with Bixby in 2027. He helped build a young, successful pitching staff that helped lead the program to a second consecutive state tournament appearance in 2026.
As a player, Roach enjoyed a decorated playing career that began in Northwest Arkansas. At Springdale HS, Roach was named 7A West Newcomer of the Year and was a 2-time all-state selection. After graduating in 2017, he spent two seasons at Cowley CC in Kansas before earning a Division I scholarship to UNC-Charlotte. Roach finished his collegiate career at Oral Roberts as a graduate transfer, where he was named a team captain on the 2023 team that advanced to the NCAA College World Series.
After ORU, he played one season of professional baseball before entering the coaching ranks.
Highlights
- PLAYING CAREER
- ▸7A West Newcomer of the Year
- ▸2x All-State selection
- ▸Division I scholarship (UNC-Charlotte)
- ▸Team Captain at Oral Roberts (2023)
- ▸NCAA College World Series (2023)
- ▸Professional baseball career