North Eugene alum Andrew Moore named Oregon State pitching coach

Andrew Moore’s climb from North Eugene High School to one of Oregon State baseball’s most important assistant jobs gave Lane County another front-row example of local talent reaching a statewide stage. The former Highlanders ace was hired as the Beavers’ next pitching coach, a move that ties Eugene’s baseball roots directly to Corvallis and keeps one of the program’s best arms close to home.

Oregon State announced Saturday, June 20, that Moore would take over the pitching staff as an assistant coach, replacing Rich Dorman, who left for Florida. Moore is returning to Corvallis after three seasons as a pitching coach in the Cleveland Guardians organization, including separate stops with Triple-A Columbus. Oregon State coach Mitch Canham called Moore a “Beaver through and through” and said his pitching will benefit the program.

For North Eugene, the hire carries a familiar pride. Moore was a four-year letterwinner under coach Corey Nicholsen, earned first-team all-league honors every season and first-team all-state recognition from his sophomore through senior years. MLB.com listed him as Oregon high school pitcher of the year as a sophomore and junior, then 5A state player of the year as a senior. Oregon State’s roster bio says he helped lead North Eugene to its first state championship in 2010, a milestone that still sits at the center of the school’s baseball identity.

Moore’s playing résumé at Oregon State remains one of the best in school history. He pitched for the Beavers from 2013 through 2015, appeared in 51 games with 48 starts and went 27-9 with a 2.10 ERA. His 27 wins rank ninth in program history, his 2.10 ERA ranks third and his 251 strikeouts rank 10th. In 2013, he won 14 games, tied the Oregon State single-season record at the time and threw three shutouts, which are tied for fifth in school history. He also struck out 14 in an NCAA Regional game, the most by an Oregon State pitcher in the postseason since at least 1983.

Moore said he was excited to return to Corvallis and compete for a national championship. His appointment is still contingent on the completion of university hiring processes, but the move already closes a loop that began on Eugene dirt fields and ran through college baseball, the Seattle Mariners and the majors. Drafted by Seattle in the second round in 2015, 72nd overall, Moore debuted in the big leagues on June 22, 2017, and finished his MLB career with a 1-5 record and 5.51 ERA over parts of two seasons. Oregon State said his 2024 Columbus staff posted a 4.70 ERA with 1,392 strikeouts over 1,278 innings, and his 2025 Lake County staff posted a 3.89 ERA with 1,162 strikeouts over 1,149 2/3 innings.