Windber Grad Braxton Roxby Leads 7 Minor Leaguers with Local Ties

The former Pitt-Johnstown pitcher is making waves with the Sacramento River Cats in Triple-A.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:33am

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Braxton Roxby, a graduate of Windber Area High School and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, is turning heads with his recent performance on the mound for the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Roxby is one of seven minor league players with connections to the local area who are making an impact at the professional level.

Why it matters

The success of local athletes like Roxby in the minor leagues is a source of pride for the Windber and Johnstown communities, and highlights the talent pipeline from the region's high schools and colleges to the professional ranks. As fans follow the journeys of these homegrown players, it reinforces the region's reputation for producing skilled ballplayers.

The details

Roxby, a right-handed pitcher, recently delivered a strong outing for the River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. The 24-year-old is one of seven minor leaguers with ties to the Windber and Johnstown areas who are making waves in professional baseball.

  • Roxby is coming off a strong mound appearance with the Sacramento River Cats in the Class Triple-A Pacific Coast League.

The players

Braxton Roxby

A graduate of Windber Area High School and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Roxby is a right-handed pitcher currently playing for the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants.

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The takeaway

The success of local athletes like Braxton Roxby in the minor leagues demonstrates the strength of the baseball talent pipeline in the Windber and Johnstown communities, and gives fans in the region something to cheer about as they follow the journeys of these homegrown players.