FCBL Brockton Rox

Ex-Rox Rolling Along

Published on May 7, 2003 under Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL)
Brockton Rox News Release


Brockton, MA – Chris Cosbey, Rox MVP in 2002, and Brooks Kieschnick, converted infielder to pitcher, are both having success in their post-Brockton careers.

Kieschnick made headlines Wednesday, when he pitched in a minor league game in the afternoon and batted in the big leagues that same night. The Milwaukee Brewers purchased his contract from AAA Indianapolis and used him as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning against the Montreal Expos.

"It's great to see Rox alum's thriving in affiliated ball," said Rox Owner Van Schley. "We pride ourselves on our scouting and we're confident that our players will succeed at the next level."

Kieschnick, a former first-round draft choice of the Chicago Cubs in 1993, hit .220 with 8 homeruns and 27 RBI in 113 major league games. Hoping to revitalize his career as a pitcher, he joined the Rox last year. After only a few days in Brockton, he was signed by the Chicago White Sox and was assigned to AAA Charlotte where he went 0-1 with a 2.59 ERA in 25 appearances, batting .275 with 13 homeruns. While Kieschnick's Rox career was brief, it was memorable for a training camp homerun he crushed at Stonehill College. Rox manager Ed Nottle called the blast the longest homerun he had ever witnessed.

Chris Cosbey is also playing for the Brewers organization in Huntsville for their AA affiliate. In 31 at bats through April 30, the outfielder was hitting .290 with 3 doubles and 5 base on balls. The 28-year old Cosbey got the Brewers attention with an outstanding performance for Brockton last season, batting a team-high .300 with 20 stolen bases. The 5'9 speedster has swiped 4 bases for Huntsville and has yet to be caught stealing.

The Brockton Rox play their home games in the city of Brockton's new, state-of-the-art baseball facility, Campanelli Stadium adjacent to the Shaw's Center, a meeting and banquet facility. The club plays a 92 game schedule in the eight-team independent Northeast League.

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