TL1 Round Rock Express

Kieschnick, Langerhans honored at Express Winter Banquet

Published on January 24, 2004 under Texas League (TL1)
Round Rock Express News Release


ROUND ROCK, Texas – Brooks Kieschnick was named the Central Texas Professional Player of the Year and Round Rock High School coach John Langerhans was surprised with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Round Rock Express Winter Banquet Saturday night. The even benefited Round Rock Sertoma, a charity dedicated to helping children overcome hearing disabilities.

Kieschnick made national headlines during the 2003 season when he made the Milwaukee Brewers as a relief pitcher and outfielder. He flourished in both positions, becoming a dependable arm out of the bullpen, while also hitting .300 with seven home runs in only 70 at-bats.

"This whole event was put on superbly," Kieschnick said. "It was a great honor to just be part of this. Reid (Ryan) said that this could grow into something really big. I can see why."

Langerhans is synonymous with high school baseball in Texas. Langerhans coached for 28 years, including 19 at Round Rock. He recorded 613 wins and claimed the Class 5A State Championship in 1997 before retiring in June..

"This is really a surprise," Langerhans said. "I've had a great career and been fortunate to be a part of a community like Round Rock. I'd like to thank the Round Rock Express and Sertoma for this great honor."

Chris Burke and Chad Qualls were named the Round Rock Express Player and Pitcher of the Year, respectively. Dustin Majewski and Houston Street were honored as the Collegiate Player and Pitcher of the Year, with Tom Robbins of Texas State named the Collegiate Newcomer of the Year.

A pre-season All-Cen Tex High School Team was also recognized: Matt Aubry, pitcher, Round Rock Westwood; Brad Bevil, pitcher, New Braunfels; Jordan Danks, outfield, Round Rock; Stephen Derrick, second base, Cedar Park; Noah Gibson, catcher, Leander; Greg Golson, outfield, Pflugerville Connally; Kevin Kelso, infielder, Pflugerville; Taylor Rust, second base, Cedar Park; Jordan Street, pitcher, Austin Westlake; Brian Taylor, shortstop, Round Rock Westwood; Cory Thell, pitcher, Leander; Chad Thielpape, first base, Round Rock Westwood.

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