NCC pitcher of the year in 2008, winning 10 games for UNO.
South Dakota High School Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005. Sioux Empire League Most Valuable Player in 2006. State A amateur all-tournament team in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Had 5 wins, 5 saves and 53 strikeouts in 52 innings for Muscatine CC in 2006, also batting .338.
Struck out 20 batters and also homered and doubled in a win over Brandon Valley in June, 2006.
Led Roadrunner pitchers in strikeouts and wins each of last two seasons.
Son of Tom Kessinger, longtime amateur standout for Renner, and grandson of Ken Kessinger, former Augustana baseball coach.