Ryan Langerhans is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on February 20, 1980, in San Antonio, Texas, and attended Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. Langerhans was a standout athlete in high school, playing both baseball and football. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 1998 MLB draft.
Langerhans made his MLB debut with the Braves in 2002, playing in 15 games that season. He spent the next few seasons bouncing between the Braves and their minor league affiliates. In 2005, Langerhans played in a career-high 117 games for the Braves, hitting .241 with 9 home runs and 38 RBIs. He also played in the postseason that year, helping the Braves reach the National League Division Series.
In 2007, Langerhans was traded to the Oakland Athletics, where he played in 38 games before being traded again to the Washington Nationals. He played for the Nationals for two seasons, hitting .237 with 10 home runs and 47 RBIs in 2008. Langerhans then played for the Seattle Mariners from 2009 to 2011, where he was primarily used as a defensive replacement and pinch hitter.
Langerhans played his final MLB season in 2013 with the Toronto Blue Jays, appearing in just 7 games before being released. Over the course of his MLB career, Langerhans played in 764 games, hitting .226 with 44 home runs and 153 RBIs. He was known for his strong defensive skills, particularly in the outfield.
After his playing career ended, Langerhans became a coach and instructor. He currently serves as the hitting coach for the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Langerhans is also involved in various charitable organizations, including the Miracle League of Austin, which provides opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball.
Overall, Ryan Langerhans had a solid MLB career, playing for several teams over the course of more than a decade. While he was never a star player, he was known for his defensive abilities and versatility, playing all three outfield positions. Langerhans has continued to stay involved in baseball as a coach and instructor, passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of players.
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