Robert Keith Kessinger (born February 19, 1967) is an American former Major League Baseball player who played as a shortstop in 11 games for the Cincinnati Reds in 1993.

[1] Kessinger was the head baseball coach at Arkansas State University from July 2002 to June 2008, compiling an overall 148–178 record.

He also served as an assistant baseball coach at the University of Mississippi for four seasons, where he had previously been a second-team All SEC shortstop.

His brother, Kevin, was drafted by the Cubs, although retired from professional baseball due to injury before playing in the major leagues.

[2] His nephew, Grae, also became a professional baseball player who made his major league debut for the Houston Astros in 2023.