Logan French Kensing (born July 3, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Washington Nationals, Colorado Rockies, Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers.
| Logan Kensing | |
|---|---|
 Kensing pitching for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 3, 1982 Boerne, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 10, 2004, for the Florida Marlins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 11, 2016, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 10–10 |
| Earned run average | 5.70 |
| Strikeouts | 158 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Playing career
editFlorida Marlins
editKensing was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 2nd round of the 2003 Major League Baseball draft out of Texas A&M University.
Kensing made his Major League Baseball debut on September 10, 2004.
Washington Nationals
editAfter being designated for assignment by the Marlins, Kensing was traded to the Washington Nationals in exchange for Kyle Gunderson on April 29, 2009. In August 2009, the Nationals designated him for assignment again.[1]
On December 15, 2009, Kensing was re-signed by the Nationals with an invite to spring training. On March 17, 2010, the Nationals released Kensing.
Tampa Bay Rays
editOn April 7, 2010, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. However, he was forced to undergo two shoulder surgeries during the season and missed the whole year. He was released on May 9.
Bridgeport Bluefish
editOn April 2, 2011, Kensing signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He appeared in 9 games 11.1 innings of relief going 0-0 with a 1.59 ERA and 16 strikeouts.
New York Yankees
editOn June 29, 2011, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.[2] He became a free agent following the season on November 2.
Pittsburgh Pirates
editOn January 4, 2012, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[3] He became a free agent following the season on November 2.
Colorado Rockies
editOn December 11, 2012, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies. Kensing was called up by the Colorado Rockies from the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox on June 16, 2013, and made his Rockies debut on June 19 against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was designated for assignment on June 21, 2013, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox on June 24. He became a free agent on October 1.[4]
Seattle Mariners
editOn January 17, 2014, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. He became a free agent following the season on November 2.
Chicago White Sox
editOn November 20, 2014, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. He was released on April 5.
Seattle Mariners (second stint)
editOn May 13, 2015, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. He was called up from the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on August 23, 2015. For the first time since October 4, 2011, Kensing got the win against the Houston Astros on September 1. He pitched a scoreless seventh. He was released on October 19. During the 2015 season, Kensing appeared in 19 games for the Mariners, where he compiled a 2–1 record with a 5.87 ERA. He had 13 strikeouts in 151⁄3 innings pitched.
Detroit Tigers
editOn December 23, 2015, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers, and was invited to spring training.[5] After a solid spring training (2.61 ERA in 10+1⁄3 innings) and injuries to Alex Wilson and Blaine Hardy, Kensing was added to the Detroit Tigers major league roster to start the 2016 season.[6] He was designated for assignment on April 18, 2016, when they activated Blaine Hardy from the 15-day DL. He was sent outright to the Toledo Mud Hens two days later.
On November 17, 2016, Kensing re–signed with the Tigers on a minor league contract.[7] Kensing spent the 2017 season with Triple–A Toledo, making 66 appearances and recording a 2.54 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 74+1⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[8]
Somerset Patriots
editOn March 26, 2018, Kensing signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[9] He became a free agent following the 2018 season. In 55 games 54 innings of relief he went 3-4 with a 4.00 ERA and 55 strikeouts.
References
edit- ^ Washington Nationals acquire relief pitcher Logan Kensing from Marlins
- ^ Axisa, Mike. "Minor Deals: Kensing, Bautista". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- ^ Williams, Tim (January 4, 2012). "Pirates Sign Logan Kensing, Make Jo-Jo Reyes Official".
- ^ October 2013 minor league transactions
- ^ "Tigers sign 6 players to minor-league deals". The Detroit News. December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ Sipple, George (April 1, 2016). "Detroit Tigers' 25-man roster appears set as Logan Kensing makes it". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "Somerset Patriots Sign Nine-Year MLB Vet Logan Kensing". Somerset Patriots. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet