# Logan Kensing > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Logan_Kensing > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Logan_Kensing.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Kensing > Source revision: 1351590760 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American baseball player (born 1982)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography | image = Logan Kensing pitching for the Detroit Tigers in 2017 Spring Training.jpg | width = 270 | caption = Kensing pitching for the [Detroit Tigers](/source/Detroit_Tigers) | name = Logan Kensing | team = | number = | position = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher) | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|7|3}} | birth_place = [Boerne, Texas](/source/Boerne%2C_Texas), U.S. | bats = Right | throws = Right | debutleague = MLB | debutdate = September 10 | debutyear = 2004 | debutteam = Florida Marlins | finalleague = MLB | finaldate = April 11 | finalyear = 2016 | finalteam = Detroit Tigers | statyear = | statleague = MLB | stat1label = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching)) | stat1value = 10–10 | stat2label = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) | stat2value = 5.70 | stat3label = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s | stat3value = 158 | teams = *[Florida Marlins](/source/Florida_Marlins) ({{mlby|2004}}–{{mlby|2009}}) *[Washington Nationals](/source/Washington_Nationals) ({{mlby|2009}}) *[Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies) ({{mlby|2013}}) *[Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners) ({{mlby|2015}}) *[Detroit Tigers](/source/Detroit_Tigers) ({{mlby|2016}}) }} '''Logan French Kensing''' (born July 3, 1982) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Florida Marlins](/source/Florida_Marlins), [Washington Nationals](/source/Washington_Nationals), [Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies), [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners), and [Detroit Tigers](/source/Detroit_Tigers). ==Playing career== ===Florida Marlins=== Kensing was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 2nd round of the [2003 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2003_Major_League_Baseball_draft) out of [Texas A&M University](/source/Texas_A%26M_University). Kensing made his Major League Baseball debut on September 10, {{mlby|2004}}. [[File:Logan Kensing 2006 (cropped).jpg|250px|right|thumb|Kensing during his tenure with the [Florida Marlins in 2006](/source/2006_Florida_Marlins_season)]] ===Washington Nationals=== After being [designated for assignment](/source/designated_for_assignment) by the Marlins, Kensing was traded to the [Washington Nationals](/source/Washington_Nationals) in exchange for Kyle Gunderson on April 29, 2009. In August 2009, the Nationals designated him for assignment again.[http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090429&content_id=4480822&vkey=pr_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was Washington Nationals acquire relief pitcher Logan Kensing from Marlins] 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=== On April 7, 2010, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/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=== On April 2, 2011, Kensing signed with the [Bridgeport Bluefish](/source/Bridgeport_Bluefish) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball). He appeared in 9 games for Bridgeport, recording a 1.59 ERA with 16 strikeouts across {{fraction|11|1|3}} innings of relief. ===New York Yankees=== On June 29, 2011, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the [New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees).{{cite web|last=Axisa|first=Mike|title=Minor Deals: Kensing, Bautista|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/06/minor-deals-kensing-bautista.html|work=MLBTradeRumors.com|accessdate=June 30, 2011}} He became a free agent following the season on November 2. ===Pittsburgh Pirates=== On January 4, 2012, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the [Pittsburgh Pirates](/source/Pittsburgh_Pirates).{{cite web|last=Williams|first=Tim|title=Pirates Sign Logan Kensing, Make Jo-Jo Reyes Official|url=http://www.piratesprospects.com/2012/01/pirates-sign-logan-kensing-make-jo-jo-reyes-official.html|date=January 4, 2012}} He became a free agent following the season on November 2. ===Colorado Rockies=== On December 11, 2012, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the [Colorado Rockies](/source/Colorado_Rockies). Kensing was called up by the Rockies from the Triple-A [Colorado Springs Sky Sox](/source/Colorado_Springs_Sky_Sox) on June 16, 2013, and made his Rockies debut on June 19 against the [Toronto Blue Jays](/source/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](/source/Colorado_Springs_Sky_Sox) on June 24. He became a free agent on October 1.[https://web.archive.org/web/20131004220224/http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_trn&sid=milb&lid=112&ymd=201310 October 2013 minor league transactions] ===Seattle Mariners=== On January 17, 2014, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners). He became a free agent following the season on November 2. ===Chicago White Sox=== On November 20, 2014, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the [Chicago White Sox](/source/Chicago_White_Sox). He was released on April 5. ===Seattle Mariners (second stint)=== On May 13, 2015, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners). He was called up from the [Triple-A](/source/Triple-A_(baseball)) [Tacoma Rainiers](/source/Tacoma_Rainiers) on August 23. For the first time since October 4, 2011, Kensing got the win against the [Houston Astros](/source/Houston_Astros) on September 1, pitching a scoreless seventh inning. 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 15{{frac|1|3}} innings pitched. ===Detroit Tigers=== On December 23, 2015, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the [Detroit Tigers](/source/Detroit_Tigers), and was invited to [spring training](/source/spring_training).{{cite news|title=Tigers sign 6 players to minor-league deals|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/12/23/tigers-sign-6-players-minor-league-deals/77827736/|accessdate=December 23, 2015|newspaper=[The Detroit News](/source/The_Detroit_News)|date=December 23, 2015}} After a solid spring training (2.61 ERA in {{frac|10|1|3}} innings) and injuries to [Alex Wilson](/source/Alex_Wilson_(baseball)) and [Blaine Hardy](/source/Blaine_Hardy), Kensing was added to the Detroit Tigers major league roster to start the 2016 season.{{cite news|title=Detroit Tigers' 25-man roster appears set as Logan Kensing makes it |url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/04/01/detroit-tigers-roster-2016/82507632/ |newspaper=[Detroit Free Press](/source/Detroit_Free_Press) |last=Sipple |first=George |accessdate=April 1, 2016 |date=April 1, 2016}} He was designated for assignment on April 18, 2016, when they activated [Blaine Hardy](/source/Blaine_Hardy) from the 15-day DL. He was sent outright to the [Toledo Mud Hens](/source/Toledo_Mud_Hens) two days later. On November 17, 2016, Kensing re–signed with the Tigers on a minor league contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-nov-12-18/#Cdo3LoKr4XPZbC2h.97|title=Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18|last=Eddy|first=Matt|work=baseballamerica.com|date=November 21, 2016|accessdate=November 21, 2016}} Kensing spent the 2017 season with Triple–A Toledo, making 66 appearances and recording a 2.54 ERA with 57 strikeouts in {{fraction|74|1|3}} innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2017|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2017/?amphtml|access-date=June 7, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}} ===Somerset Patriots=== On March 26, 2018, Kensing signed with the [Somerset Patriots](/source/Somerset_Patriots) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball).{{cite web|url=http://www.somersetpatriots.com/news/?article_id=3200|title=Somerset Patriots Sign Nine-Year MLB Vet Logan Kensing|work=Somerset Patriots|accessdate=March 26, 2018}} In 55 appearances for Somerset, he posted a 3–4 record and 4.00 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 54 innings of work. Kensing became a free agent following the 2018 season. ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{baseballstats|mlb=434137|espn=6118|br=k/kensilo01|fangraphs=6166|brm=kensin001log|retro=K/Pkensl001}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Kensing, Logan}} Category:1982 births Category:Living people Category:Baseball players from San Antonio Category:Florida Marlins players Category:Washington Nationals players Category:Colorado Rockies players Category:Seattle Mariners players Category:Detroit Tigers players Category:Major League Baseball pitchers Category:Texas A&M Aggies baseball players Category:Jamestown Jammers players Category:Greensboro Bats players Category:Jupiter Hammerheads players Category:Carolina Mudcats players Category:Gulf Coast Marlins players Category:Albuquerque Isotopes players Category:21st-century American sportsmen Category:Syracuse Chiefs players Category:Bridgeport Bluefish players Category:Bradenton Marauders players Category:Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees players Category:Altoona Curve players Category:Indianapolis Indians players Category:Colorado Springs Sky Sox players Category:Tacoma Rainiers players Category:Toledo Mud Hens players Category:Somerset Patriots players --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Logan Kensing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Kensing) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Kensing?action=history)). 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