Logan Kensing is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. Kensing was born on July 3, 1982, in San Antonio, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University. He was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the second round of the 2003 MLB draft.
Kensing made his MLB debut on September 10, 2004, for the Marlins. He played for the Marlins until 2009, appearing in 134 games and posting a 5.31 ERA. In 2010, Kensing played for the Washington Nationals, where he appeared in 20 games and posted a 7.43 ERA. He then played for the Seattle Mariners in 2011, appearing in 21 games and posting a 3.72 ERA.
After a brief stint in the minor leagues, Kensing returned to the majors in 2013, playing for the Colorado Rockies. He appeared in 28 games and posted a 4.08 ERA. Kensing then played for the Detroit Tigers in 2014, appearing in 14 games and posting a 6.75 ERA. He also played for the Seattle Mariners in 2015, appearing in 10 games and posting a 7.94 ERA.
Kensing's final MLB appearance was on June 26, 2016, for the Washington Nationals. He finished his MLB career with a 5.79 ERA in 134 games.
After his MLB career, Kensing played in the Mexican League for the Diablos Rojos del Mexico in 2017 and 2018. He then played for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in 2019.
Throughout his career, Kensing was known for his fastball, which could reach speeds of up to 98 miles per hour. However, he struggled with control issues, which led to high walk rates and a high number of hits allowed.
Despite his struggles, Kensing was able to carve out a career in professional baseball, playing for several teams over the course of his career. While he may not have achieved the same level of success as some of his peers, Kensing's dedication and perseverance are a testament to his love of the game.
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