Logan Kensing

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13 innings pitched.

Detroit Tigers

On 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+13 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+13 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017. [8]

Somerset Patriots

On 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.

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Logan Kensing
Logan Kensing pitching for the Detroit Tigers in 2017 Spring Training.jpg
Kensing pitching for the Detroit Tigers
Pitcher
Born: (1982-07-03) July 3, 1982 (age 42)
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