Miguel Asencio

Miguel Asencio was a professional baseball pitcher active in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2006. Born in 1980, Asencio made his debut with the Kansas City Royals, showcasing his talents in an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and an increasing emphasis on strikeouts. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7-8 with a 5.12 earned run average (ERA), reflecting both the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers during the early 2000s. Asencio's career included a total of 92 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to miss bats despite not recording any saves. His time in the league spanned various teams and culminated in a brief stint with the Royals, where he aimed to establish himself as a reliable arm in their rotation. Although his career was relatively short, Asencio’s contributions to the game during a dynamic period in baseball history positioned him as a noteworthy figure among pitchers of his generation.