Craig Kimbrel

About Craig Kimbrel

Flame-throwing All-Star closer known for his borderline unhittable breaking ball, he was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2011 after setting an MLB rookie saves record with 46 for the Atlanta Braves. Prior to the 2016 season, he joined the Boston Red Sox and helped them win the 2018 World Series.

Craig Michael Kimbrel is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball. He previously played for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Boston Red Sox. He is a seven-time All-Star, two-time Reliever of the Year, and a 2018 World Series champion. He is known for his triple-digit fastball, as well as his unique pre-pitch stare. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches and 210 pounds, he both throws and bats right-handed. As a rookie with the Braves in 2011, Kimbrel was named their closer, and set an MLB record for saves by a rookie, with 46. He was awarded the National League's 2011 Rookie of the Year Award. He led the NL in saves for four consecutive seasons, from 2011 through 2014. He recorded his 200th save in June 2015 with the Padres, and his 300th save in May 2018 with the Red Sox, making him youngest pitcher in MLB history to reach the milestone.

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Trivia

He posted a razor thin 1.01 ERA in 63 appearances in 2012, saving 42 games.

Craig Kimbrel before fame

In Alabama, he attended Lee High School.

Achievement of Craig Kimbrel

In 63 outings in 2012, he had a 1.01 ERA and saved 42 games.

Salary 2020

11u00a0million USD (2016)

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Craig Kimbrel family life

Huntsville, Alabama is where he was born and reared. In 2012, he married Ashley Holt.

Associations of Craig Kimbrel

Since perennial All-Star Albert Pujols in 2001, he was the first NL Rookie of the Year to get unanimous votes.

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