Craig Kimbrel

Professional baseball pitcher

Craig Kimbrel - Professional baseball pitcher
Born

May 28th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball pitcher participated in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2010. Played for teams including the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Boston Red Sox. Achieved significant success with an exceptional strikeout rate and earned numerous awards during the career. Helped the Boston Red Sox secure a World Series title in 2018. Known for a distinctive pitching delivery and effectiveness in closing games.

Earned the MLB Rookie of the Year award in 2011

Led the National League in saves in 2011, 2012, and 2014

Played a crucial role in helping the Boston Red Sox win the 2018 World Series

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