Kenley Jansen
Curaçaoan baseball relief pitcher
Born
September 30th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Curaçao
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Played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Made his MLB debut in 2010 and became one of the top closers in the league. Achieved multiple All-Star selections and led the league in saves in 2017. Participated in the 2018 World Series with the Dodgers. Transitioned to the Atlanta Braves in 2021, contributing to the team's success.
Multiple All-Star selections
Led MLB in saves in 2017
Participated in 2018 World Series
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