Craig Kimbrel
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Jersey No.: 46 |
DOB : 28 May 1988 |
Place of Birth : Huntsville, Alabama |
National Team : United States |
Pro Career : May 7, 2010 for the Atlanta Braves |
Specialization : Relief pitcher |
Clubs : Atlanta Braves |
Bats : Right |
Throws : Right |
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Craig Michael Kimbrel is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB). Kimbrel became the Braves' closer in his rookie year of 2011 season and subsequently set an MLB record for saves by a rookie with 46. He was awarded the National League's 2011 Rookie of the Year Award. On June 6, 2014, he recorded his 155th save, surpassing the previous mark of 154 set by John Smoltz, to become the Braves all-time leader in saves
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