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

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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