Craig Kimbrel

Major League Baseball Relief Pitcher

American Huntsville, AL Gemini

Quick Info

ProfessionMajor League Baseball Relief Pitcher
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth28/05/1988
Age38 years
BirthplaceHuntsville, AL
Zodiac SignGemini

Latest News about Craig Kimbrel

19/09/2026

The Kansas City Royals placed Craig Kimbrel on the bereavement list after he had joined the club in August 2026. The move was a temporary roster transaction and did not indicate any change to his long-term status with the team.

10/08/2026

Craig Kimbrel signed a major league contract with the Kansas City Royals, becoming their bullpen addition for the stretch run. The move came after he elected free agency following his brief stint with the Tampa Bay Rays earlier in the season.

04/08/2026

The Tampa Bay Rays designated Craig Kimbrel for assignment after signing him in late May 2026. He had given the Rays veteran relief depth but was removed from the active roster as the team reshuffled its bullpen.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameCraig Michael Kimbrel
NicknameDirty Craig

Physical Stats & More

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 215 lbs

Career

MLB Debut07/05/2010
Draft2008, Atlanta Braves, Round 3, Pick 96
Teams
  • Atlanta Braves
  • San Diego Padres
  • Boston Red Sox
  • Chicago Cubs
  • Chicago White Sox
  • Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Philadelphia Phillies
  • Baltimore Orioles
  • Houston Astros
  • New York Mets
  • Tampa Bay Rays
  • Kansas City Royals
Achievements
  • NL Rookie of the Year (2011)
  • 9x All-Star
  • World Series Champion (2018, Boston Red Sox)
  • 440 Career Saves (8th All-Time)
  • 440 Career Saves (5th All-Time)
  • Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year (2014)
  • Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year (2017)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Set NL rookie record with 46 saves in 2011
2. Fastest to 200 saves in 318 games
3. Member of Water Mission charity efforts

Also born on 28 May

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