Kenley Jansen

Professional Baseball Pitcher

Curaçaoan Willemstad, Curaçao

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Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Baseball Pitcher
NationalityCuraçaoan
Date of Birth30/09/1987
Age38 years
BirthplaceWillemstad, Curaçao

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKenley Geronimo Jansen
NicknameKenleyfornia

Physical Stats & More

Height6'5"
Weight265 lbs
Bats/ThrowsBoth/Right

Personal Life

Started Playing BaseballAge 6

Family

SiblingsYoungest of three sons

Career

Teams
  • Los Angeles Dodgers: 2004-2022 (signed undrafted free agent 2004, debut 24/07/2010, closer from 2012)
Atlanta Braves2023
Boston Red Sox2024
Detroit Tigers2025
Achievements
  • 4-time MLB All-Star
  • 2-time NL Reliever of the Year (2016, 2017)
  • NL saves leader (2017, 2022)
  • 300 saves (2019)
  • 400 saves (2023)
  • 450 saves (08/04/2025)
  • World Series champion (2020)
Los Angeles Angels2026-present

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Originally signed as catcher, converted to pitcher in minors
2. Played outfield, shortstop, first base, and catcher before pitching
3. Tied Jim Brewer's franchise record with 604 strikeouts by a reliever (August 24, 2016)
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