Craig Kimbrel
Position:
Relief Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-0, 215lb (183cm, 97kg)
Team:
Baltimore Orioles (majors)
Born:
May 28, 1988
in Huntsville, AL
us
Draft: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 33rd round of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft from Wallace State Community College (Hanceville, AL) and the Atlanta Braves in the 3rd round of the 2008 MLB June Amateur Draft from Wallace State Community College (Hanceville, AL).
High School: Lee HS (Huntsville, AL)
School: Wallace State Community College (Hanceville, AL)
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2011 season
2024 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2024, 1 yr/$13M (24) & 25 team option
Service Time (01/2024): 12.161
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Free Agent: 2025
Agents: SportsMeter
National Team:
us
USA (WBC)
Full Name: Craig Michael Kimbrel
Nicknames:
Dirty Craig
Pronunciation: \KIM-bruhl\
Twitter:
@Kimbrel46
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