The professional baseball relief pitcher, Craig Michael Kimbrel was born on 28th May, 1988 in Huntsville, Alabama. He started his MLB career in draft of 2007.Craig played for Atlanta Braves from 2010 to 2014, San Diego Padres in 2015 and Boston Red Sox from 2016 to present. In 2013, Kimbrel also represented USA in the World Baseball Classic. He proved to be an excelling Rookie in 2011. He also received 2011’s Rookie of the Year Award. In 2016, he also set the record of being the Brave’s all time Leader. He did so by passing his 155th Save. As per the latest stats, he has a net worth of $55 million. He earns an annual salary of $ 11 Millions, as per 2016.
Early Life and Career:
Craig Started playing baseball from his school at Huntsville, Alabama. He went to Lee High School. He played his college baseball with Wallace State Community College. Drafted by Alabama Braves in 2007, he was sent back to Wallace State to improve his draft position. Craig was a 96 overall pick in 3rd round of the draft. He was called for the first game of his MLB career in May of 2010 as roster. He played his second game of the season in June, 2010. It was in September, 2010 when he made his first save of the career. He was then playing against New York Mets. Starting 2011 season as team’s primary closer proved to be a source of immense success for Craig. He also set the record for the most saves by a National League Rookie before the All Star games.
He was also chosen by the Bruce Bochy, the Manager of San Francisco Giants, as a pitcher in All Star Games.
Major MLB Achievements and International Baseball
It was in 2012 when he played his Second All Star team. He also won the MLB Delivery Man Award for the month of September, in the same year. He earned 42 saves out of 45 opportunities in National League. In 2012 he produced a K/9 rate of 16.7. He was the first pitcher in baseball history to strike out maximum batters in one season. Craig made his 100th save of the career against San Francisco Giant and set the record of the second youngest player to reach this destiny. His contract with Braves was extended for 2017 on 16th Feb, 2014. It was a $42 million worth contract. In 2015, he was later traded with San Diego Padres. In the same season he reached 200 save of his career and became the fastest player to reach this goal. He was traded with Boston Red Sox, in September, 2015.
Personal Life
It was in May, 2012 when he proposed his girlfriend. He then married to her in December, 2012. His wife’s name is Ashley Holt. They spent their honeymoon in Dominican Republic. Ashley seems to be very social and charitable person. The couple is famous for hosting events for the charitable cause. Among these the causes, like working for the kids with cancer, are worth mentioning. Craig has two other siblings, Matt Kimbrel and Alan Kimbrel.
| Birth Date: | 28 May, 1988 |
| Age: | 31 yrs |
| Occupations: | Baseball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Huntsville |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American baseball player |
| Twitter Id: | Kimbrel46 |
| Net Worth 2021: | 30 million |
