CRAIG
KIMBREL
P
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Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
215 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
13
years
Debut
May 7, 2010
Born
May 28, 1988
(37 yrs)
Huntsville, Alabama
Hometown
Huntsville, Alabama
Drafted
Drafted by Atlanta in 2008 (3/96).
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2026.
Season Stats
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| W Wins
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L Losses
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ERA Earned Run Average
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G Games
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GS Games Started
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CG Complete Games
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SHO Shutouts
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SV Saves
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HLD Holds
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IP Innings Pitched
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H Hits Allowed
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R Runs Allowed
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ER Earned Runs
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HR Home Runs Allowed
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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WHIP Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-24 |
Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
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| 2025-11-02 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2025-08-22 |
Signed as a free agent by the Houston Astros to a one-year contract.
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| 2025-08-22 |
Released by the Texas Rangers.
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| 2025-06-12 |
Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NL | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 2011 |
| NL | Rolaids Relief Man Rolaids Relief Man | 2012 |
| AL | Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year Most outstanding relief pitcher of the season | 2017 |
| NL | Trevor Hoffman Reliever of the Year Most outstanding relief pitcher of the season | 2014 |
| MLB | Delivery Man of the Year Award Most outstanding relief pitcher of the season | 2013 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2012, 2011 (replacement) |