• Full name Craig Michael Kimbrel
  • Born 05/28/1988 in Huntsville, AL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Wallace State CC
  • Debut 05/07/2010
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (96th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2008 (signed for $391,000).
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    Craig Kimbrel leads the list of junior college players in the state. At 6 feet, Kimbrel is an undersized righty with a lightning-quick arm, producing velocity in the mid- to upper 90s. Kimbrel has worked as a starter and closer and profiles to pitch out of the bullpen at the pro level. His slider is still developing as is his command. Kimbrel has overmatched juco hitters this spring, and with each strong performance it became less likely he'd be following though on his commitment to Alabama.

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Minor League Top Prospects

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Best Tools List

  • Rated Best Reliever in the National League in 2014
  • Rated Best Slider in the National League in 2014
  • Rated Best Reliever in the National League in 2013
  • Rated Best Slider in the National League in 2013
  • Rated Best Reliever in the National League in 2012
  • Rated Best Slider in the National League in 2012
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Atlanta Braves in 2010
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Carolina League in 2009
  • Rated Best Fastball in the Atlanta Braves in 2009

Career Transactions

  • Baltimore Orioles designated RHP Craig Kimbrel for assignment.
  • Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Craig Kimbrel.
  • Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent RHP Craig Kimbrel.

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