Craig Kimbrel

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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Craig Kimbrel stands as one of the most decorated relievers in baseball history. His nine All-Star selections and four consecutive NL Saves Leader titles demonstrate sustained excellence at the highest level. Reaching 400 career saves places him in an elite tier of pitchers, joining legends like Lee Smith and Trevor Hoffman. His 2018 World Series victory with the Red Sox capped a career filled with dominance and resilience.

AwardsCraig Kimbrel's trophy case includes significant accolades such as the 2011 NL Rookie of the Year Award and a 2018 World Series Championship with the Boston Red Sox. He has been selected to the All-Star Game nine times and won the Reliever of the Year award four times. Additionally, he led the National League in saves for four consecutive seasons from 2011 to 2014.

Honours & Distinctions

World Series Champion

Major League Baseball·2018

Won the championship with the Boston Red Sox

NL Rookie of the Year

Major League Baseball·2011

Recognized as the top rookie in the National League

Rankings & Lists

Top Relief Pitchers of All Time

The Athletic·2023

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

August 2011

The Next Big Thing: Craig Kimbrel

ESPN Magazine

April 2012

Dominance on the Mound

Records & Feats

Youngest Pitcher to Reach 300 Saves

Career Milestone·2018

Achieved the milestone at age 29 with the Boston Red Sox in May 2018

Most Saves by a Rookie

Season Record·2011

Set the MLB record with 46 saves in the 2011 season

Eighth Pitcher to 400 Saves

Historic First·2023

Joined an exclusive club of eight pitchers to reach 400 career saves in May 2023