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Craig Kimbrel
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Craig Kimbrel’s early career dominance was historic. He opened with seven straight All-Star seasons and led the league in saves four times. From 2011 through 2014, his ERAs hovered near or below 1.50 with elite strikeout totals. His fastball-curve combination overwhelmed hitters. Kimbrel reached 400 saves while maintaining one of the highest strikeout rates ever. At peak, he was nearly unhittable. Control issues later in his career introduced volatility. His postseason track record is mixed. Even with fluctuations, his early dominance cements a top-tier ranking.
Career Numbers
56-49
W-L
2.57
ERA
1,285
K
825.1
IP
440
SV