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Craig Kimbrel

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (May 28, 1988- )
    Born in Huntsville, Alabama
    Relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves
    National League Rookie of the Year (2011)
    NL Rolaids Relief Man Award winner (2012)

Why he might be annoying:

    He blew a save opportunity, which eventually cost the Braves a playoff berth (2010).
    Despite being a clutch closer during the regular season, he tended to buckle under the pressure in crucial games.
    Some baseball pundits felt he was overworked for a young pitcher.
    He speaks with a thick Southern accent.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He made his major league debut in the 2010 National League Divisional Series.
    He is the fastest pitcher in Braves history to record 100 career strikeouts, surpassing the rookie record set by John Rocker.
    He surpassed many major league rookie save records during his first full season in the major leagues.
    He was the first National League rookie since Albert Pujols to win the award on a unanimous vote.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 200 Votes: 22.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying