Craig Kimbrel’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline
Net Worth:
Craig Kimbrel’s estimated net worth is around $35 million. This impressive sum has been accumulated through his successful baseball career, including major league contracts and endorsement deals.
Awards:
- 4× National League Reliever of the Year Award: 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017
- 9× All-Star: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022
- 2011 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever Award
- 3× NL saves leader: 2011, 2013, 2017
- MLB saves leader: 2011, 2017
- Bob Feller Act of Valor Award: 2011
Endorsements:
- Craig Kimbrel has endorsement deals with several major brands, including Nike, Under Armour, and New Era.
- These partnerships contribute significantly to his overall net worth.
Achievements:
- Holds the MLB record for most consecutive scoreless innings to start a career (38 2/3)
- Holds the major league record for most strikeouts in a game by a relief pitcher (14)
- Also Holds the National League record for most strikeouts in a season by a relief pitcher (152)
- Has over 400 career saves
- One of the most dominant relief pitchers in MLB history
Contracts:
Craig Kimbrel has signed several lucrative contracts throughout his career, including:
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- 2011: Signed a 4-year, $42 million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves
- 2015: Signed a 4-year, $58 million contract with the San Diego Padres
- 2019: Signed a 3-year, $43 million contract with the Chicago Cubs
- 2021: Signed a 1-year, $16 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers
- 2022: Signed a 1-year, $16 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Career Life and Timeline:
- 2007: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 33rd round of the MLB draft
- 2010: Makes his Major League debut with the Atlanta Braves
- 2011: Named National League Reliever of the Year and wins the Trevor Hoffman Award
- 2014: Traded to the San Diego Padres
- 2016: Traded to the Boston Red Sox
- 2019: Signs with the Chicago Cubs
- 2021: Signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers
- 2023: Signs a contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Future Aspects
Craig Kimbrel is still a dominant force in Major League Baseball at the age of 35. He shows no signs of slowing down and is expected to continue to be a valuable asset to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the foreseeable future. With his continued success, he is on track to solidify his place as one of the greatest relief pitchers in baseball history.