Craig Kimbrel's Rays Debut Pushes Him Closer to MLB Record
Summary
Craig Kimbrel made his debut pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays on the same day he signed with them, appearing in a game against the Baltimore Orioles without allowing any runs. The Rays are the 11th team Kimbrel has played for in his Major League Baseball (MLB) career, putting him close to the record of 14 teams played for by a pitcher.Key Facts
- Craig Kimbrel pitched a scoreless inning for the Tampa Bay Rays on the day he signed with them.
- Kimbrel faced his former team, the Baltimore Orioles, during this appearance.
- The Rays are the 11th MLB team Kimbrel has played for in his career.
- The MLB record for most teams played for by a pitcher is 14, held by Rich Hill and Edwin Jackson.
- Kimbrel began the 2024 season with the New York Mets but was designated for assignment on May 22.
- He started his career with the Atlanta Braves, winning the 2011 National League Rookie of the Year award.
- Kimbrel was once known for his very fast pitches, but his fastball speed has declined to an average of about 93.6 mph.
- He has 440 saves in his career, ranking fifth all-time in MLB saves.
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