Do you like Craig Kimbrel and the Atlanta Braves as much as I do? At the age of 4 Craig Kimbrel began his baseball career. He didn't play tee ball like most kids, he went straight to the coach's field. Between the ages of 4 and 12 Craig played on the Civic League team in his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. He played in the Babe Ruth league from age 12-16. Growing up through baseball, Craig's positions were 3rd base and outfield, not pitcher. Kimbrel played high school for Lee High in Huntsville, Alabama. Born May 28, 1988 in Huntsville, Alabama, number 46 of the Atlanta Braves. He broke the saves record in the 2011 season. He was also awarded the National League MVP. Kimbrel was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2007 in the 33rd round but declined. He wanted to stay at Wallace State Community College because he wanted to get into the draft. He was later selected by the Braves in the 2008 draft as the 96th pick in the draft. Kimbrel did not start with Atlanta but started with Gwinnett on May 5, 2010. Kimbrel's 2010 to 2011 seasons. In 2010 he achieved approx...
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