Atlanta Braves
New Braves closer Craig Kimbrel
New Braves closer Craig Kimbrel.
![Kimbrel, right with rookie setup man Jonny Venters in the middle, pitched some for the team late in 2010 including against the Giants in the postseason. "He throws 96 [mph], and it looks 110," says Braves catcher Brian McCann of Kimbrel's fastball. "He comes right at you with the four-seam fastball. It's hard to pick up as a catcher; I can only imagine trying to hit it. It shoots out, it seems like it comes right out of his shoulder."](https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JNW7N4UEI7BKJAZECMKFN422QU.jpg?auth=21af1baeb648d35ab4d18d082a6ac8a2f1b35b470f9f5099bd4441d08ef7d8ce&width=3840&height=2849&smart=true)
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At 22, Craig Kimbrel is in his first season as the Braves closer, replacing Billy Wagner. The former Braves closer has faith in the youngster, picking him up for his fantasy baseball team.
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