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Craig Kimbrel vs Dennis Eckersley Comparison

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Seasons

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Craig Kimbrel

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Dennis Eckersley

 

Info

Teams

Craig Kimbrel Atlanta Braves (2010-2014), San Diego Padres (2015), Boston Red Sox (2016-2018), Chicago Cubs (2019-Present)
Dennis Eckersley Cleveland Indians (1975-1977), Boston Red Sox (1978-1984, 1998), Chicago Cubs (1984-1986), Oakland Athletics (1987-1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996-1997)

Position

Craig Kimbrel Closer
Dennis Eckersley Right Handed Pitcher

Height

Craig Kimbrel 6'0"
Dennis Eckersley 6'2"

Weight

Craig Kimbrel 210
Dennis Eckersley 190

Bats

Craig Kimbrel Right
Dennis Eckersley Right

Throws

Craig Kimbrel Right
Dennis Eckersley Right

Drafted/Signed

Craig Kimbrel By the Braves in the 3rd Round (96th Overall) in the 2008 Draft
Dennis Eckersley By the Indians in the 3rd Round (50th Overall) in the 1972 Draft

World Series And Playoff Appearances

World Series

Craig Kimbrel 1 (2018) Star
Dennis Eckersley 1 (1989) Star

World Series Appearances

Craig Kimbrel 1 (2018) Star
Dennis Eckersley 3 (1988-1990) StarStarStar

Playoff Appearances

Craig Kimbrel 7 (2010, 2012-2013, 2016-2018, 2020) StarStarStarStarStarStarStar
Dennis Eckersley 7 (1984, 1988-1990, 1992, 1996, 1998) StarStarStarStarStarStarStar

World Series MVP

Craig Kimbrel 0
Dennis Eckersley 0

Awards And Honors

Hall of Fame

Craig Kimbrel No Still Playing
Dennis Eckersley Yes 83.2% in 2004

Number Retired

Craig Kimbrel No Still Playing
Dennis Eckersley Yes Athletics #43

MVP

Craig Kimbrel 0
Dennis Eckersley 1 (1992) Star

Cy Young

Craig Kimbrel 0
Dennis Eckersley 1 (1992) Star

Rookie of the Year

Craig Kimbrel 1 (2011) Star
Dennis Eckersley No

All-Star Games

Craig Kimbrel 7 (2011-2014, 2016-2018) StarStarStarStarStarStarStar
Dennis Eckersley 6 (1977, 1982, 1988, 1990-1992) StarStarStarStarStarStar

League Leader in Saves

Craig Kimbrel 4 (2011-2014) StarStarStarStar
Dennis Eckersley 2 (1988, 1992) StarStar

Pitching

Wins (W)

Craig Kimbrel 31
Dennis Eckersley 197

Losses (L)

Craig Kimbrel 24
Dennis Eckersley 171

W-L Percentage (WL%)

Craig Kimbrel .564%
Dennis Eckersley .535%

Saves (S)

Craig Kimbrel 348
Dennis Eckersley 390

Games (G)

Craig Kimbrel 583
Dennis Eckersley 1,071

Games Started (GS)

Craig Kimbrel 0
Dennis Eckersley 361

Earned Run Average (ERA)

Craig Kimbrel 2.17
Dennis Eckersley 3.50

Innings Pitched (IP)

Craig Kimbrel 568.2
Dennis Eckersley 3,285.2

Hits Allowed (H)

Craig Kimbrel 316
Dennis Eckersley 3,076

Runs Allowed (R)

Craig Kimbrel 146
Dennis Eckersley 1,382

Earned Runs Allowed (ER)

Craig Kimbrel 137
Dennis Eckersley 1,278

Home Runs Allowed (HR)

Craig Kimbrel 46
Dennis Eckersley 347

Strikeouts (SO)

Craig Kimbrel 926
Dennis Eckersley 2,401

Walks (BB)

Craig Kimbrel 229
Dennis Eckersley 738

Batters Faced (BF)

Craig Kimbrel 2,252
Dennis Eckersley 13,534

Intentional Walks (IBB)

Craig Kimbrel 6
Dennis Eckersley 91

Hit by Pitch (HBP)

Craig Kimbrel 23
Dennis Eckersley 75

Complete Games (CG)

Craig Kimbrel 0
Dennis Eckersley 100

Shutouts (SHO)

Craig Kimbrel 0
Dennis Eckersley 20

Walks and Hits Per Innings Pitched (WHIP)

Craig Kimbrel 0.96
Dennis Eckersley 1.16

Hits Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 5.0
Dennis Eckersley 8.4

Home Runs Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 0.7
Dennis Eckersley 1.0

Strikeouts Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 14.7
Dennis Eckersley 6.6

Walks Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 3.6
Dennis Eckersley 2.0

Strikeout Percentage (SO%)

Craig Kimbrel 41.1%
Dennis Eckersley 17.7%

Walk Percentage (BB%)

Craig Kimbrel 10.2%
Dennis Eckersley 5.5%

Strikeout to Walk Ratio (K/BB)

Craig Kimbrel 4.0
Dennis Eckersley 3.3

RA9

Craig Kimbrel 2.32
Dennis Eckersley 3.79

Playoff Pitching

Wins (W)

Craig Kimbrel 0
Dennis Eckersley 1

Losses (L)

Craig Kimbrel 1
Dennis Eckersley 3

Saves

Craig Kimbrel 7
Dennis Eckersley 15

W-L Percentage (WL%)

Craig Kimbrel 0%
Dennis Eckersley .250%

Earned Run Average – (ERA)

Craig Kimbrel 3.00
Dennis Eckersley 3.00

Games (G)

Craig Kimbrel 19
Dennis Eckersley 28

Innings Pitched (IP)

Craig Kimbrel 21
Dennis Eckersley 36

Strikeouts (SO)

Craig Kimbrel 27
Dennis Eckersley 22

Hits Allowed (H)

Craig Kimbrel 12
Dennis Eckersley 35

Runs Allowed (R)

Craig Kimbrel 8
Dennis Eckersley 12

Earned Runs Allowed (ER)

Craig Kimbrel 7
Dennis Eckersley 12

Home Runs Allowed (HR)

Craig Kimbrel 1
Dennis Eckersley 3

Walks (BB)

Craig Kimbrel 13
Dennis Eckersley 3

Intentional Walks (IBB)

Craig Kimbrel 0
Dennis Eckersley 0

Hit by Pitch (HBP)

Craig Kimbrel 3
Dennis Eckersley 0

Walks and Hits Per Innings Pitched (WHIP)

Craig Kimbrel 1.19
Dennis Eckersley 1.06

Hits Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 5.5
Dennis Eckersley 9.1

Home Runs Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 0.5
Dennis Eckersley 0.8

Strikeouts Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 12.4
Dennis Eckersley 5.7

Strikeout Percentage – (SO%)

Craig Kimbrel 31.4%
Dennis Eckersley 15.6%

Walks Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 6.0
Dennis Eckersley 0.8

Walk Percentage (BBP)

Craig Kimbrel 15.1%
Dennis Eckersley 2.1%

Strikeout to Walk Ration (KPBB)

Craig Kimbrel 2.1
Dennis Eckersley 7.3

Best Pitching

Wins (W)

Craig Kimbrel 5 (2018)
Dennis Eckersley 20 (1978)

Losses (L)

Craig Kimbrel 0 (2017)
Dennis Eckersley 0 (1989)

W-L Percentage (WL%)

Craig Kimbrel 1% (2017)
Dennis Eckersley 1% (1989)

Games (G)

Craig Kimbrel 79 (2011)
Dennis Eckersley 69 (1992)

Games Started (GS)

Craig Kimbrel 0 (2020)
Dennis Eckersley 35 (1978)

Earned Run Average (ERA)

Craig Kimbrel 0.44 (2010)
Dennis Eckersley 0.61 (1990)

Innings Pitched (IP)

Craig Kimbrel 77.0 (2011)
Dennis Eckersley 268.1 (1978)

Hits Allowed (H)

Craig Kimbrel 9 (2010)
Dennis Eckersley 32 (1989)

Runs Allowed (R)

Craig Kimbrel 2 (2010)
Dennis Eckersley 9 (1990)

Earned Runs Allowed (ER)

Craig Kimbrel 1 (2010)
Dennis Eckersley 5 (1990)

Home Runs Allowed (HR)

Craig Kimbrel 0 (2010)
Dennis Eckersley 2 (1990)

Strikeouts (SO)

Craig Kimbrel 127 (2011)
Dennis Eckersley 200 (1976)

Walks (BB)

Craig Kimbrel 12 (2020)
Dennis Eckersley 3 (1989)

Batters Faced (BF)

Craig Kimbrel 306 (2011)
Dennis Eckersley 1121 (1978)

Intentional Walks (IBB)

Craig Kimbrel 0 (2019)
Dennis Eckersley 0 (1997)

Hit by Pitch (HBP)

Craig Kimbrel 0 (2010)
Dennis Eckersley 0 (1990)

Walks and Hits Per Innings Pitched (WHIP)

Craig Kimbrel 0.65 (2012)
Dennis Eckersley 0.61 (1990)

Hits Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 3.9 (2012)
Dennis Eckersley 5.0 (1990)

Home Runs Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 0.0 (2010)
Dennis Eckersley 0.2 (1990)

Strikeouts Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 17.8 (2010)
Dennis Eckersley 10.7 (1993)

Strikeout Percentage – (KP)

Craig Kimbrel 50.2% (2012)
Dennis Eckersley 30.1% (1992)

Walks Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel 1.8 (2017)
Dennis Eckersley 0.5 (1990)

Walk Percentage (BBP)

Craig Kimbrel 5.5% (2017)
Dennis Eckersley 1.5% (1990)

Strikeout to Walk Ration (KPBB)

Craig Kimbrel 9.0 (2017)
Dennis Eckersley 18.3 (1990)

Seasons

Check/Uncheck

Craig Kimbrel

Check/Uncheck

Dennis Eckersley

 

Info

Teams

Craig Kimbrel Atlanta Braves (2010-2014), San Diego Padres (2015), Boston Red Sox (2016-2018), Chicago Cubs (2019-Present)
Dennis Eckersley Cleveland Indians (1975-1977), Boston Red Sox (1978-1984, 1998), Chicago Cubs (1984-1986), Oakland Athletics (1987-1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996-1997)

Position

Craig Kimbrel Closer
Dennis Eckersley Right Handed Pitcher

Height

Craig Kimbrel 6'0"
Dennis Eckersley 6'2"

Weight

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Bats

Craig Kimbrel Right
Dennis Eckersley Right

Throws

Craig Kimbrel Right
Dennis Eckersley Right

Drafted/Signed

Craig Kimbrel By the Braves in the 3rd Round (96th Overall) in the 2008 Draft
Dennis Eckersley By the Indians in the 3rd Round (50th Overall) in the 1972 Draft

World Series And Playoff Appearances

World Series

Craig Kimbrel 1 (2018)
Dennis Eckersley 1 (1989)

World Series Appearances

Craig Kimbrel 1 (2018)
Dennis Eckersley 3 (1988-1990)

Playoff Appearances

Craig Kimbrel 7 (2010, 2012-2013, 2016-2018, 2020)
Dennis Eckersley 7 (1984, 1988-1990, 1992, 1996, 1998)

World Series MVP

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Awards And Honors

Hall of Fame

Craig Kimbrel No Still Playing
Dennis Eckersley Yes 83.2% in 2004

Number Retired

Craig Kimbrel No Still Playing
Dennis Eckersley Yes Athletics #43

MVP

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Cy Young

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Rookie of the Year

Craig Kimbrel 1 (2011)
Dennis Eckersley No

All-Star Games

Craig Kimbrel 7 (2011-2014, 2016-2018)
Dennis Eckersley 6 (1977, 1982, 1988, 1990-1992)

League Leader in Saves

Craig Kimbrel 4 (2011-2014)
Dennis Eckersley 2 (1988, 1992)

Pitching

Wins (W)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Losses (L)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

W-L Percentage (WL%)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Saves (S)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Games (G)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Games Started (GS)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Earned Run Average (ERA)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Innings Pitched (IP)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Hits Allowed (H)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Runs Allowed (R)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Earned Runs Allowed (ER)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Home Runs Allowed (HR)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Strikeouts (SO)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Walks (BB)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Batters Faced (BF)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Intentional Walks (IBB)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Hit by Pitch (HBP)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Complete Games (CG)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Shutouts (SHO)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Walks and Hits Per Innings Pitched (WHIP)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Hits Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Home Runs Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Strikeouts Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Walks Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Strikeout Percentage (SO%)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Walk Percentage (BB%)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Strikeout to Walk Ratio (K/BB)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

RA9

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Playoff Pitching

Wins (W)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Losses (L)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Saves

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

W-L Percentage (WL%)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Earned Run Average – (ERA)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Games (G)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Innings Pitched (IP)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Strikeouts (SO)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Hits Allowed (H)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Runs Allowed (R)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Earned Runs Allowed (ER)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Home Runs Allowed (HR)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Walks (BB)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Intentional Walks (IBB)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Hit by Pitch (HBP)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Walks and Hits Per Innings Pitched (WHIP)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Hits Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Home Runs Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Strikeouts Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Strikeout Percentage – (SO%)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Walks Per 9 Innings

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Walk Percentage (BBP)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

Strikeout to Walk Ration (KPBB)

Craig Kimbrel Dennis Eckersley

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