Kenley Jansen's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kenley Jansen.

Kenley Jansen is a professional baseball pitcher from Curaçao, currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels in MLB. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Boston Red Sox. He is known as one of the top closers in baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1991: Broke Team Records

In 2015, Jansen broke Jay Howell's team records, set in 1991, of 13 games without a walk to start a season and 20 strikeouts without a walk to start a season.

2008: Played for Great Lakes Loons

In 2008, Jansen played with the Loons, hitting .227 with 9 home runs in 79 games, and was selected to the mid-season Midwest League All-Star game.

2011: Key Member of Dodgers' Bullpen

In 2011, Jansen became a key member of the Dodgers' bullpen, posting a 2-1 record with a 2.85 ERA and five saves. He also set a new Major League season record with 16+1⁄3 strikeouts per nine innings.

2012: Strikeout Rates through 2012

Through the 2012 season, Kenley Jansen had recorded extremely high strikeout rates, garnering 14.6 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched.

2013: Previous Record

In 2017, Jansen recorded his 36th strikeout of the season, setting an MLB season record for most strikeouts without giving up a walk. The previous record was held by Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, who struck out 35 batters before giving up a walk in the 2013 season.

2016: NL Reliever of the Year

In 2016, Jansen was named NL Reliever of the Year.

2017: Led National League in Saves

In 2017, Jansen led the National League in saves.

2017: Second NL Reliever of the Year Award

In 2017, Jansen was awarded the National League Reliever of the Year Award for the second straight year. He set a record for most strikeouts without a walk, reaching 51 before issuing his first walk of the season. He was also named to his second straight All-Star Game.

2018: Third All-Star Game Selection

In 2018, Jansen was chosen for his third straight All-Star Game after a strong performance in May, June, and July.

2019: Reached 300 Career Saves

In 2019, Jansen became the 30th pitcher to reach 300 career saves, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2020: 2020 Season Performance and World Series

In 2020, Kenley Jansen dealt with a COVID-19 infection affecting his conditioning, pitched 24.1 innings over 27 games with a 3-1 record, a 3.33 ERA, and 11 saves, leading the National League with 24 games finished. He secured a save in the Wild Card Series and pitched in the NLDS and NLCS. In Game 4 of the 2020 World Series, Jansen blew his fourth career World Series save, setting a new World Series record.

2021: 2021 Season and Postseason

On August 25, 2021, Kenley Jansen recorded his 1,000th strikeout in MLB history against Austin Nola. He finished the 2021 season with 38 saves, a 2.22 ERA, and 86 strikeouts in 69 innings. In the National League Wild Card Game, he earned the win with a scoreless ninth inning. He also pitched in the 2021 NLDS and NLCS, recording a save in Game 3 of the NLCS.

May 10, 2023: Reaches 400 Saves

On May 10, 2023, Kenley Jansen became the seventh pitcher in MLB history to record 400 saves.

2023: Reached 400 Career Saves

In 2023, Jansen became the 7th pitcher to reach a total of 400 career saves, further solidifying his place in baseball history.

2024: 2024 Season Performance

In 2024, Kenley Jansen began the season as Boston's closer and on April 20, he earned his 425th career save, passing John Franco for fifth place on the all-time list. He finished the 2024 season with 27 saves, a 3.29 ERA, and 62 strikeouts in 54+2⁄3 innings.