Kenley Jansen's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Kenley Jansen is a Curaçaoan professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels in MLB. Prior to joining the Angels, he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Boston Red Sox. Known for his cutter, he established himself as one of the premier closers in baseball during his tenure with the Dodgers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1991: Broke Jay Howell's Records

In 2015, Kenley 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.

2011: Key Member of the Bullpen

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

2012: Strikeout Rate

Through the 2012 season, Kenley Jansen had recorded 14.6 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched, the second-highest total in history among pitchers who have thrown at least 140 innings.

2013: Adam Wainwright's previous record

In 2013, Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright had struck out 35 batters before giving up a walk in a season.

2016: NL Reliever of the Year

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

2017: Second NL Reliever of the Year Award

In 2017, Kenley Jansen earned his second NL Reliever of the Year Award.

2017: NL Saves Leader

In 2017, Kenley Jansen led the National League (NL) in saves.

2017: Second Straight NL Reliever of the Year

In 2017, Kenley Jansen was awarded the National League Reliever of the Year Award for the second straight year, after recording 41 saves, 109 strikeouts, and a 1.32 ERA.

2017: World Series Appearance

In the 2017 World Series against the Houston Astros, Kenley Jansen allowed two runs, including a solo homer by Marwin González in Game Two, which was his first blown save in the postseason and snapped his MLB record of converting his first 12 post-season save opportunities. The Dodgers lost the series in seven games.

2018: Third All-Star Game Selection

In 2018, Kenley Jansen was chosen for his third straight All-Star game after turning around a shaky April with effective performances in May, June, and July.

2018: 2018 World Series Struggles

In the 2018 World Series, Kenley Jansen struggled, blowing two save opportunities as he allowed game-tying home runs to Jackie Bradley Jr. in Game 3 and Steve Pearce in Game 4, as the Dodgers lost the series to the Boston Red Sox in five games.

2019: 300 Career Saves

In 2019, Kenley Jansen reached 300 career saves.

2021: 2021 Season

In 2021, Kenley Jansen recorded his 1,000th strikeout on August 25, against Austin Nola of the San Diego Padres. He finished the 2021 season with 38 saves, a 2.22 ERA, and 86 strikeouts in 69 innings. He also recorded a win in the National League Wild Card Game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

May 10, 2023: Recorded 400 Saves

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

2023: 400 Career Saves

In 2023, Kenley Jansen reached 400 career saves.

2024: 2024 Season

In 2024, Kenley Jansen earned his 425th career save on April 20, passing John Franco for fifth place on the major-league all-time list. He finished the 2024 season with 27 saves, a 3.29 ERA, and 62 strikeouts.