Kenley Jansen is a professional MLB pitcher from the Netherlands Antilles who joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2010. He quickly rose to become the team's closer in 2013 and was named to the National League All-Star team in both 2016 and 2017. His impressive performance helped the Dodgers reach the World Series in 2017. Jansen was born on September 30, 1987 in Netherlands.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $16 Million (2024)
About
MLB pitcher from the Netherlands Antilles who joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2010 and became the team's closer in 2013. He was named to the National League All-Star team in both 2016 and 2017 and helped the Dodgers reach the World Series in 2017.
Before Fame
He was originally signed as a catcher, but his strong arm behind the plate caught the attention of scouts during the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
Trivia
He pitched in the Major Leagues less than a year after learning how to pitch.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Curacao.
Associated With
He and his hero Mariano Rivera both found success in the majors with their devastating cutters.
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