On Wednesday, red sox near Kenley Janson he became the seventh pitcher in MLB history to record 400 saves.
Boston, 35, closed the door on the Bravoshis former team, for his ninth save of the year, and in doing so reached the mark of four centuries in his 14-year MLB career.
Among the first to congratulate him was Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez, who recorded a video message for Jansen.
Hi Kenley, I want to be one of the first to congratulate you on your 400th career save. May God bless you, keep you healthy and you will save many more. God bless you my brother. I love you,” saying Martínez, with the game in the background.
Pedro Martínez congratulates Kenley Jansen! pic.twitter.com/EmRwkGjmXh
— Boston Strong (@BostonStrong_34) May 11, 2023
Jansen pitched the ninth inning of the Red Sox’s 5–2 victory against Atlanta, allowing one hit and striking out one batter.
Probably aware of the situation and playing against his old baseball club, Jansen had a little extra speed on his pitches tonight.
According sarah langs, Jansen’s three hardest pitches of the night clocked in at 98.7 mph, 98.5 mph, and 98.4 mph. They were the three fastest pitches he has thrown in seven years, going back to the 2016 season.
It’s just Jansen’s first season pitching for the Red Sox, having spent last season with the Braves and the previous 12 seasons as the Red Sox. dodgers‘ near. Despite his lack of longevity in Beantown, the veteran closer clearly has the respect of one of the franchise’s most legendary pitchers in Martinez.
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