Baseball Player
Kenley Jansen
1987 - today
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Kenley Jansen
His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Kenley Jansen is the 99th most popular baseball player, the 10th most popular biography from Curaçao and the most popular Curaçaoan Baseball Player.
Kenley Jansen is most famous for his exceptional career as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, particularly as a dominant closer with a record-breaking number of saves and multiple All-Star selections. A surprising fact is that he was born in 1987 on the island of Curaçao and began his professional career as a catcher before switching to pitching, overcoming a heart condition that threatened his early prospects. His lasting impact includes revolutionizing the closer role with his cutter pitch and leaving a legacy as one of the most reliable and clutch performers in MLB history, inspiring future generations of pitchers.
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Among Baseball Players
Among baseball players, Kenley Jansen ranks 99 out of 91. Before him are Adrián González, Nelson Cruz, Yadier Molina, David Wright, Zack Greinke, and Stephen Strasburg. After him are Ryan Howard, Bryce Harper, Justin Turner, Mark Teixeira, Evan Longoria, and David Price.
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Adrián González
1982 - Present
HPI: 41.71
Rank: 93
Nelson Cruz
1980 - Present
HPI: 41.19
Rank: 94
Yadier Molina
1982 - Present
HPI: 41.01
Rank: 95
David Wright
1982 - Present
HPI: 40.91
Rank: 96
Zack Greinke
1983 - Present
HPI: 40.77
Rank: 97
Stephen Strasburg
1988 - Present
HPI: 40.72
Rank: 98
Kenley Jansen
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.52
Rank: 99
Ryan Howard
1979 - Present
HPI: 40.21
Rank: 100
Bryce Harper
1992 - Present
HPI: 40.01
Rank: 101
Justin Turner
1984 - Present
HPI: 39.72
Rank: 102
Mark Teixeira
1980 - Present
HPI: 39.59
Rank: 103
Evan Longoria
1985 - Present
HPI: 39.31
Rank: 104
David Price
1985 - Present
HPI: 39.27
Rank: 105
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1987, Kenley Jansen ranks 893. Before him are Juan Carlos Paredes, Alexandru Suvorov, Gatis Smukulis, Leonel Vangioni, Stephanie Corneliussen, and Lukas Müller. After him are Monica Roșu, Eltinho, Gašper Vidmar, Stefan Babović, Anton Putsila, and Anna Cappellini.
Others Born in 1987
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Juan Carlos Paredes
SOCCER PLAYER
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.58
Rank: 887
Alexandru Suvorov
SOCCER PLAYER
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.58
Rank: 888
Gatis Smukulis
CYCLIST
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.56
Rank: 889
Leonel Vangioni
SOCCER PLAYER
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.56
Rank: 890
Stephanie Corneliussen
ACTOR
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.55
Rank: 891
Lukas Müller
ATHLETE
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.52
Rank: 892
Kenley Jansen
BASEBALL PLAYER
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.52
Rank: 893
Monica Roșu
GYMNAST
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.52
Rank: 894
Eltinho
SOCCER PLAYER
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.50
Rank: 895
Gašper Vidmar
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.48
Rank: 896
Stefan Babović
SOCCER PLAYER
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.48
Rank: 897
Anton Putsila
SOCCER PLAYER
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.47
Rank: 898
Anna Cappellini
SKATER
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.45
Rank: 899
In Curaçao
Among people born in Curaçao, Kenley Jansen ranks 10 out of NaN. Before him are Enith Brigitha (1955), Tahith Chong (1999), Jean-Julien Rojer (1981), Churandy Martina (1984), Vurnon Anita (1989), and Jetro Willems (1994). After him are Quenten Martinus (1991), Charlison Benschop (1989), Liemarvin Bonevacia (1989), Terrence Agard (1990), Elson Hooi (1991), and Andrelton Simmons (1989).
Others born in Curaçao
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Enith Brigitha
SWIMMER
1955 - Present
HPI: 50.41
Rank: 4
Tahith Chong
SOCCER PLAYER
1999 - Present
HPI: 48.11
Rank: 5
Jean-Julien Rojer
TENNIS PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 46.20
Rank: 6
Churandy Martina
ATHLETE
1984 - Present
HPI: 45.24
Rank: 7
Vurnon Anita
SOCCER PLAYER
1989 - Present
HPI: 45.17
Rank: 8
Jetro Willems
SOCCER PLAYER
1994 - Present
HPI: 43.29
Rank: 9
Kenley Jansen
BASEBALL PLAYER
1987 - Present
HPI: 40.52
Rank: 10
Quenten Martinus
SOCCER PLAYER
1991 - Present
HPI: 40.30
Rank: 11
Charlison Benschop
SOCCER PLAYER
1989 - Present
HPI: 38.94
Rank: 12
Liemarvin Bonevacia
ATHLETE
1989 - Present
HPI: 38.42
Rank: 13
Terrence Agard
ATHLETE
1990 - Present
HPI: 36.59
Rank: 14
Elson Hooi
SOCCER PLAYER
1991 - Present
HPI: 35.83
Rank: 15
Andrelton Simmons
BASEBALL PLAYER
1989 - Present
HPI: 35.73
Rank: 16
Among Baseball Players In Curaçao
Among baseball players born in Curaçao, Kenley Jansen ranks 1. After him are Andrelton Simmons (1989).
