Career
He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers. San Diego Padres Kintzler was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 40th round of the 2004 amateur entry draft. In 2004, he played for their Rookie Arizona League Padres and Class A (Short Season) Eugene Emeralds.
In addition to playing for those teams again in 2005, he also pitched for the Class A Fort Wayne Wizards.
Independent Leagues After sitting out the 2006 season, he returned to play for the independent Northern League"s Winnipeg Goldeyes in 2007 and 2008. He began the 2009 season with the independent American Association"s Saint Paul Saints.
Milwaukee Brewers During the 2009 season, he was signed to a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and assigned to the Double-A Huntsville Stars. Kintzler started the 2010 season with Huntsville, but was promoted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds that June.
After the conclusion of the 2010 Pacific Coast League season on September 6, Kintzler was promoted to Milwaukee.
He made his major league debut on September 10. During the 2011 season, Kintzler had an European Research Area of 4.25 over 14.2 innings before injuring his pitching arm. On June 28, 2012, Kintzler was designated for assignment by the Brewers, removing him from the 40-man roster.
= 2013 In 2013, Kintzler had a breakout season, establishing himself as a setup man to Brewers closer Jim Henderson.
His sinking fastball and sinker allowed him to get ground balls when he needed to He finished the season with a 2.69 European Research Area. = 2014 Kintzler lost his setup role to Will Smith when he went on the 15-Day Doctor of Laws with a right rotator cuff strain.
Minnesota Twins.