2007-05-28 18:19:02 · 13 answers · asked by Bryan Lee 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
The numbers don't lie. This year (so far) it's Francisco Cordero of the Brewers. 17 Saves with a 0.47 ERA.
I would say Jose Valverde of the Diamondbacks (18 Saves, 2.53 ERA) and Franciso Rodriguez of the Angels (16 Saves, 2.38 ERA) are neck and neck for second.
2007-05-28 18:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by knowmeansknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now, that's francisco cordero who has 17 saves out of 17 with a .45 ERA. He's been dominant since the Brewers traded for him a year ago.
Post season i'd still go with Mariano Rivera for sure.
Closer with the nastiest stuff....Papelbon
2007-05-29 01:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by ☁★✪ ✬☠ ♕ ツ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe Nathan is one of the most underrated pitchers in the league. Ever since he took over the closer role in Minnesota he's been lights out.
Joel Zumaya could be legendary (In dominance, not in longevity) if he gets a breaking pitch and stops getting hurt. Shameless plug by a Tigers fan.
2007-05-29 03:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by trevormarino 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All time, Rivera over Hoffman by a hair
Post season, Rivera by a mile
Best Strech, Game Over 2002-2004
Currently, Papelbon
Last few years, K Rod
2007-05-29 01:34:26 · answer #4 · answered by Arun K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jonathan Papelbon
2007-05-29 02:17:25 · answer #5 · answered by JOHN D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take Pap over anyone right now. After that prolly K-Rod and Nathan. Rivera is washed up and B.J. Ryan is hurt. If Francisco Cordero keep doing what he's doing I'd put him in the K-Rod Nathan category but nobody beats Pap.
2007-05-29 01:29:20 · answer #6 · answered by Eric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last year I would have said BJ Ryan, he was pretty dominant. This year Papelbon looks very good, who else also looks pretty darn tough is Saito for the Dodgers. If your talking best career and still pitching, you gotta go with Rivera. Smoltz could still be a dam tough closer if he wasn't starting.
2007-05-29 01:26:03 · answer #7 · answered by JacksDad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One season: Eckersley, 1990.
Five year peak: Eck, 1988-92.
Career: Hoffman, and it's not just because of the record saves total. It's how well he has performed, which built that total.
Postseason: Rivera, yes.
Active: Papelbon.
2007-05-29 01:24:48 · answer #8 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rob Nen, San Francisco Giants, 1989-2000, a 97mph slider and 100mph fastball, can you say, untouchable.
2007-05-29 01:40:27 · answer #9 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mariano Rivera has to be considered the best closer of all time. His postseason statistics are staggering.
2007-05-29 01:25:35 · answer #10 · answered by jeterripken 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋