| The Closer Report: Closer Power Rankings |
Every two weeks throughout the baseball season,
The Closer Report will provide the Closer Report Power Rankings. These
power rankings are not based on a closer’s legacy, name, or team. It’s
based on a formula that considers the pitchers historical stats, current
stats, reliability, injury, and more importantly what the closer is doing
recently. Brought to you by
www.thecloserreport.com |
| Last Updated 5/20/2012 |
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| Jim Johnson, Baltimore Orioles |
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Prev. Rank: 3
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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15/15 |
0 |
0.92 |
0.92 |
14 |
Jim Johnson racked up seven saves since out last
rankings. While he finally did give up some runs, Johnson has been the
best closer in the American League. |
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| Fernando Rodney, Tampa Bay Rays |
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Prev. Rank: 4
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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13/13 |
2 |
0.66 |
0.66 |
19 |
Rodney’s improved out pitch, the change-up, has
American League batters baffled and Rodney a perfect 13/13 in saves.
He got four more and a win this last period and is showing no signs of
slowing down. |
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| Jonathan Papelbon, Philadelphia Phillies |
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Prev. Rank: 1
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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12/12 |
0 |
2.20 |
0.92 |
19 |
Papelbon had a solid two weeks, posting three
saves and eight strikeouts. He has only given up runs in one appearance this
year. The Phillies aren’t giving him a lot of chances right now. |
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| Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves |
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Prev. Rank: 2
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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13/14 |
0 |
2.25 |
1.25 |
26 |
Kimbrel notched four saves with five scoreless
inning this period. All his numbers improved, though only six Ks was a
slight disappointment. |
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| 5 |
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| Chris Perez, Cleveland Indians |
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Prev. Rank: 5
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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13/14 |
0 |
3.31 |
1.10 |
15 |
Perez saved a pair of games and took a hard loss
over the past period. While he is looking great so far, Perez’s health
is always a concern and whether or not he will break down. |
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| Santiago Casilla, San Francisco Giants |
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Prev. Rank: N/A
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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10/11 |
0 |
1.62 |
1.02 |
13 |
Casilla was a perfect 5/5 in saves, but did take
a loss. He has proven that he can close, even with the short lease he
is on. |
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| Henry Rodriguez, Washington Nationals |
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Prev. Rank: 11
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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9/12 |
1 |
4.08 |
1.19 |
23 |
HROD was hammered over the past two weeks.
He blew two saves in five opportunities. The Nationals can’t wait for Lidge
and Storen to return. |
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| Brett Myers, Houston Astros |
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Prev. Rank: 6
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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10/11 |
0 |
1.93 |
0.86 |
9 |
Myers had a rough two weeks. he was 3/4 in
saves and also took a loss. Overall, 5.1 innings, 2 ER, 3K, 5 H, 2 BB. |
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| Joe Nathan, Texas Rangers |
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Prev. Rank: 14
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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9/10 |
0 |
2.55 |
1.02 |
21 |
Nathan grabbed two saves in six innings of work.
While he started a bit slow, Nathan has proven he can still command his
pitches and close out games. |
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| Joel Hanrahan, Pittsburgh Pirates |
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Prev. Rank: 15
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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9/10 |
1 |
3.07 |
1.23 |
17 |
Hanrahan was 4/5 in saves, but nearly doubled
his season total over the past two weeks. The Pirates are back to
winning and that is very good news for Hanrahan. |
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| Matt Capps, Minnesota Twins |
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Prev. Rank: 17
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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9/9 |
0 |
3.38 |
0.88 |
9 |
Capps pitched three innings and notched one save
over the past two weeks. |
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| 12 |
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| Jonathan Broxton, Kansas City Royals |
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Prev. Rank: N/A
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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8/10 |
0 |
2.30 |
1.28 |
10 |
Broxton is having a great season. He was
3/4 in saves, and while he isn’t striking out many hitters, he’s getting the
results his owners are looking for. |
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| 13 |
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| Brandon League, Seattle Mariners |
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Prev. Rank: 8
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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8/11 |
0 |
3.12 |
1.44 |
10 |
The Mariners didn’t give League many chances.
He was 1/2 and blew a save by giving up 2 runs on two hits and three walks. |
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| Alferdo Aceves, Boston Red Sox |
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Prev. Rank: N/A
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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9/11 |
0 |
4.66 |
1.45 |
22 |
Aceves had a busy two weeks with 7.2 innings of
work. It wasn’t all pretty, but he ended up 5/5 in saves and lowered
his ERA to 4.66. |
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| Frank Francisco, New York Mets |
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Prev. Rank: 19
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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10/12 |
1 |
7.56 |
2.04 |
19 |
Francisco got kicked around, but managed to
regain some credibility. Overall, he was 3/4 in saves, but gave up six
runs in 4.2 innings. |
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| John Axford, Milwaukee Brewers |
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Prev. Rank: 10
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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6/7 |
0 |
4.73 |
1.73 |
23 |
Axford threw 4.2 innings over the past to weeks.
He produced a loss and a blown save. The only positives would be eight
strikeouts and three straight scoreless innings. |
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| Refeal Bentancourt, Colorado Rockies |
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Prev. Rank:12
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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7/8 |
1 |
3.00 |
1.13 |
16 |
Bentancourt had a slow two weeks. He posted only
one save in three appearances. |
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| Jason Motte, St. Louis Cardinals |
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Prev. Rank: 17
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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7/9 |
1 |
2.30 |
0.89 |
18 |
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| 19 |
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| J.J. Putz, Arizona Diamondbacks |
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Prev. Rank: 18
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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9/11 |
0 |
6.43 |
1.43 |
16 |
Putz ended the week very strong with three
saves. |
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| Jose Valverde, Detroit Tigers |
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Prev. Rank: 21
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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7/9 |
2 |
5.51 |
1.78 |
14 |
Valverde is having a tough year with two blown
saves and ERA over 5.50. He is battling back issues and that may have
something to do with is poor start. |
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| 21 |
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| Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Dodgers |
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Prev. Rank: N/A
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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5/6 |
0 |
2.49 |
0.83 |
34 |
Since taking over the job for the Dodgers,
Jansen has posted 5 saves in 6 chances. He is still inconsistent, but
getting better. |
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| 21 |
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| Dale Thayer, San Diego Padres |
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Prev. Rank: N/A
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Sv |
W |
ERA |
WHIP |
SO |
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2012 Statistics
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5/5 |
0 |
0.00 |
0.78 |
9 |
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