Sunday, June 9, 2019

Sean Doolittle On Closing: 'You Can't Simulate It'

Even when things go wrong, even when he walks off the mound as the opposing team forms a celebratory dogpile, a closer provides value to a team. A traditional closer who can handle the falls from the tightrope and bounce back the next day as if nothing happened brings stability to a bullpen, and keeps the highest heat off his fellow relievers.

Washington Official Site

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