: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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Williams has been one of the best closers in baseball over the last few seasons.
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Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Chapman was once one of the preeminent closers in major league baseball, saving as many as 38 games in both 2012 and 2013, and 37 in 2019.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The stalemate persisted after both teams used their closers.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
Jonathan Papelbon For one stretch, Papelbon was one of the majors’ most dominant closers.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Chapman was once one of the preeminent closers in major league baseball, saving as many as 38 games in both 2012 and 2013, and 37 in 2019.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The stalemate persisted after both teams used their closers.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
Jonathan Papelbon For one stretch, Papelbon was one of the majors’ most dominant closers.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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