: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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With this structure, the Americans' bullpen has eight current closers and nine with closing experience (Clay Holmes).
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Obviously, having two capable closers is a good problem to have.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
San Diego’s former closers include Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage and Trevor Hoffman and a Cy Young winner in Mark Davis.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Like baseball’s best closers, Mack has shown a knack for being dependable in pressure situations.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Obviously, having two capable closers is a good problem to have.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
San Diego’s former closers include Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage and Trevor Hoffman and a Cy Young winner in Mark Davis.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Like baseball’s best closers, Mack has shown a knack for being dependable in pressure situations.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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