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What Is The Definition Of Closer In Baseball?
1. A closer is a relief pitcher who is brought in to pitch the final outs of the game when the score is close and to help hold onto the lead. This position requires a strong record of securing outs and performing well in high-pressure situations. A closer pitches far less than a starting pitcher, but is considered a very important member of the bullpen, and is usually the last pitcher to pitch in a game when they’re in the lead and earning the save.
Closers tend to only pitch one inning, and a max of two innings.
Examples Of How Closer Is Used In Commentary
1. The Yankees signal to the pen and out from behind the doors comes their closer, Mariano Rivera, to help seal this win.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball