Steve_424
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Question for the more knowledgeable;
What makes someone projected to close? Like, Hunter Wood seemingly has incredible stuff. But he seems like someone that’s pigeons into middle relief?
I was just browsing, and it doesn’t seem like as people come up, anyone is really groomed to be a closer so this is more intrigue than wondering specifically about Wood.
I'd say a top closer will:
- have good velocity/movement on pitches
- have at least two plus pitches in his arsenal
- be effective against both RH and LH
- have good control (walks are a killer)
- have good composure/a short memory
I haven't seen enough of Wood to form a good opinion of him, but closers can certainly come out of nowhere. I mean, Brad Hand was DFA by Miami just 3 years ago.