Best Closers in Baseball – June Edition

In fantasy baseball, a dependable closer is highly valuable. Here is a look at the top five best closers in baseball. These guys are deadly when it comes to winning time.

1. Jonathan Broxton, Los Angeles Dodgers
If you look at this guys stats, they are simply fantastic. Along with his 16 saves, he has six wins, a 1.41 ERA and an amazing 53 strikeouts in 32 innings. His 0.69 WHIP is also very impressive.

2. Francisco Rodriguez, New York Mets
Rodriguez got a big contract this past offseason to join the Mets. He’s now worth every penny. In 31.1 innings, he has 16 saves, 33 strikeouts, an ERA of 0.57 and a WHIP of 0.96.

Francisco Rodriguez - Best Closers in Baseball (Image: Zuma Press)

3. Trevor Hoffman, Milwaukee Brewers
Up until this past weekend, Hoffman hadn’t allowed an earned run. Even after he got scored upon, his ERA is still only 0.45. Add in his 15 saves and there’s no doubt he’s one of the best closers in baseball.

4. Heath Bell, San Diego Padres
When the Padres were playing very well, Bell was one of the main reasons why. Even though the Padres have cooled off, he has remained a very effective pitcher. In 27.1 innings, he has two wins, 18 saves, 32 strikeouts, a 1.32 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP.

5. Joe Nathan, Minnesota Twins
Nathan remains one of the most under-the-radar players in all of baseball. He’s pitching well once again this season — 1.78 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 15 saves and 29 strikeouts in 25.1 innings.