2014 Fantasy Baseball: Top 5 Underrated Closers

Street is never drafted within the top-10 closers, but he pulls his weight year after year. He has already racked up eight saves and has struck out 11 batters through nine innings of work. He has once again established himself as an elite RP2.

2014 Stats: 9 IP, 8 Saves, 1.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP

Axford has started his career off in Cleveland on fire. He has saved three games over the last five days alone and the Axman is suddenly tied for first in the AL with eight saves. Axford has proved that he can be trusted again and the veteran will be a reliable RP2 from here on out.

2014 Stats: 9.2 IP, 8 Saves, 2.79 ERA, 1.34 WHIP

The Twinkies may not win many games, but Perkins has found a way to consistently produce for fantasy fans. He has already closed out six games and has racked up 14 K’s through 10 innings of work. He is one of the most underrated closers in all of fantasy.

2014 Stats: 10 IP, 6 Saves, 3.60 ERA, 1.00 WHIP

Most pegged Rex Brothers to win the closer role this spring, but Hawkins managed to come out on top. He is a prefect 6-for-6 with save opportunities this season and the 41-year-old has developed into an ideal second fantasy closer.

2014 Stats: 8.1 IP, 6 Saves, 1.08 ERA, 0.96 WHIP

Rodriguez wasn’t a favorite to win the closer role this off-season, but a poor spring showing from Jim Henderson quickly move K-Rod to the front of the line. Rodriguez has pitched flawlessly this season (0.00 ERA) and the veteran has already fanned 18 batters through 12 innings of work. He has earned his starting spot in the fantasy bullpen.

2014 Stats: 12 IP, 9 Saves, 0.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP