Closing out games on the mound is an art form in MLB. Very few can do it well, but some are downright dominant. These five are the best baseball has to offer right now.
5. David Robertson - Chicago White Sox
Getty ImagesAs soon as he was traded from the Yankees, people started to forget about Robertson. However, the White Sox's hot start has put him back in the spotlight, reminding people he's still one of the most dominant closers in the game.
4. Jonathan Papelbon - Washington Nationals
Getty ImagesPapelbon is a polarizing figure, but you can't deny his talent. Even as he enters his mid-30s, he's one of the most effective closers in the game. He's a bit of a head case, but that only seems to help him on the mound.
3. Aroldis Chapman - New York Yankees
Getty ImagesChapman hasn't closed games for the Yankees yet, but his 104 mph fastball makes him one of the most interesting players in the game. He is a rare pitcher who can blow it by major league hitters, and that's fun to watch.
2. Wade Davis - Kansas City Royals
Getty ImagesDavis was an average starting pitcher, but he's turned himself into an elite closer. He's closing games for the defending champions and he hasn't missed a beat. He isn't fazed by the moment and that's the mark of a great closer.
1. Craig Kimbrel - Boston Red Sox
Getty ImagesKimbrel has been dominant since he entered the league and now he's playing for a pretty good Red Sox team. In the spotlight, pitching at Fenway Park, he might feed off the crowd's energy to get even better.
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