: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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Four of Miller’s teammates — pitchers Alex Wood, Ross Stripling and Scott Alexander and infielder J.D. Davis — played for the Giants and have seen both closers up close and personal.
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
Clase is still just 25 years old, and compared to the other available high-end closers, Clase's $14 million over the next three years is remarkably low for a reliever of his caliber.
—Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
Clase is still just 25 years old, and compared to the other available high-end closers, Clase's $14 million over the next three years is remarkably low for a reliever of his caliber.
—Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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