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      MAJOR League Baseball (Organization) 624169553
    • Abstract:
      This article discusses the changing role of the closer in major league baseball. The author comments on the influence of data and analytics on managers' decisions to use several pitchers to end a game, rather than a dedicated closer. The increasing lack of clearly defined roles in bullpens, including closers, set-up men, and relief pitchers, is also examined.