Okay, so, I gotta share my experience setting up my fantasy baseball team’s closer rankings. It’s that time of the year again, and nailing down the closers can really make or break your season. So, here’s how I tackled it.
First off, I started by looking at the guys who saved the most games last season. You know, the heavy hitters. Emmanuel Clase and Ryan Helsley were the only two guys who bagged 40 or more saves in 2023, Clase led the AL with 47, and Helsley topped the Major League with 49. So, these guys were my first focus.
Then, I dug a bit deeper. I wanted to see who else was consistently closing games. Found out that Edwin Diaz is gonna be a hot pick this year. He’s expected to be the first closer off the board in a lot of drafts. No surprise there, right?
- Clay Holmes of the Yankees caught my eye. He had a 0.00 ERA! And he led the team with 30 saves.
- Emmanuel Clase, he is another option for the team.
- The final man I choose is Ryan Helsley.
After picking out the top dogs, I started looking at teams that spread the saves around. Like, did you know the Yankees had 10 different pitchers with at least one save last season? That’s wild! It tells you they might not have one go-to closer, which can be a headache for fantasy owners.
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Then I started to make my list, my top 30 closers. I did this by comparing every players’ data, such as saves, ERA. And I also considered some news about whether they were injured.
Finally, I put together my rankings. It wasn’t easy, and I’m sure things will change as the season goes on. Injuries happen, roles change, you know how it goes. But, having this list gives me a solid starting point. I’ve got my eye on a few under-the-radar guys, too. You never know who might emerge as a top closer.
So, yeah, that’s my process for ranking closers in fantasy baseball. It’s a mix of looking at past performance, current team situations, and a bit of gut feeling. Hope this helps some of you out there. Good luck with your drafts!