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MLB: The Best Young Closers to Watch in 2017

By Tim Boyle

Aug 27, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) celebrates after defeating the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre. The Toronto Blue Jays won 8-7. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) celebrates after defeating the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre. The Toronto Blue Jays won 8-7. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cam Bedrosian is one of baseball's best young closers
Cam Bedrosian is one of baseball's best young closers /

Cam Bedrosian

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim’s reliever Cam Bedrosian closes out this list (pun entirely not intended) due to a combination of factors. His 2016 performance is the first. Last year, he was great out of the Angels’ bullpen. He posted an outstanding 1.12 ERA in over 40 innings. Due to the uncertainty of veteran Huston Street, Bedrosian will have a chance to earn close in 2017.

The second reason Bedrosian is a young closer to watch is because of his lineage. The son of Steve Bedrosian, he has the blood of a closer running through his veins. The elder Bedrosian was a great closer in the late 1980s. He even managed to win a Cy Young Award thanks to his 40 saves in 1987 for the Philadelphia Phillies.

“Baby Bedrock,” as he is called, still has a long way to go before he receives the same reputation as his father. Prior to 2016, Bedrosian was a lackluster reliever who finally looks like he has a bright future ahead. Now, he’s much more.

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Bedrosian is a little older than Diaz and Osuna as he has already celebrated his 25th birthday. Still, he remains a young closer who has a chance to really make an impact in MLB.

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