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Top pitchers 25 years of age or younger in MLB

By Jim Turvey

Apr 30, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) pitches against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) pitches against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Honorable Mentions

There are truly some impressive names on this honorable mentions list, which just serves to underline how much young talent there is in MLB right now.

The Reliever Crew: Corey Knebel, Edwin Diaz, Roberto Osuna, Koda Glover, Cam Bedrosian

All five of these guys have been their team’s closer for large parts of the 2017 season, with Bedrosian the only one without the job at this time specifically, but that’s due in part to the fact that he’s on the DL (though Bud Norris have been good enough in the role that it’s up in the air as to whether Bedrosian will get the job back when he returns).

Knebel and Glover have moved into the closer’s role after veterans (Shawn Kelley, Neftali Feliz) failed to do a good enough job. Knebel (1.33 ERA) and Glover (2.08 ERA) have looked great in the role and are looking to run with the job now. Diaz started the season as the closer and after a brief stint in which he lost the gig, it appears he has worked out the kinks and is back to closing out games in the Pacific Northwest. Osuna is as solid a closer as you’ll find in the game, an impressive accomplishment for the 22-year-old.

A Pair in Pinstripes: Jordan Montgomery, Luis Severino

For the Yankee haters in the crowd, it’s tough to see the team so stacked with young talent right now, and these two guys ended up just outside the top five for our list today. Severino has been particularly outstanding this season, with a 2.93 ERA and a 4-2 record. Montgomery has been excellent in his own right, sporting a win-loss record of just 3-4 but that is due more to poor run support, as his 3.67 ERA is strong, as are his 53 strikeouts in 56.1 innings.

The Filthy Pitch Duo: Aaron Nola, Jose Berrios

Dang, it kills me to leave these two off, and Berrios was actually the final cut outside the top five. These two are the reason Twitter accounts like Pitcher List and MLB Memes exist.

These two would certainly highlight a “most fun young pitchers to watch” list.

A Lot More Names: Sean Manaea, Dylan Bundy, Eduardo Rodriguez, Taijuan Walker, and Luis Perdomo

Just so much young talent on the mound right now.

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