Cody Allen is having a monster start to the Cleveland Indians’ 2017 campaign. Taking a look back at what he has accomplished over the past two seasons (2016 and 2017), I argue that Cody Allen is the best closer in the majors.
He is not the biggest name, and he might not even be the best pitcher in his own bullpen, but he does what he does extremely well. Similar to former Tribe closer Mike Jackson, Cody Allen gets the job done with no frills.
Cody Allen 2012-2015
Cody Allen came into the league at age 23 in 2012.