Kenley Jansen is already regarded by most as the Dodgers’ best closer in history. Only Eric Gagne can contest his title because of his extraordinary consecutive save run in 2002-2003. However, Jansen has held down the duties for twice as long as Gagne, while producing some numbers that were better than Gagne’s.
Jansen owns the lowest WHIP, and the lowest opponent’s batting average of anyone with 10 or more saves in franchise history. The key to his ability to diminish contact made by opposing hitters is his hard cutter. Reminiscent of Mariano Rivera, Jansen’s success was built off one pitch.