2024-07-14 14:17:55
Cuban Aroldis Chapman, in an impeccable performance with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night, achieved his 325th save in the Major Leagues, consolidating himself as one of the best 20 closers in history to date.
This achievement took place in an exciting match against the Milwaukee Brewers, where the Pirates team took the victory by the narrow difference of 1-0.
In a decisive ninth inning, Chapman took the mound and unleashed his left arm, which once again demonstrated its hierarchy by retiring the three batters he faced, highlighting a strikeout thrown at 100 miles per hour.
This performance not only secured the victory for his team, but also allowed him to enter the exclusive group of the 20 best relievers of all time in the MLB.
With this save, Aroldis Chapman not only surpassed Huston Street, but also left his personal mark in the American baseball books, ranking 19th on the all-time list.
This list includes legends of the caliber of Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman and Francisco Rodriguez, further highlighting the magnitude of his achievement.
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At 36 years old, the Cuban pitcher continues to demonstrate an extraordinary competitive level. This season, he has four saves, a 1-4 record, a 4.01 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 33.2 innings of work on the mound.
It is no secret that Aroldis Chapman is one of the best closers in the MLB in recent times, and he has proven it on repeated occasions every time he steps on the mound.
It is worth remembering that the ‘Missile’ was champion last year with the Texas Rangers.
Cubans Around the World Editorial Team