Is Casey Janssen a Top 5 closer?

[LittleWall]

I would say based on his stats and attacking approach, yes.

 

Thoughts?

[Dylan]

So far this season, top 3!

[Angrioter]

I would say based on his stats and attacking approach, yes.

 

Thoughts?

 

So far this season, top 3!

 

Kimbrel, Mo, Janssen, Chapman

[Dick_Pole]

I would say based on his stats and attacking approach, yes.

 

Thoughts?

 

There's no such thing as a top 5 closer imo. It all depends on the situation the reliever finds himself in on a team. Is Janssen a capable pitcher with the mindset and smarts to be a success in a late-inning relief role? Definitely.

[G-Snarls]

No doubt he is

[dineke]

I just want to know why he gets so many calls lol. Does his cutter's movement make it look like a strike to the umps?

[LittleWall]

I just love his approach. He looks so wired on the mound, how can a batter focus?

[OtisNixonFan]

He's an excellent reliever. Too much volatility at the position to call him top-5 or anything. He is a tier below Kimbrel and Chapman though.

 

While I agree with you, it is interesting to note that both Aroldis and Kimbrel are predominately teo pitch pitchers. Janssen commands half a dozen offerings. Not saying he's better, I just value his ability to offer different looks.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Who cares if he doesnt throw hard, pinpoint control, command of a billion different pitches, works fast and pounda the zone

 

Hes elite

[LittleWall]

Who cares if he doesnt throw hard, pinpoint control, command of a billion different pitches, works fast and pounda the zone

 

Hes elite

 

Remember when he started, spot started, was a long reliever, mid relief, setup and now closes....

[OtisNixonFan]

Remember when he started, spot started, was a long reliever, mid relief, setup and now closes....

 

And now dominates.

[Chappy]

Who cares, we have him on our team and we get to enjoy watching him carve up the opposition.

[havok24]

Janssen is nails. Love watching the dude pitch.

[LittleWall]

 

This was a proud moment last year in Cleveland. Cool dude for sure

[Iluvbjs]

Especially considering that just a few years back, he was in no-mans land with this team. He has aced his craft to just about perfection. He's certainly not overpowering, but he's sure learned that command makes up for 5-8 mph hour of fastball. I'm glad he's our closer and I grow more confident in his ability every time I see him pitch.

[LGBJ29]

I just want to know why he gets so many calls lol. Does his cutter's movement make it look like a strike to the umps?

 

cause the dude paints the black so often. His pitches are so rarely out over the plate, and he's gaining a reputation with his pin point control.

[Caper]

I wonder what the Jays could get for Casey from a team like Detroit.

[wilko]

I wonder what the Jays could get for Casey from a team like Detroit.

 

Valverde.

[Atothe]

I wonder what the Jays could get for Casey from a team like Detroit.

 

AA will take drew smyly and a fourth outfielder

[reedjohnsonfan]

Kimbrel

Chapman

Papelbon/Rivera

 

Then some others including Janssen

[OtisNixonFan]

Kimbrel

Chapman

Papelbon/Rivera

 

Then some others including Janssen

 

Kimbrel has blown three of his last five. You say SSS, I say lack of control.

[AdamGreenwood]

Kimbrel has three blown saves already this season and an ERA over 3.

Casey has 0 blown saves, and an ERA of 0.75

 

Kimbrel might look more impressive, but I trust Casey more to get the job done.

[Arkadium]

Kimbrel has blown three of his last five. You say SSS, I say lack of control.

 

Kimbrel hasn't lacked control, for example the pitch against Choo tonight was fantastic but he went down and got it.

[GeorgiaPeach]

I wonder what the Jays could get for Casey from a team like Detroit.

 

Rondon, Jake Thompson & Austin Schotts.

[Captain Adama]

lol classic Greenwood.

[Figgy1R22R]

You really wouldn't think he would be. But it's hard to deny the results so far this year as well as what he was able to accomplish last year. He won't overpower you but can really locate well and just comes at you. He works quick, throws strikes, keeps the ball down, hits his corners and his playing with a ton of confidence. Nothing worse for a batter when you know the pitcher is going to throw a strike, and you still can't hit it. To me, he is definitely top 5.

[EdwinJanssen]

Possibly the most interesting pitching mechanics ive ever seen from the windup. Most pitchers are very sterile and have similar mechanics but not Janssen. Good break/cut, just enough velocity, and perfect location around the strikezone. Easily top 5.

[AdamGreenwood]

I've been calling for Janssen to be the closer for the last four years, but oh no, you guys wanted Santos, because he has "wicked stuff".

Unfortunately, that wicked stuff, comes with walks, wild pitches, and hard hit balls.

 

Casey on the other hand, doesn't have all the flash. He just gets the job done by out-thinking the hitters with a veritable arsenal of pitches.

Kimbrel was definitely better last year, definitely gets more strikeouts, and definitely has more 'wicked stuff', but I prefer the nice boring W in the win column.

[GD]

I've been calling for Janssen to be the closer for the last four years, but oh no, you guys wanted Santos, because he has "wicked stuff".

 

No one said this, lol.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

No one said this, lol.

 

Yes they did.Once again Adam Greenwood is dropping truth bombs. Some were even calling for Delabar to be the closer this year because of the K numbers.

 

Casey is our best reliever by a mile.