Who is the better closer? Trevor Hoffman or Mariano Rivera?

With all respect to Hoffman, this one is not even close. Rivera, by far. And to the nba-gsw, guy, even if you take account the teams that these guys pitched for, it's even more in Rivera's favor.

The National League has been weaker for years now, and Hoffman has racked up saves against teams in the National League, and in the very weak N.L. West. The Padres have had only a few seasons when they were actually in a race, meaning that for the most part, Hoffman hasn't had to pitch in the pressure of a pennant race. Most of his saves have been meaningless.

Hoffman has had watered-down National League lineups, facing many pinch-hitters along the way. Those are guys, who in the National League, are not good enough to start. Mo faces deeper lineups, with DHs, guys who are paid to hit.

He also pitches in the A.L. East, where every team can hit, even losing teams like Baltimore and Toronto. In big games, Rivera wins again. Yes, he has blown some saves, but he has pitched in so many games, there is no way he could be perfect every time.

Hoffman has blown big save after big save. Remember Game 3 of the 1998 World Series? He served up a three-run homer to Scott Brosius.

A few years ago, the Padres had to win one game to clinch the wild-card in Milwaukee. What did Hoffman do? He blew it.

Hoffman has more saves, but he has been closing longer than Rivera. Hoffman has not had to face the pressure, the lineups, and the grind of the A.L. East. Rivera is better, plain and simple.

Mariano Rivera. Yes Hoffman is the all time save leader, but Mo is a 5x champion, and the more clutch postseason relief pitcher.

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