Jordan Walden has been outstanding for the Los Angeles Angels this year

23-year old righty reliever Jordan Walden has had an excellent rookie season working as the Angels’ closer. Walden has pitched in 58 games (0 starts) for the Angels so far this year and he is 5-3 with 31 saves, a 2.41 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. He has only given up 42 hits (1 homer) while whiffing 63 batters in his first 56 innings, which is impressive. Walden has now pitched in 74 games (0 starts) for the Angels in his first two years with them and he is 5-4 with 32 saves, a 2.40 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. The future is very bright for Jordan Walden and the Angels are very excited about him.