The 10 Best Closers Going into the 2012 Season

US PRESSWIRE Alas, I am at my final position. I could have done designated hitter, but considering that is only half the league, I decided not to. The closer. Baseball's most overrated position. Hell, it might be sports most overrated position. Regardless of what you or I think, the position matters to a lot of teams. I must warn you now. I couldn't care less about ERA or save percentage for a closer. Why you ask? Well, in a sample size that predominantly is at most three innings a week, numbers tend to be skewed. I remember when John Smoltz first started closing, he had a 7 ER game that completely blew up his ERA for the rest of the season. This is why I look at FIP, K/9, K:BB, and HR/9 for closers. Because these are all things a closer can control. So, I bring to you baseball's top 10 closers. Starting Pitchers Relievers Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Third Basemen Shortstops Left Fielders Center Fielders Right Fielders Foll...