Baseball Trivia question of the Month

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Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Has there ever been a better closer? I know that the rules that govern what defines what a save is has changed over the years, but I would have Mo anchor my bullpen...

Rivera's career ERA of 2.21 is over a half run lower than any other post-deadball pitcher ever except Hoyt Wilhelm, who he's only three tenths and change better than (minimum 1000 IP). His career postseason ERA is 0.70 over 141 innings.

I think there's a very plausible argument that in addition to being the best closer and reliever ever, Rivera's also the most effective pitcher ever on a per inning basis.