Who will be the next starting pitcher to become a great closer?

Question

Will there be another John Smoltz who went from closing to starting? Or will there be a great starter to become a closer like Eck?

Answer 1

Kerry Wood was a starter, and now is doing a pretty good job as a closer for the Cubs.

Answer 2

Joba Chamberlain was a relief pitcher and now a starter and he has a lot of potential. If Johnathan Papelbon went back to starting pitcher from a closer, he'd probably have a lot of success.

Answer 3

Kerry Wood

Answer 4

Brett Myers has had his struggles, but he's been both a closer and a starter...and at one time or another, he was excelling at both roles.

Answer 5

Make K-Rod to start for one season and move him back to the closer role. Here is your best starting to closing pitcher in the game.