Brandon Kintzler in Star Tribune

[Twinfan & Dad]

20 saves. Not bad for a guy who cant pitch.

[TonyInOmaha]

20 saves. Not bad for a guy who cant pitch.

Not to mention a serious All Star candidate.

[Twinfan & Dad]

Also tied with 4 other closers with 2nd most saves. They all get it done in a different way. Give the guy credit as he knows how to pitch.

[jimbo92107]

 

20 saves. Not bad for a guy who cant pitch.

Your original observations were proved correct. Kintzler has gum wrapper command of his cutter and his two-seamer on the outside corner. It's not mid-90's heat, but it's enough to freeze a lot of hitters. He may not be a "long-term" closer, but Brandon Kintzler is a surprisingly good closer...for now.