#19
of 20
Jeff Reardon
Full Player Profile →
Jeff Reardon was an elite MLB closer who sustained dominance during his prime years. He consistently handled high-leverage ninth-inning situations against strong competition. His ERA and ERA+ demonstrate strong run prevention relative to league environment. Strikeout ability played a major role in his effectiveness late in games. He accumulated significant save totals over multiple seasons. Durability and reliability defined his role within competitive teams. Although not always perfect in postseason settings, his overall body of work remains impressive. His peak seasons were among the best in baseball during their respective years. When evaluating career value and sustained effectiveness, he clearly belongs in this tier of historical closers.
Career Numbers
73-77
W-L
3.16
ERA
877
K
1,132.1
IP
367
SV
Jeff Reardon at No. 19
Jeff Reardon is ranked 19 of 20 on the Top 20 Closers of All Time in History of MLB Baseball list. The career card for Jeff Reardon shows a 73-77 record, a 3.16 ERA and 877 strikeouts. It also counts 367 saves. The Explore section links Jeff Reardon's debut decade, the 1970s, and other players born in USA. Tom Henke is ranked just above at 18; Robb Nen follows at 20. The ranking and the write-up above it are the list's editorial judgment; the career numbers come from the same tables as the player pages.