Mariano Rivera New York Yankees Memorabilia and Apparel

Mariano Rivera Jersey: Adult 2010 Majestic Road Grey Replica #42 New York Yankees Jersey - X-Large

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Mariano Rivera is a relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. Rivera originally began his Major League career as a starting pitcher in 1995, but it was after he was moved to the bullpen that he found success. After a breakout year in 1996 as a set-up man, he was converted to closer in 1997, a role he has maintained for the Yankees ever since. Rivera has become one of the best closers in the league, recording the second-most career saves in Major League history, winning the Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award four times, and setting multiple Major League records. He is recognized as a strong postseason performer, as he is the Major League's all-time postseason leader in saves and ERA. In his career with the Yankees, Rivera has won four World Series titles and been elected an All-Star nine times. Rivera's signature pitch is his cut fastball or "cutter." He mixes this pitch with both a four-seam and two-seam fastball. He throws all three between 91 and 97 MPH, usually at 92-95 MPH. Rivera is widely considered to be the best relief pitcher in postseason history, and many consider him to be greatest closer in baseball history.