In 2024, after a stellar All-Star season in 2023, San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval faced dramatic performance declines, highlighted by an increased ERA from 2.93 to 4.88. The team enhanced his entrance theatrics, yet this could not mask his struggles on the mound. Doval's issues included a significant rise in walks and home runs, losing his closer position, and being sent down to the minors. Rumors suggested coaching difficulties and adjustment issues with the pitch clock, and the short-lived dominance of many closers highlighted the inherent instability of the position.
Doval's 2024 season was marked by struggles, as his ERA rose from 2.93 to 4.88, leading to a loss of his closer role and placement in the minors.
Despite the upgrades to his entrance, Doval faced a decline in performance, raising questions about coaching, adjustments to the pitch clock, and the typical volatility of closers.
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