Abner Uribe has seemingly become the Brewers temporary closer.
The “temporary” is not due to poor performance, but rather because every day, All-Star closer, Devin Williams, has landed on the IL.
William’s won’t be able to pitch until July, making Uribe one of the youngest closers in the league for the time being.
Uribe features a wicked slider paired with an elite sinker, while dazzling a four seem fastball on rare occasion.
In 2024, Uribe has thrown the sinker 63% of the time and the pitch has averaged 99 MPH on the gun. It is important to remember that Uribe had only pitched in 32 MLB games prior to this season.
In his first four appearances, he has successfully complete three saves, which is a remarkable feat for a player with his experience.
At this point Uribe is becoming a star in the league, but where did he come from? Uribe grew up in Santo Domingo which is in the Dominican Republic.
When he was growing up, he had his mind set on being a shortstop and playing professional ball.
Uribe’s mother did not know a lot about baseball, but she told her son that he should try pitching. Uribe said in an interview “I guess mom is always right.”
Uribe’s first contract came in 2018 on a minor league deal worth $85,000 after he impressed for the DSL Brewers in the Dominican Summer League.
Uribe is a home grown talent for Milwaukee as he has never been with any other organization.
Uribe has journeyed through the minors, making appearances for the Carolina Mudcats (A) in 2021, Biloxi Shuckers (AA) in 2022, and the Nashville Sounds (AAA) in 2023.
