Former Rangers pitching prospect goes viral with must see closer entrance

Closers are some of the craziest people in sports. Some get hyped up by using smelling salts, energy drinks, channeling fan heckling into rage, or some combination of the bunch. Some teams like the Rangers don't even really have one.

What is not as common is closers slapping themselves silly right before the glass shatters for 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin's iconic entrance music followed by a light show.

That sounds like a made up story but is exactly what the Miami Marlins have made for their journeyman relievers entrance. It looks like a must see entrance for the former Rangers farm prospect. His post game interviews are also just as bizarre as his entrance.

The 16th round pick of the Texas Rangers back in 2015 has had quite the journey to big league baseball. He saw almost as many levels of the minor leagues as his draft round at 15 and made his debut with the Phillies in 2024 before being traded to Miami following spring training and given a chance in the Fins' bullpen.

Phillips currently has a 3.27 ERA with 63.1 innings while being no stranger to allowing contact with 41 strikeouts to 19 walks for a 2.16 K/BB ratio. Pairing these stats with the psychotic behavior he displays makes for one of the most entertaining pitchers in baseball.

He has been a revelation for the Marlins bullpen. They have been enjoying a solid season that has been able to ramp up the further the season has gone. He may not be their regular closer but by far has the best entrance for one.

The Marlins are quietly building a monster while getting the most out of every player. They are certianly reaping the benefits of having Phillips this year and should be celebrated for the quality of play they are getting out of their roster.

While his time in Arlington didn't end quite how everyone would have liked, Phillips has shown he is here to stay. The once journeyman to key part of a major league bullpen is a success story in baseball and should be celebrated as one, especially with an entrance such as his.