PRESSURE IS A PRIVILEGE

Drew Storen spent his entire eight-year MLB career fighting for saves

- by KYLE BANDUJO

Drew Storen has trotted out to the mound in the ninth inning, tabbed as his team's closer, in many big situations.

He pitched in huge games during his college career at Stanford, including in the 2008 College World Series. Storen saved games in the minor leagues, in the big leagues and in the MLB postseason.

Knowing you're going to be the guy on the hill finishing things out in the ninth comes with pressure, but according to Storen, closing also had an unlikely perk.

"It is almost easier at times to close, because you know it's on the hitter to be the hero," Storen said.

"As long as you don't make an egregious mistake, you're going to be OK."