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Former MLB Closer · Red Sox / Phillies / Nationals · 12 MLB Seasons

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Jonathan Papelbon was a dominant closer who posted a 2.44 ERA with 368 saves across 12 MLB seasons from 2005-2016. At Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville, Florida, he was an All-City first baseman for three straight years, batting .336 with 5 home runs and 27 RBI as a senior in 1999 while also throwing two no-hitters. At Mississippi State, he compiled a 9-6 record with 13 saves and a 2.90 ERA over three seasons, helping the Bulldogs to NCAA tournament appearances in 2001 and 2003. The Boston Red Sox drafted him in the fourth round of the 2003 MLB draft, and after three minor league seasons, he became one of baseball's elite closers with four consecutive All-Star selections (2006-2009) and a 2007 World Series championship. His experience transitioning from position player to elite closer gives him unique insight into both hitting mechanics and the mental approach needed to succeed at baseball's highest levels.
Playing Career
Bishop Kenny High School
First Baseman/Pitcher · High School
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Closer · SEC · College
Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts
Clark Griffith Collegiate Baseball League · Summer Collegiate
Danville Dans
CICL · Summer Collegiate
Lowell Spinners
Pitcher · New York-Penn League · Single-A
Sarasota Red Sox
Pitcher · Single-A
Film your tape
Front + side angles, 30–60 sec, slo-mo preferred. Min 3 reps.
Describe the issue
Be specific — position, age, what you want fixed.
Get your clinic
Jonathan sends a 60–90 sec breakdown with drills. Yours to keep.
90-second expert video feedback on your mechanics
Submit Your TapePortland Sea Dogs
Pitcher · Double-A
Pawtucket Red Sox
Pitcher · Triple-A
Boston Red Sox
Relief Pitcher · MLB · MLB
Philadelphia Phillies
Relief Pitcher · MLB · MLB
Washington Nationals
Relief Pitcher · MLB · MLB
Full refund if no response
Auto-refund if Jonathan misses the 5-day window.
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Film your tape
Front + side angles, 30–60 sec, slo-mo preferred. Min 3 reps.
Describe the issue
Be specific — position, age, what you want fixed.
Get your clinic
Jonathan sends a 60–90 sec breakdown with drills. Yours to keep.
Full refund if no response
Auto-refund if Jonathan misses the 5-day window.
Verified credentials
Manually verified playing history and identity.
Quality guarantee
Not satisfied? Contact us within 7 days.
Secure & private
Stripe payments. Video visible to your coach only.