Greg Olson was the first closer in Arizona Diamondbacks’ history
Greg Olson was the D-Backs closer for the first two years in team history. He pitched in 125 games (0 starts) those two years and he was 12-8 with 44 saves, a 3.34 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. Olson only gave up 110 hits in 129 1/3 innings in his two years with the Diamondbacks. Olson is still fifth in team history with his 44 saves! His years with the D-Backs were his last effective ones. He pitched in 2 years for the Dodgers appearing in 41 games (0 starts) after leaving Arizona and he was 0-2 with a 6.80 ERA and a 1.75 WHIP. Olson wasn’t with the D-Backs long but he still has a place in team history.