Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez is a two-time AL All-Star (this season and last), so when he says he's become a more polished pitcher, he should probably be taken at his word.

Perez recorded his 100th career save Monday night in a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. That's 32 saves on the season for the 26-year-old, and he's on a pace to top his total of 36 from last season.

Perez explained to MLB.com that his command and control of pitches has improved over his time in the big leagues.

Indians manager Manny Acta has seen Perez develop as a pitcher and says Perez is a "totally different guy" this season. Perez has 91 saves over the past three seasons in Cleveland, and was a setup man when he first arrived in Ohio in 2009.

Perez got his 100th save after coming into the game with two runners on base and no one out and threw 15 pitches and retired the side Monday night.

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