In 2009, Brian Fuentes of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim led the American League with 48 saves.
In 2009, Heath Bell of the San Diego Padres led the National League with 42 saves.
Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers with 269.
In 2009, three pitchers were tied with the most wins in the American League. They each won 19 games.CC Sabathia - New York YankeesJustin Verlander - Detroit TigersFelix Hernandez - Seattle Mariners
2009 AL MVPThe 2009 American League MVP was Joe Mauer
Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke won the 2009 American League Cy Young Award.
Pitcher Phil Hughes of the Yankees at age 23 (born June 24, 1986).
American Premier League was created in 2009.
Tampa Bay Rays' pitcher Andy Sonnanstine was forced to hit on May 17, 2009 due to a scorecard error.
Jacoby Ellsbury led the American League in stolen bases in 2009 with 70.
North American Soccer League was created in 2009.
In 2009, Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals led the National League with 19 wins.
Nick Adenhart for the Angels.