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A save is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game with a certain number of saves or percentage of save opportunities. Mariano Rivera is the MLB's leader in one season's saves with 652.

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MLB records through the 2008 season: Career: Trevor Hoffman, San Diego Padres - 554

Season: Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - 62 in 2008

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