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Which pitcher has the most saves without ever leading the Major League Baseball in that stat?
John Franco. Franco had 424 career saves which is 4th most in MLB history. He led the National League in saves in 3 seasons (1988, 1990, 1994) but was never the MLB season leader.
When were saves counted as a statistic?
Saves has been a statistic since the first major league (National Association) was founded in 1871. In 1871, Harry Wright of the Boston Red Stockings led the league with 3 saves.
Who is the Milwaukee Brewers all time leader in saves?
Trevor Hoffman
When did baseball start recording 'saves'?
Saves have been recorded since the beginning of the game. In 1871, the first season of the National Association, Harry Wright of the Boston Red Stockings led the league in saves with 3.
What pitcher holds the record for most consecutive saves in one season?
Bob Stanley, who pitched with the Red Sox between 1977-1989, is the Red Sox career saves leader with 132. Through games played on June 13, 2009 Jonathan Papelbon has 129 career saves and, barring disaster, will take over as Red Sox career saves leader shortly.
Which pitcher led the American League in saves from 1970 to 1979?
Sparky Lyle had a total of 190 saves from 1970 to 1979 in the American league.
Which American League pitcher had the most saves in 2009?
In 2009, Brian Fuentes of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim led the American League with 48 saves.
Who has the second most saves in Major League baseball in their career?
Trevor Hoffman with 601. Mariano Rivera is the all-time saves leader.
What pitcher led the American League in saves in 1917?
"Dauntless" Dave Danforth of the Chicago White Sox led the American League with 9 saves in 1917. He also led the league in games that year with 50 and games finished with 26. Saves weren't official baseball statistics until the 1970-'s or so. Otherwise, nobody led in saves in the 1910s. Danforth is the correct answer.
Who are leaders in saves in American league?
Jose Valverde and Natalie Feliz and Mariano Rivera
Which pitcher has the most saves without ever leading the Major League Baseball in that stat?
John Franco. Franco had 424 career saves which is 4th most in MLB history. He led the National League in saves in 3 seasons (1988, 1990, 1994) but was never the MLB season leader.
What relief pitcher holds the major league record for the most saves?
Through the 2007 season, Trevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres is the MLB all time saves leader with 524.
Who led the American League in saves in 2011?
Jose Valverde of the Detroit Tigers with 49.
What San Francisco Giants pitcher holds the team record for saves?
On the last day of the 2010 season, Giants closer Brian Wilson tied the late Rod Beck's team record of 48 saves. Wilson was the 2010 major-league leader in saves.
Which National League pitcher had the most saves in 2009?
In 2009, Heath Bell of the San Diego Padres led the National League with 42 saves.
When were saves counted as a statistic?
Saves has been a statistic since the first major league (National Association) was founded in 1871. In 1871, Harry Wright of the Boston Red Stockings led the league with 3 saves.
Who are the 2010 Seattle Mariners Closers?
David Aardsma (31 Saves) and Brandon League (6 Saves)
