Rivera debuted with the Yankees on May 23rd 1995...Only pitched with the Yanks since was normally a starter and eventually became the best closer of all time. He was in the minors from 1990-1995. Struggled at the beginning but eventually picked it up.
All-time stats leaders for Yankees pitchers:Wins - Whitey Ford (236)Strikeouts - Whitey Ford (1,956)ERA - Mariano Rivera - (2.21)Saves - Mariano Rivera - (603)
Through the 2009 season, that is Trevor Hoffman with 591. Mariano Rivera is second all time with 526.
Trevor Hoffman with 601. Mariano Rivera is the all-time saves leader.
1995. Mariano Rivera pitched 67 innings in his rookie season of 1995. MLB players lose their rookie status at the beginning of the season after having pitched 50 total innings, having 130 total at bats, or having been on an MLB team's roster for 45 days.
I dont think so. Joba Chamberlain is one of the best young prospects the Yankees have seen in a while, theres no doubting that. However, I personally dont believe Joba has the stamina to become a full time starter. In my opinion, Joba should be a full time set-up man to Mariano Rivera. When Mo retires, Joba should be the Yankees closer. He's got the potential, the determination, and the power to become the successor to the great Mariano Rivera. Who knows? Maybe in a few years we'll be saying the Great Joba.
In 2006, Mariano Rivera played in 63 games, all for the New York Yankees, and batting in 10 of them. He had 1 at bat, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 1 time.
In 2009, Mariano Rivera played in 66 games, all for the New York Yankees, and batting in 6 of them. He had 1 at bat, getting 0 hits, for a .000 batting average, with 1 run batted in. He was walked 1 time. He struck out 0 times.
As of July 25, 2010, Mariano Rivera holds the New York Yankees record for most saves with 546. He is ranked #2 on the all-time list behind Trevor Hoffman.
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera.
As of 9/19/2011: Mariano Rivera is the all-time saves leaders with 602. The single season record for saves is 62, held by Francisco Rodriguez.
SV stands for save. If a closer pitches the final inning with his/her team in the lead and does not let the other team win, s/he earns a save.