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# He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his team # He is not the winning pitcher # He is credited with at least ⅓ of an inning pitched # He satisfies one of the following conditions: ## He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning ## He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, at bat or on deck ## He pitches for at least three innings
A save is when a pitcher comes in at the end of the game and keeps the losing team 3 runs less than the team he is pitching for.
- Not too sure though*
get the remaining out of the game, with no more than a 3 run lead and/or having at least the tying run on deck, to conserve the win
or...
pitch the final 3 innings (at least 9 official outs) of the win
Clarification
requirements for a pitcher to record an official save are:
- pitcher must enter the game while their team is winning, past the "official inning of record", this varies by league -- MLB this is the 5th inning (so must enter in 6th or after)
- tying run must be on base, at bat, on deck, or "in the hole" when you enter the game
- your team must win the game, without losing the lead, and you record the final out of the game
if you do the above then you record a save
According to the Official Rules of Major League Baseball:
10.19 SAVES FOR RELIEF PITCHERS
A save is a statistic credited to a relief pitcher, as set forth in this Rule 10.19.
The official scorer shall credit a pitcher with a save when such pitcher meets all four of the following conditions:
(a) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his team;
(b) He is not the winning pitcher;
(c) He is credited with at least â…“ of an inning pitched; and
(d) He satisfies one of the following conditions:
(1) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning;
(2) He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, or at bat or on deck (that is, the potential tying run is either already on base or is one of the first two batters he faces); or
(3) He pitches for at least three innings.
pitchers qualify for a save if they enter the game with the would be tying run standing in the batters box.also if starting the final inning since there are 3 outs there is a possibility of 3 runs scoring . so a lead of 3 runs qualify
According to Rule 10.19 of the Rules of Baseball, the official scorer shall credit a pitcher with a save when such pitcher meets all four of the following conditions:
1. He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his team
2. He is not the winning pitcher
3. He is credited with at least ⅓ of an inning pitched
4. He satisfies one of the following conditions:
1. He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning
2. He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, at bat or on deck
3. He pitches for at least three innings
There are four conditions that a pitcher must meet to record a save:
1. He must be the last pitcher for the winning team.
2. He must not be credited with a win.
3. He must pitch at least 1/3 innings.
4. He must achieve one of these three conditions:
1. He entered the game with a three run lead and pitched at least 1 inning.
2. He entered the game, regardless of the count on the batter, with the tying run either on deck, batting, or on base.
3. He pitches three innings
So, for example, a pitcher could enter the game with a five run lead and the bases loaded and two outs and have a chance to record a save, as long as he finishes the game. Another example, as seen in the 2007 game between the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles, Wes Littleton of the Rangers was awarded a save for pitching the last three innings of a 30-3 Ranger victory, though when he entered the score was only 14-3.
An unofficial stat is the hold, which is generally awarded to a pitcher who satisfies the last three conditions (ie did not finish the game).
A blown save is given to a pitcher who comes into a game with the chance to record a save but instead gives up the tying run.
Relieving pitcher finishing the game and his team wins, with relieving pitcher coming in while his team is already winning.
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Why when the closer is brought in and his team is in the lead is this not considered a save opportunity?
It's only a save opportunity if his team is in the lead AND the other team has the tying or winning run on base, at bat, or in the on-deck circle. The question is misleading, and should read something like, "when, if a closer comes in with his team in the lead, might it not be considered a save opportunity?" The answer would then be, "it is only a save opportunity if his team is in the lead AND the other team has the tying or winning run on base, at bat, or in the on-deck circle." That is, it is a save opportunity any time the closers lead is only one or two runs, but it can be a close opportunity To clarify ... it is a save opportunity if A) The closer takes the mound with a lead of 3 runs or less or B) the tying run is at-bat.
Pitcher leaves game with one run lead but two runners on base relief pitcher comes in finishes game for win does relief pitcher get a win or save?
In order to record a save under baseball rules, the following must happen: The pitcher must be the last to appear in a game won by his team. The pitcher is not the winning pitcher. The pitcher enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs, and records at least one out. He comes in with the potential tying run on base, at bat or on deck. A pitcher can also record a save by recording at least three effective innings to close out a game, at the discretion of the official scorer. Consequently, a blown save is when a pitcher enters a game in any of these situations and allows either the tying or go-ahead run to score. Almost had it - the tying run is on base, on deck, or in the hole. If a team is up by 3 runs and the reliever starts the inning, he can still get the save. Also the reliever cannot create his own save situation.
What is a Save opportunity?
Taken from: http://espn.go.com/mlb/statistics/glossary.html Save opportunities. When a pitcher 1) enters the game with a lead of three or fewer runs and pitches at least one inning, 2) enters the game with the potential tying run on base, at bat, or on deck, or 3) pitches three or more innings with a lead and is credited with a save by the official scorer.
Can a save be earned by the visiting team pitcher in extra innings in MLB?
Yes, the pitcher who pitched the bottom of the previous inning would get the win and if a new pitcher is used in the bottom of the next inning and holds the lead, he would get the save.
Opportunity cost of saving?
opportunity cost of saving is when you save money then economically spend from your saving this may vary to what person you are
What has to happen for a pitcher to save the game?
the pithers team has to be winning by 3 or less runs to save the game A pitcher must enter the game after the fifth inning, his team must be three or less runs ahead, and the pitcher must preserve the lead.
Is it possible for a pitcher to be credited for a win and a save in the same game if he goes to another position and then comes in the get the final out?
no. According to the rulebook a save can only be awarded to a pitcher who is not already being considered for the win.
Does the new pitcher in the top of the seventh inning of a 1-0 ballgame get the win or a save?
If the relief pitcher pitches 3 innings, and completes the game, and never gave up the lead, he would get a save.
Has anyone ever blown 2 saves in same game?
No, by definition that is not possible. Should a pitcher stay in the game after blowing a save and the team retakes the lead, the pitcher would be in line to get a win and not a save.
What are the save situations?
In order to record a save under baseball rules, the following must happen: The pitcher must be the last to appear in a game won by his team. The pitcher is not the winning pitcher. The pitcher enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs, and records at least one out. He comes in with the potential tying run on base, at bat or on deck. A pitcher can also record a save by recording at least three effective innings to close out a game, at the discretion of the official scorer. Consequently, a blown save is when a pitcher enters a game in any of these situations and allows either the tying or go-ahead run to score.
If im winning 4-0 in the 9th inning can you get a save?
According to the MLB Official Rule Book, a pitcher is credited with a save when 1) the pitcher is the last pitcher the team uses and 2) the pitcher is not credited with the win and 3) one of the following three conditions apply ....A) the pitcher enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning or ....B) the pitcher enters the game with the potentional tying run on base, at bat, or on deck or ....C) the pitcher pitches at least three effective innings regardless of what the score was when they entered the game In MLB, since a save is awarded if the finishing pitcher enters the game with the tying run being at bat or on deck, it would be possible to be credited with a save when entering a game in the ninth inning with the score 4-0. If the pitcher enters the game at the beginning of the ninth inning of a 4-0 game a save cannot be credited. Rules 1 and 2 above would be satisfied but Rule 3 would not. But if the pitcher enters the game with the bases loaded and the score 4-0, a save can be awarded since the first batter the pitcher faces is the potential tying run.
Who was a starting pitcher in 2005 world series that got a save?
Mark Buehle
