Unveiling MLB’s Ultimate Closer: The Untold Stories Behind the Most Saves in History
Like Rivera, the peak was impressive, but the consistency even more so. Hoffman led the league in saves twice and had a runner-up finish in the Cy Young voting both times, but he also had nine seasons of 40+ saves. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.
3. 478 – Lee Smith
The all-time saves leader before Rivera and Hoffman was Smith, whose career was winding down just as those two entered the league.
Smith was a closer when relievers were often expected to go multiple innings. He had three straight seasons of 100+ innings pitched from 1982-84 with only five starts combined in those years. Rivera and Hoffman combined for one 100+ IP season in their careers.
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