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Unveiling MLB’s Ultimate Closer: The Untold Stories Behind the Most Saves in History

Unveiling MLB’s Ultimate Closer: The Untold Stories Behind the Most Saves in History

Franco pitched 21 seasons in the big leagues, 14 of those with the Mets. He had 13 seasons with an ERA under 3.00 and eight seasons of 30 or more saves.

  • 8. 422 Billy Wagner
  • 9. 390 Dennis Eckersley
  • 10. 377 Joe Nathan

1. 46 – Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves (2011)

Not many rookie relievers faced higher expectations than Kimbrel, as he was coming off a season in which he pitched 21 games and only allowed one earned run (he didn’t pitch enough to lose his rookie eligibility). And he somehow exceeded those expectations, with 46 saves to earn NL Rookie of the Year honors.

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