Unveiling MLB’s Ultimate Closer: The Untold Stories Behind the Most Saves in History
Jerome Holtzman couldn’t have had any idea what he started when he invented the save.
Although people were unofficially crediting relievers with saves prior to Holtzman publicizing it, he was the one who came up with the formula for giving a reliever a save.
Almost a decade later in 1969, the MLB adopted the save as an official stat. Like RBIs offensively, the save isn’t the best stat for evaluating relievers. But if a pitcher racks up a lot of saves in a season or career, he’s likely been elite.
CHECK OUT THE HOTTEST DEALS ON AMAZON!
2025–26 Panini Absolute Football Mega Box – Retail Exclusive Parallels & Inserts – NFL Trading Cards – Sealed Retail Mega Box
$46.45 (as of March 29, 2026 11:04 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
DREAM LOT OF OLD UNOPENED BASKETBALL CARDS IN PACKS 60 Cards in Packs from the Late 80s and Early 90s
$29.99 (as of March 29, 2026 11:04 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
100 Vintage Football Cards in Old Sealed Wax Packs - Perfect for New Collectors
$15.99 (as of March 29, 2026 11:04 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
NEW 2026 Baseball Series 1 Trading Card Blaster Box - Look for Exclusive Spring Training Parallels
$59.95 (as of March 29, 2026 11:04 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
2025 Topps Baseball Complete 705 Card Factory Sealed HOBBY Factory Set with (5) EXCLUSIVE FOILBOARDS #/417! Includes all Series 1 + 2 Cards Including Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge Bobby Witt Jr & More!
$99.95 (as of March 29, 2026 11:04 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
2025–26 Panini Absolute Football Blaster Box – Retail Exclusive Parallels & Inserts – NFL Trading Cards – Sealed Retail Box
$27.47 (as of March 29, 2026 11:04 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
TCG: Mega Evolution - Phantasmal Flames Factory Sealed Booster Bundle
$83.00 (as of March 29, 2026 11:04 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
NEW 2026 Baseball Series 1 Trading Card MEGA Box - Look for Exclusive 1991 Topps Baseball Crackle Parallels
(as of March 29, 2026 11:04 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
2025 Bowman Draft #BD-59 Kevin McGonigle Baseball Card Tigers
(as of March 29, 2026 11:04 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Post Comment