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What pitcher led the American League in saves in 1917?
"Dauntless" Dave Danforth of the Chicago White Sox led the American League with 9 saves in 1917. He also led the league in games that year with 50 and games finished with 26. Saves weren't official baseball statistics until the 1970-'s or so. Otherwise, nobody led in saves in the 1910s. Danforth is the correct answer.
Which pitcher led the American League in saves from 1970 to 1979?
Sparky Lyle had a total of 190 saves from 1970 to 1979 in the American league.
Which National League pitcher had the most saves in 2009?
In 2009, Heath Bell of the San Diego Padres led the National League with 42 saves.
How many seasons has Heath Bell lead the Major League Baseball in Saves?
0. Through 2010, Bell has led the National League in saves once ... that being in 2009 with 42. Brian Fuentes of the Angels led MLB in saves that season with 48.
Which American League pitcher had the most saves in 2009?
In 2009, Brian Fuentes of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim led the American League with 48 saves.
When were saves counted as a statistic?
Saves has been a statistic since the first major league (National Association) was founded in 1871. In 1871, Harry Wright of the Boston Red Stockings led the league with 3 saves.
Who led the national league in saves in 2012?
So far Craig kimbrel atl braves
What brewer pitcher holds the franchise record for most games played in a single season?
Through the 2008 season, that is Ken Sanders of the 1971 Brewers who pitched in 83 games. He led the American League in saves that year with 31.
Who led the American League in saves in 2011?
Jose Valverde of the Detroit Tigers with 49.
When did baseball start recording 'saves'?
Saves have been recorded since the beginning of the game. In 1871, the first season of the National Association, Harry Wright of the Boston Red Stockings led the league in saves with 3.
Which pitcher has the most saves without ever leading the Major League Baseball in that stat?
John Franco. Franco had 424 career saves which is 4th most in MLB history. He led the National League in saves in 3 seasons (1988, 1990, 1994) but was never the MLB season leader.
What is the most shutouts Babe Ruth had in one season?
Nine. Babe Ruth led the league with nine shutouts in 1916. In all he pitched 17 shutouts.
