David Aardsma Saves
David Aardsma Career Saves Overview
During David Aardsma's 9-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
69 saves, an average of 8 saves per season. 2009 was his best season
with 38 saves and his worst season was 2004 when he had
0 saves. David Aardsma outperformed similar player cohorts when comparing career totals, besting
USA (11.064867861763), Gen X (15.1832247557), Y (62), mlb (11.648944611966), and RP (19.574482524601) player career averages. See the charts and graphs below that
visualize this information in more detail.
A save is credited to a relief pitcher who, under certain circumstances, finishes the game and prevents the opposing team from taking the lead. Some of the criteria include not being credited for the win, pitching at least one third of an inning, and entering the game with a lead of 3 runs or less. Generally, for Saves, higher is better. (Source)
A save is credited to a relief pitcher who, under certain circumstances, finishes the game and prevents the opposing team from taking the lead. Some of the criteria include not being credited for the win, pitching at least one third of an inning, and entering the game with a lead of 3 runs or less. Generally, for Saves, higher is better. (Source)