Jack Aker Saves
Jack Aker Career Saves Overview
During Jack Aker's 11-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
123 saves, an average of 11 saves per season. 1966 was his best season
with 32 saves and his worst season was 1964 when he had
0 saves. Jack Aker outperformed similar player cohorts when comparing career totals, besting
USA (11.064867861763), The Silent Generation (15.969696969697), 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)