Armando Benitez Saves
Armando Benitez Career Saves Overview
During Armando Benitez's 15-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
289 saves, an average of 19 saves per season. 2004 was his best season
with 47 saves and his worst season was 1994 when he had
0 saves. Armando Benitez outperformed similar player cohorts when comparing career totals, besting
D.R. (15.810126582278), 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)