John Franco Saves
John Franco Career Saves Overview
During John Franco's 21-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
424 saves, an average of 20 saves per season. 1988 was his best season
with 39 saves and his worst season was 2004 when he had
0 saves. John Franco outperformed similar player cohorts when comparing career totals, besting
USA (11.064867861763), Baby Boomers (17.892890995261), 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)