Bill Kunkel Saves
Bill Kunkel Career Saves Overview
During Bill Kunkel's 3-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
4 saves, an average of 1 saves per season. 1961 was his best season
with 4 saves and his worst season was 1962 when he had
0 saves. Bill Kunkel underperformed similar player cohorts when comparing career totals, not beating
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)