Jonathan Papelbon Saves
Jonathan Papelbon Career Saves Overview
During Jonathan Papelbon's 12-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
368 saves, an average of 31 saves per season. 2008 was his best season
with 41 saves and his worst season was 2005 when he had
0 saves. Jonathan Papelbon 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)