Mariano Rivera Saves
Mariano Rivera Career Saves Overview
During Mariano Rivera's 19-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
652 saves, an average of 34 saves per season. 2004 was his best season
with 53 saves and his worst season was 1995 when he had
0 saves. Mariano Rivera outperformed similar player cohorts when comparing career totals, besting
Panama (39.842105263158), 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)