John Smoltz Saves
John Smoltz Career Saves Overview
During John Smoltz's 21-year Major League Baseball career, he had a lifetime total of
154 saves, an average of 7 saves per season. 2002 was his best season
with 55 saves and his worst season was 1988 when he had
0 saves. John Smoltz outperformed similar player cohorts when comparing career totals, besting
USA (11.064867861763), Gen X (15.1832247557), Y (62), mlb (11.648944611966), and SP (4.6851520572451) 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)