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Hoffman with the San Diego Padres in 2008
Hoffman with the San Diego Padres in 2008
Petco Park's introduction for Hoffman's entrance during his tenure with the Padres.
Petco Park's introduction for Hoffman's entrance during his tenure with the Padres.
Hoffman in 2002
Hoffman in 2002
Baseball from Hoffman's then-record 479th save.
Baseball from Hoffman's then-record 479th save.
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Former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, one of the most prominent closers in baseball history, has the most career saves of any MLB pitcher (652).
Former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, one of the most prominent closers in baseball history, has the most career saves of any MLB pitcher (652).
Bruce Sutter was the first pitcher to start the ninth inning in 20 percent of his career appearances.
Bruce Sutter was the first pitcher to start the ninth inning in 20 percent of his career appearances.
Lee Smith in 1994 was the first pitcher to start the ninth inning in over 75 percent of his appearances.
Lee Smith in 1994 was the first pitcher to start the ninth inning in over 75 percent of his appearances.
By relegating Dennis Eckersley to mostly one-inning save situations, manager Tony La Russa (pictured) was instrumental in the development of the moder
By relegating Dennis Eckersley to mostly one-inning save situations, manager Tony La Russa (pictured) was instrumental in the development of the modern closer.