Save (baseball)
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In baseball, a save is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain circumstances. A save can be earned by entering a game in which his team is leading by three or fewe
Mariano Rivera is the MLB all-time leader in saves.
Bill Singer was credited with the first official save, in 1969.
Heath Bell is congratulated by San Diego Padres teammates after a save in 2009
Goose Gossage, namesake of the proposed "goose egg"
Trevor Hoffman
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Trevor William Hoffman is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 years in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2010. A long-time closer, he pitched for the Florida Marlins, San D
Hoffman with the San Diego Padres in 2008
Petco Park's introduction for Hoffman's entrance during his tenure with the Padres.
Hoffman in 2002
Baseball from Hoffman's then-record 479th save.