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Most saves in a season

Francisco Rodríguez, 62 in 2008.

Francisco Rodríguez saved 62 for the Los Angeles Angels in 2008, the MLB record for saves in a season. Next: Edwin Díaz (57, 2018) and Bobby Thigpen (57, 1990).

In 2026: Bryan Baker (Tampa Bay Rays) and Cade Smith (Cleveland Guardians) led MLB with 41, 21 short of the record.

Most saves in a season: the top 25

Rk
Player
SV
Year
1
Francisco RodríguezLos Angeles Angels
62
2008
2
Edwin DíazSeattle Mariners
57
2018
Bobby ThigpenChicago White Sox
57
1990
4
Eric GagneLos Angeles Dodgers
55
2003
John SmoltzAtlanta Braves
55
2002
6
Trevor HoffmanSan Diego Padres
53
1998
Randy MyersChicago Cubs
53
1993
Mariano RiveraNew York Yankees
53
2004
9
Eric GagneLos Angeles Dodgers
52
2002
10
Rod BeckChicago Cubs
51
1998
Dennis EckersleyOakland Athletics
51
1992
Jeurys FamiliaNew York Mets
51
2016
Jim JohnsonBaltimore Orioles
51
2012
Mark MelanconPittsburgh Pirates
51
2015
15
Jim JohnsonBaltimore Orioles
50
2013
Craig KimbrelAtlanta Braves
50
2013
Mariano RiveraNew York Yankees
50
2001
18
Francisco CorderoTexas Rangers
49
2004
Ryan HelsleySt. Louis Cardinals
49
2024
Jose ValverdeDetroit Tigers
49
2011
21
Rod BeckSan Francisco Giants
48
1993
Dennis EckersleyOakland Athletics
48
1990
Brian FuentesLos Angeles Angels
48
2009
Fernando RodneySeattle Mariners
48
2014
Fernando RodneyTampa Bay Rays
48
2012
Trevor RosenthalSt. Louis Cardinals
48
2015
Jeff ShawLos Angeles Dodgers
48
1998
Brian WilsonSan Francisco Giants
48
2010

More than once in the top 25: Dennis Eckersley 2 times, Rod Beck 2 times, Mariano Rivera 2 times, Eric Gagne 2 times, Jim Johnson 2 times and Fernando Rodney 2 times.

Every team's record

Los Angeles AngelsFrancisco Rodríguez, 2008
62
Chicago White SoxBobby Thigpen, 1990
57
Seattle MarinersEdwin Díaz, 2018
57
Atlanta BravesJohn Smoltz, 2002
55
Los Angeles DodgersEric Gagne, 2003
55
Chicago CubsRandy Myers, 1993
53
New York YankeesMariano Rivera, 2004
53
San Diego PadresTrevor Hoffman, 1998
53
AthleticsDennis Eckersley, 1992 (Oakland Athletics)
51
Baltimore OriolesJim Johnson, 2012
51
New York MetsJeurys Familia, 2016
51
Pittsburgh PiratesMark Melancon, 2015
51
Detroit TigersJose Valverde, 2011
49
St. Louis CardinalsRyan Helsley, 2024
49
Texas RangersFrancisco Cordero, 2004
49
San Francisco GiantsRod Beck, 1993; Brian Wilson, 2010
48
Tampa Bay RaysFernando Rodney, 2012
48
Arizona DiamondbacksJose Valverde, 2007
47
Cleveland GuardiansEmmanuel Clase, 2024
47
Kansas City RoyalsGreg Holland, 2013
47
Miami MarlinsArmando Benítez, 2004 (Florida Marlins)
47
Minnesota TwinsJoe Nathan, 2009
47
Washington NationalsChad Cordero, 2005
47
Boston Red SoxTom Gordon, 1998
46
Milwaukee BrewersJohn Axford, 2011
46
Philadelphia PhilliesJose Mesa, 2002
45
Toronto Blue JaysDuane Ward, 1993
45
Cincinnati RedsJeff Brantley, 1996
44
Houston AstrosJose Valverde, 2008; Billy Wagner, 2003
44
Colorado RockiesWade Davis, 2018
43

Each franchise's best season, including the years it played under another name or in another city.

Questions

What is the MLB record for saves in a season?

62, by Francisco Rodríguez of the Los Angeles Angels in 2008.

Who led MLB in saves in 2026?

Bryan Baker of the Tampa Bay Rays and Cade Smith of the Cleveland Guardians, with 41. That is 21 short of the record.

Who has the most seasons among the top 25 for saves?

Dennis Eckersley, 2 times (1990 and 1992).

Which team's own saves record is the highest?

Los Angeles Angels: Francisco Rodríguez, 62 in 2008. The lowest club record belongs to the Colorado Rockies, 43 by Wade Davis (2018).

Which numbers count?

Saves became an official statistic in 1969.