MLB All-Time Save Comparison (Career Saves)
Compare MLB all-time saves from Rivera 652 to Eckersley 390. Closer totals with clubs, seasons and records. See full table with sources now. See more.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariano Rivera 652 saves. Top row here. | 652 saves | Yankees one club | Wikipedia MLB saves: Rivera 652 saves |
| Trevor Hoffman 601 saves. 51 behind Rivera. | 601 saves | Three clubs | Wikipedia MLB saves: Hoffman 601 saves |
| Kenley Jansen 498 saves. 103 behind Hoffman. | 498 saves | Three clubs, active | Wikipedia MLB saves: Jansen 498 saves Sep 2026 |
| Lee Smith 478 saves. 20 behind Jansen. | 478 saves | Eight clubs | Baseball Almanac saves: Smith 478 saves |
| Craig Kimbrel 441 saves. 37 behind Smith. | 441 saves | Six clubs, active | Wikipedia MLB saves: Kimbrel 441 saves |
| Francisco Rodriguez 437 saves. Four behind Kimbrel. | 437 saves | Six clubs | Wikipedia MLB saves: Rodriguez 437 saves |
| John Franco 424 saves. 13 behind Rodriguez. | 424 saves | Three clubs | Wikipedia MLB saves: Franco 424 saves |
| Billy Wagner 422 saves. Two behind Franco. | 422 saves | Five clubs | Wikipedia MLB saves: Wagner 422 saves |
| Aroldis Chapman 402 saves. 20 behind Wagner. | 402 saves | Five clubs, active | MLB.com saves: Chapman 402 saves |
| Dennis Eckersley 390 saves. Tenth row here. | 390 saves | Three clubs | MLB.com saves: Eckersley 390 saves |
About this converter
MLB career saves run 422 to 652 across the all time top ten. Mariano Rivera leads with 652, Trevor Hoffman holds 601, Kenley Jansen holds 498, Lee Smith holds 478, Craig Kimbrel holds 441, Francisco Rodriguez holds 437, John Franco holds 424, Billy Wagner holds 422, Aroldis Chapman holds 402 and Dennis Eckersley holds 390. That makes Rivera fifty one clear of Hoffman. Every figure here is a regular season total through Sep 2026.
How to use it
Pick two closers and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Rivera against Hoffman to see the fifty one gap.
Rows pin Wikipedia saves leaders and Baseball Almanac top 1000 tables. Rivera lists 652 with 15 thirty save seasons. Hoffman lists 601 with 14 thirty save seasons. Jansen lists 498 active and may still add at 22 in 2026. Postseason stays out so regular totals compare directly. Hoffman never won a ring. Jansen won one with Los Angeles. Tables here pin base values so eras compare directly across patches and versions with care.
FAQ
How many saves did Rivera have?
652 saves in 19 seasons. Fifteen 30 save seasons.
What is the gap from first to tenth here?
Rivera 652 to Eckersley 390. The gap is 262 saves.
Do these include postseason?
No. This table uses regular season only. Postseason stays out.
Who is active near the top?
Jansen at 498 and Chapman at 402. Both may still add.
Sources
- Wikipedia MLB saves: Rivera 652, Hoffman 601, Jansen 498
- Baseball Almanac saves: Smith 478, Kimbrel 441, Rodriguez 437
- MLB.com saves: Franco 424, Wagner 422, Chapman 402, Eckersley 390
Last verified: 2026-10-06 · 10 entries
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