Dodgers’ Eric Gagne has put up some remarkable numbers in his record streak of 70 straight saves
(1) 1.40
The right-handed closer’s ERA since the streak began Aug. 28, 2002. In that time he has appeared in 100 games.
(2) 14.20
Gagne’s strikeouts per nine innings during the streak. In 109 innings, he has 172 K’s, 30 walks and allowed only 59 hits.
(3) .966
Gagne is the all-time leader in save per-centage with only four blown saves in 118 opportunities, including 7-for-7 this season. Next closest in Atlanta’s John Smoltz at .918 (113 of 123 in save opportunities).
(4) .156
Opponents’ batting off Gagne since the streak began. During the streak he has faced 378 batters.
(5) 64.7
Percentage of saves in Dodgers victories (55 of team’s 85 last year), second only to Bryan Harvey’s 70.3 percent–45 saves in Florida’s 64 wins in 1993.
(6) 107
Gagne’s mark for most saves over a two-year period. He followed his 52-save season of 2002 with 55 in 2003.
