1982day.year
Baseball: Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first pitcher to record 300 saves.
Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers records his 300th career save, becoming the first pitcher to reach this milestone in Major League Baseball history.
On April 21, 1982, veteran relief pitcher Rollie Fingers closed out the Oakland Athletics at Milwaukee County Stadium, recording the 300th save of his Major League career and setting a new benchmark for relievers. This achievement made Fingers the first pitcher in MLB history to reach 300 saves, underscoring his dominance in the closer role. Known for his trademark handlebar mustache and unflappable demeanor, Fingers enjoyed an illustrious career with the Athletics, Brewers, Padres, and Royals. His pinpoint control and devastating pitches made him one of the most feared late-game specialists of his era. Fingers amassed 341 career saves and earned induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998. His milestone helped elevate the importance of the closer position in modern baseball strategy. To this day, the 300-save milestone remains an exclusive club, and Fingers' legacy continues to influence relief pitching.
1982
Baseball
Rollie Fingers
Milwaukee Brewers
pitcher