Closers with 50 or more saves in a single season… 

2001 – M. Rivera               50 (NY)

1998 – R. Beck                   51 (Cubs)

1992 - D. Eckersley           51 (A’s)

2002 – E. Gagne                52 (LA)

2004 – M. Rivera               53 (NY)

1996 – T. Hoffman           53 (SD)

1993 – R. Meyers             53 (Cubs)

2003 – E. Gagne                55 (LA)

2002 – J. Smoltz                                55 (Alt)

1990 – B. Thiggpan           57 (CWS)

2008 – K Rod                      62 (Angles)