#10
of 20
Bruce Sutter
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Bruce Sutter popularized the split-finger fastball as a devastating relief weapon. He recorded 300 saves during an era when that number was rare. His 2.83 career ERA reflects strong run prevention in multi-inning roles. Sutter won the Cy Young Award in 1979 as a reliever. He led the league in saves five times. Sutter frequently entered games in the highest leverage situations. His postseason contributions were significant. Although his career was shorter than others, his peak was highly impactful. Innovation plus effectiveness secures his top-ten standing.
Career Numbers
68-71
W-L
2.83
ERA
861
K
1,042.0
IP
300
SV
Bruce Sutter at No. 10
This slide covers number 10 of 20 in Top 20 Closers of All Time in History of MLB Baseball: Bruce Sutter. The career card for Bruce Sutter shows a 68-71 record, a 2.83 ERA and 861 strikeouts. It also counts 300 saves. Bruce Sutter debuted in the 1970s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Craig Kimbrel is ranked just above at 9; Aroldis Chapman follows at 11. The ranking and the write-up above it are the list's editorial judgment; the career numbers come from the same tables as the player pages.