#6
of 20
Rollie Fingers
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Rollie Fingers was one of the defining relievers of the 1970s. He accumulated 341 saves when the statistic was not emphasized as heavily. His 2.90 ERA across more than 1,700 innings reflects heavy multi-inning usage. In 1981, he won both the Cy Young Award and MVP. Fingers anchored multiple championship teams and thrived in October. While not a modern strikeout machine, he consistently prevented runs. His longevity and postseason impact strengthen his résumé. He helped shape bullpen strategy during a transitional era. Few relievers combined durability and effectiveness like Fingers.
Career Numbers
114-118
W-L
2.90
ERA
1,299
K
1,701.1
IP
4
CG
2
SHO
341
SV
Rollie Fingers at No. 6
This slide covers number 6 of 20 in Top 20 Closers of All Time in History of MLB Baseball: Rollie Fingers. The career card for Rollie Fingers shows a 114-118 record, a 2.90 ERA and 1,299 strikeouts. It also counts 341 saves. Rollie Fingers debuted in the 1960s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Goose Gossage is ranked just above at 5; Lee Smith follows at 7. The order reflects the list's own criteria, set out in its introduction; the statistics are the site's standard career totals.