+ - Indicates Hall of Famer. Bold indicates active player.
Statistic Description: Base-Out Runs Saved Given the bases occupied/out situation, how many runs did the pitcher save in the resulting play. Compared to average, so 0 is average, and above 0 is better than average
Only players who finished in the top 40 for the majors in a season will appear on this list.
Leaders from the current season are only included for rate stats after July 1st.
This statistic is computed from play-by-play data which is only complete from 1974 to the present. From 1948-1973, the data is incomplete, though for most seasons only less than 20 games per season total are missing. Please see our page on data coverage for a full view of the data used to create these lists.
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) | Year | Throws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pedro Martinez (28) | 87.776 | 2000 | R |
| 2. | Roger Clemens (34) | 80.663 | 1997 | R |
| 3. | Dwight Gooden (20) | 75.599 | 1985 | R |
| 4. | Pedro Martinez (27) | 72.146 | 1999 | R |
| 5. | Greg Maddux (29) | 70.892 | 1995 | R |
| 6. | Sandy Koufax+ (30) | 68.039 | 1966 | L |
| 7. | Randy Johnson (35) | 66.053 | 1999 | L |
| 8. | Bob Gibson+ (32) | 65.798 | 1968 | R |
| 9. | Steve Carlton+ (27) | 65.518 | 1972 | L |
| 10. | Randy Johnson (37) | 65.142 | 2001 | L |
| 11. | Dean Chance (23) | 64.953 | 1964 | R |
| 12. | Ron Guidry (27) | 64.211 | 1978 | L |
| 13. | Greg Maddux (31) | 63.385 | 1997 | R |
| 14. | Johan Santana (25) | 63.347 | 2004 | L |
| 15. | Greg Maddux (28) | 62.352 | 1994 | R |
| 16. | Jim Palmer+ (29) | 61.942 | 1975 | R |
| 17. | Sandy Koufax+ (27) | 61.148 | 1963 | L |
| 18. | Vida Blue (21) | 60.580 | 1971 | L |
| 19. | Randy Johnson (38) | 60.271 | 2002 | L |
| 20. | Kevin Brown (31) | 59.681 | 1996 | R |
| 21. | Tom Seaver+ (26) | 59.279 | 1971 | R |
| 22. | Tom Seaver+ (28) | 59.108 | 1973 | R |
| 23. | Zack Greinke (25) | 58.950 | 2009 | R |
| 24. | Randy Johnson (31) | 58.793 | 1995 | L |
| 25. | Jim Palmer+ (27) | 58.067 | 1973 | R |
| 26. | Pedro Martinez (25) | 57.698 | 1997 | R |
| 27. | Roger Clemens (27) | 57.271 | 1990 | R |
| 28. | Kevin Appier (25) | 57.149 | 1993 | R |
| 29. | Warren Spahn+ (32) | 57.106 | 1953 | L |
| 30. | Bob Gibson+ (33) | 56.720 | 1969 | R |
| 31. | Sandy Koufax+ (29) | 56.627 | 1965 | L |
| 32. | Randy Johnson (36) | 56.608 | 2000 | L |
| 33. | Juan Marichal+ (28) | 56.486 | 1966 | R |
| 34. | Randy Johnson (33) | 56.375 | 1997 | L |
| 35. | Roger Clemens (24) | 56.374 | 1987 | R |
| 36. | Gaylord Perry+ (33) | 55.979 | 1972 | R |
| 37. | Juan Marichal+ (27) | 55.951 | 1965 | R |
| 38. | Roger Clemens (23) | 55.930 | 1986 | R |
| 39. | Derek Lowe (29) | 55.537 | 2002 | R |
| 40. | John Tudor (31) | 55.432 | 1985 | L |
| 41. | Roger Clemens (42) | 55.157 | 2005 | R |
| 42. | Robin Roberts+ (26) | 55.129 | 1953 | R |
| 43. | Mel Parnell (27) | 54.468 | 1949 | L |
| 44. | Bob Lemon+ (27) | 53.797 | 1948 | R |
| 45. | Greg Maddux (32) | 53.773 | 1998 | R |
| 46. | John Hiller (30) | 53.763 | 1973 | L |
| 47. | Jose Rijo (28) | 53.494 | 1993 | R |
| 48. | Dick Ellsworth (23) | 53.462 | 1963 | L |
| 49. | Robin Roberts+ (23) | 53.240 | 1950 | R |
| 50. | Johnny Antonelli (24) | 53.208 | 1954 | L |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) | Year | Throws |
| 51. | Pat Hentgen (27) | 53.064 | 1996 | R |
| 52. | Curt Schilling (34) | 53.034 | 2001 | R |
| 53. | Mike Scott (31) | 52.975 | 1986 | R |
| 54. | Andy Messersmith (29) | 52.927 | 1975 | R |
| 55. | Roger Clemens (35) | 52.907 | 1998 | R |
| 56. | Pedro Martinez (31) | 52.608 | 2003 | R |
| 57. | Early Wynn+ (36) | 52.512 | 1956 | R |
| 58. | Greg Maddux (27) | 52.158 | 1993 | R |
| 59. | Billy Pierce (28) | 51.948 | 1955 | L |
| 60. | Bret Saberhagen (25) | 51.780 | 1989 | R |
| 61. | Denny McLain (25) | 51.774 | 1969 | R |
| 62. | Steve Carlton+ (35) | 51.746 | 1980 | L |
| 63. | Catfish Hunter+ (29) | 51.708 | 1975 | R |
| 64. | Jim Palmer+ (31) | 51.661 | 1977 | R |
| 65. | Gene Bearden (27) | 51.416 | 1948 | L |
| 66. | Dave Stieb (27) | 51.299 | 1985 | R |
| 67. | Robin Roberts+ (27) | 51.157 | 1954 | R |
| 68. | Tom Seaver+ (24) | 51.146 | 1969 | R |
| 69. | Don Drysdale+ (27) | 51.082 | 1964 | R |
| 70. | Justin Verlander (28) | 51.062 | 2011 | R |
| 71. | Bert Blyleven+ (22) | 50.968 | 1973 | R |
| 72. | Jason Schmidt (30) | 50.724 | 2003 | R |
| 73. | Mark Eichhorn (25) | 50.604 | 1986 | R |
| 74. | Kevin Brown (35) | 50.542 | 2000 | R |
| 75. | Jimmy Key (26) | 50.517 | 1987 | L |
| 76. | Roy Halladay (33) | 50.276 | 2010 | R |
| 77. | Mike Norris (25) | 50.259 | 1980 | R |
| 78. | Johan Santana (27) | 49.865 | 2006 | L |
| 79. | Jim Bunning+ (34) | 49.841 | 1966 | R |
| 80. | Tom Seaver+ (32) | 49.366 | 1977 | R |
| 81. | Cliff Lee (29) | 49.275 | 2008 | L |
| 82. | Tom Glavine (32) | 49.230 | 1998 | L |
| 83. | Mike Hampton (26) | 48.677 | 1999 | L |
| 84. | Kevin Brown (33) | 48.676 | 1998 | R |
| 85. | Jered Weaver (28) | 48.669 | 2011 | R |
| 86. | Gaylord Perry+ (35) | 48.655 | 1974 | R |
| 87. | Dave Stieb (26) | 48.640 | 1984 | R |
| 88. | Greg Maddux (34) | 48.494 | 2000 | R |
| 89. | Tim Lincecum (24) | 48.423 | 2008 | R |
| 90. | Wilbur Wood (29) | 48.352 | 1971 | L |
| 91. | Curt Schilling (37) | 48.302 | 2004 | R |
| 92. | John Candelaria (23) | 48.007 | 1977 | L |
| 93. | Frank Viola (27) | 47.864 | 1987 | L |
| 94. | Rick Reuschel (28) | 47.805 | 1977 | R |
| 95. | Andy Pettitte (33) | 47.723 | 2005 | L |
| 96. | Whitey Ford+ (26) | 47.722 | 1955 | L |
| 97. | Esteban Loaiza (31) | 47.705 | 2003 | R |
| 98. | Roy Halladay (32) | 47.639 | 2009 | R |
| 99. | Herb Score (23) | 47.630 | 1956 | L |
| 100. | Greg Maddux (26) | 47.628 | 1992 | R |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) | Year | Throws |
| 101. | Pedro Martinez (30) | 47.541 | 2002 | R |
| 102. | Bob Lemon+ (28) | 47.473 | 1949 | R |
| 103. | Ken Hill (30) | 47.289 | 1996 | R |
| 104. | Frank Tanana (23) | 47.236 | 1977 | L |
| 105. | Jerry Koosman (26) | 46.986 | 1969 | L |
| 106. | Pedro Martinez (26) | 46.761 | 1998 | R |
| 107. | Andy Pettitte (25) | 46.693 | 1997 | L |
| 108. | Chris Carpenter (34) | 46.509 | 2009 | R |
| 109. | Phil Niekro+ (35) | 46.482 | 1974 | R |
| 110. | Mike Caldwell (29) | 46.438 | 1978 | L |
| 111. | CC Sabathia (27) | 46.235 | 2008 | L |
| 112. | Larry Dierker (22) | 46.056 | 1969 | R |
| 113. | Doug Corbett (27) | 45.893 | 1980 | R |
| 114. | Tim Lincecum (25) | 45.879 | 2009 | R |
| 115. | Sandy Koufax+ (28) | 45.840 | 1964 | L |
| 116. | Sam McDowell (22) | 45.810 | 1965 | L |
| 117. | Mike Mussina (23) | 45.697 | 1992 | R |
| 118. | Luis Tiant (27) | 45.656 | 1968 | R |
| 119. | Hoyt Wilhelm+ (36) | 45.644 | 1959 | R |
| 120. | Greg Maddux (30) | 45.525 | 1996 | R |
| 121. | Barry Zito (24) | 45.518 | 2002 | L |
| 122. | Charles Nagy (29) | 45.432 | 1996 | R |
| 123. | David Cone (31) | 45.380 | 1994 | R |
| 124. | Kevin Millwood (24) | 45.344 | 1999 | R |
| 125. | Roger Clemens (28) | 45.285 | 1991 | R |
| 126. | Johan Santana (29) | 45.221 | 2008 | L |
| 127. | Johan Santana (26) | 45.120 | 2005 | L |
| 128. | Juan Marichal+ (31) | 45.089 | 1969 | R |
| 129. | Tom Seaver+ (30) | 44.817 | 1975 | R |
| 130. | Tom Glavine (31) | 44.747 | 1997 | L |
| 131. | Billy Pierce (26) | 44.722 | 1953 | L |
| 132. | Mike Mussina (26) | 44.695 | 1995 | R |
| 133. | Bret Saberhagen (23) | 44.592 | 1987 | R |
| 134. | Juan Guzman (29) | 44.456 | 1996 | R |
| 135. | Al Leiter (32) | 44.441 | 1998 | L |
| 136. | Chris Carpenter (30) | 44.327 | 2005 | R |
| 137. | Whitey Ford+ (27) | 44.248 | 1956 | L |
| 138. | Jake Peavy (26) | 44.176 | 2007 | R |
| 139. | Roy Halladay (34) | 44.124 | 2011 | R |
| 140. | Denny McLain (24) | 44.122 | 1968 | R |
| 141. | Catfish Hunter+ (28) | 44.084 | 1974 | R |
| 142. | Tim Hudson (27) | 43.994 | 2003 | R |
| 143. | Whitey Ford+ (35) | 43.955 | 1964 | L |
| 144. | Jim Palmer+ (24) | 43.875 | 1970 | R |
| 145. | Don Drysdale+ (23) | 43.686 | 1960 | R |
| 146. | Randy Johnson (40) | 43.658 | 2004 | L |
| 147. | Dennis Eckersley+ (24) | 43.623 | 1979 | R |
| 148. | Roger Clemens (33) | 43.584 | 1996 | R |
| 149. | Frank Viola (28) | 43.463 | 1988 | L |
| 150. | Mike Cuellar (32) | 43.353 | 1969 | L |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) | Year | Throws |
| 151. | Luis Tiant (33) | 43.289 | 1974 | R |
| 152. | Teddy Higuera (28) | 43.185 | 1986 | L |
| 153. | Teddy Higuera (30) | 43.161 | 1988 | L |
| 154. | Vida Blue (26) | 43.115 | 1976 | L |
| 155. | Darryl Kile (28) | 43.041 | 1997 | R |
| 156. | John Smoltz (29) | 42.964 | 1996 | R |
| 157. | Kevin Appier (28) | 42.901 | 1996 | R |
| 158. | Felix Hernandez (23) | 42.796 | 2009 | R |
| 159. | Gary Peters (26) | 42.696 | 1963 | L |
| 160. | Adam Wainwright (27) | 42.666 | 2009 | R |
| 161. | Roy Halladay (31) | 42.664 | 2008 | R |
| 162. | Ubaldo Jimenez (26) | 42.416 | 2010 | R |
| 163. | Joe Mays (25) | 42.320 | 2001 | R |
| 164. | Felix Hernandez (24) | 42.217 | 2010 | R |
| Bobby Shantz (26) | 42.217 | 1952 | L | |
| 166. | Roger Clemens (31) | 42.149 | 1994 | R |
| 167. | Justin Thompson (24) | 42.098 | 1997 | L |
| 168. | Bill Hands (29) | 42.092 | 1969 | R |
| 169. | Tom Seaver+ (25) | 42.026 | 1970 | R |
| 170. | Curt Schilling (35) | 42.004 | 2002 | R |
| 171. | Steve Carlton+ (32) | 42.003 | 1977 | L |
| 172. | Jim Kern (30) | 41.975 | 1979 | R |
| 173. | Alex Fernandez (26) | 41.933 | 1996 | R |
| 174. | Rich Gossage+ (25) | 41.804 | 1977 | R |
| 175. | Mariano Rivera (26) | 41.768 | 1996 | R |
| 176. | Adam Wainwright (28) | 41.755 | 2010 | R |
| 177. | Sam McDowell (27) | 41.689 | 1970 | L |
| 178. | Mike Witt (25) | 41.661 | 1986 | R |
| 179. | Roger Clemens (29) | 41.549 | 1992 | R |
| 180. | Steve Carlton+ (24) | 41.514 | 1969 | L |
| 181. | Kevin Appier (24) | 41.500 | 1992 | R |
| 182. | Ron Guidry (28) | 41.423 | 1979 | L |
| 183. | Kevin Brown (32) | 41.406 | 1997 | R |
| 184. | Bret Saberhagen (21) | 41.376 | 1985 | R |
| 185. | Mark Prior (22) | 41.273 | 2003 | R |
| 186. | Roy Oswalt (28) | 41.206 | 2006 | R |
| 187. | Jon Matlack (24) | 41.205 | 1974 | L |
| 188. | Bill Singer (25) | 41.164 | 1969 | R |
| 189. | Steve Rogers (32) | 41.134 | 1982 | R |
| 190. | Bill Lee (26) | 40.877 | 1973 | L |
| 191. | Orel Hershiser (29) | 40.862 | 1988 | R |
| 192. | Jimmy Key (32) | 40.811 | 1993 | L |
| 193. | Dave Stieb (25) | 40.760 | 1983 | R |
| 194. | Joe Niekro (37) | 40.671 | 1982 | R |
| 195. | Mike Mussina (25) | 40.649 | 1994 | R |
| 196. | Mike Mussina (32) | 40.609 | 2001 | R |
| 197. | Bob Lemon+ (31) | 40.521 | 1952 | R |
| 198. | Al Leiter (30) | 40.454 | 1996 | L |
| 199. | Roger Clemens (25) | 40.285 | 1988 | R |
| 200. | Mike Garcia (25) | 40.241 | 1949 | R |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) | Year | Throws |
| 201. | Tim Hudson (34) | 40.205 | 2010 | R |
| 202. | Tom Candiotti (33) | 40.189 | 1991 | R |
| 203. | Bert Blyleven+ (26) | 39.996 | 1977 | R |
| 204. | Dave Stewart (33) | 39.957 | 1990 | R |
| 205. | Ellis Kinder (34) | 39.930 | 1949 | R |
| 206. | Darryl Kile (32) | 39.850 | 2001 | R |
| 207. | Bob Gibson+ (34) | 39.817 | 1970 | R |
| 208. | Mike Garcia (30) | 39.692 | 1954 | R |
| 209. | Preacher Roe (33) | 39.673 | 1949 | L |
| 210. | Bert Blyleven+ (38) | 39.654 | 1989 | R |
| 211. | Ernie Broglio (24) | 39.647 | 1960 | R |
| 212. | Dontrelle Willis (23) | 39.615 | 2005 | L |
| 213. | Cliff Lee (32) | 39.483 | 2011 | L |
| 214. | Mudcat Grant (34) | 39.429 | 1970 | R |
| 215. | Pedro Martinez (33) | 39.241 | 2005 | R |
| 216. | Preacher Roe (34) | 39.224 | 1950 | L |
| 217. | Kevin Brown (34) | 39.210 | 1999 | R |
| 218. | James Shields (29) | 39.184 | 2011 | R |
| 219. | Bob Gibson+ (26) | 39.171 | 1962 | R |
| 220. | Ken Heintzelman (33) | 39.153 | 1949 | L |
| 221. | David Cone (34) | 39.129 | 1997 | R |
| 222. | Frank Tanana (21) | 39.127 | 1975 | L |
| 223. | Clayton Kershaw (24) | 39.067 | 2012 | L |
| 224. | Roy Halladay (25) | 39.053 | 2002 | R |
| 225. | Larry Jansen (29) | 39.023 | 1950 | R |
| 226. | Livan Hernandez (29) | 38.961 | 2004 | R |
| 227. | Jim Palmer+ (32) | 38.896 | 1978 | R |
| 228. | Chris Carpenter (31) | 38.893 | 2006 | R |
| 229. | Don Sutton+ (35) | 38.881 | 1980 | R |
| 230. | Josh Johnson (26) | 38.850 | 2010 | R |
| 231. | Randy Johnson (29) | 38.849 | 1993 | L |
| 232. | David Price (26) | 38.821 | 2012 | L |
| 233. | Bob Purkey (32) | 38.809 | 1962 | R |
| 234. | Frank Viola (30) | 38.796 | 1990 | L |
| 235. | Justin Verlander (29) | 38.781 | 2012 | R |
| 236. | Hank Aguirre (31) | 38.746 | 1962 | L |
| 237. | Bob Shaw (26) | 38.745 | 1959 | R |
| 238. | Willie Hernandez (29) | 38.675 | 1984 | L |
| 239. | Don Sutton+ (28) | 38.615 | 1973 | R |
| 240. | Randy Johnson (30) | 38.605 | 1994 | L |
| 241. | Camilo Pascual (25) | 38.593 | 1959 | R |
| 242. | Virgil Trucks (36) | 38.522 | 1953 | R |
| 243. | Tim Hudson (26) | 38.487 | 2002 | R |
| 244. | Warren Spahn+ (30) | 38.470 | 1951 | L |
| 245. | Mark Buehrle (22) | 38.443 | 2001 | L |
| 246. | Jarrod Washburn (27) | 38.363 | 2002 | L |
| 247. | Don Sutton+ (27) | 38.349 | 1972 | R |
| 248. | CC Sabathia (26) | 38.339 | 2007 | L |
| 249. | Kevin Tapani (27) | 38.319 | 1991 | R |
| 250. | Kenny Rogers (33) | 38.302 | 1998 | L |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) | Year | Throws |
| 251. | Rich Harden (26) | 38.294 | 2008 | R |
| 252. | Andy Messersmith (28) | 38.275 | 1974 | R |
| 253. | Orel Hershiser (30) | 38.271 | 1989 | R |
| 254. | Jair Jurrjens (23) | 38.251 | 2009 | R |
| 255. | Al Benton (38) | 38.149 | 1949 | R |
| 256. | Nolan Ryan+ (26) | 38.036 | 1973 | R |
| 257. | Brad Radke (31) | 38.019 | 2004 | R |
| 258. | Clayton Kershaw (23) | 38.001 | 2011 | L |
| 259. | Greg Maddux (35) | 37.986 | 2001 | R |
| 260. | Ben Sheets (25) | 37.957 | 2004 | R |
| 261. | Joe Horlen (29) | 37.951 | 1967 | R |
| 262. | Art Houtteman (22) | 37.944 | 1950 | R |
| 263. | Claude Osteen (29) | 37.922 | 1969 | L |
| 264. | David Cone (30) | 37.907 | 1993 | R |
| 265. | Lew Burdette (27) | 37.898 | 1954 | R |
| 266. | Mark Langston (32) | 37.816 | 1993 | L |
| 267. | Jim Bunning+ (33) | 37.811 | 1965 | R |
| 268. | Matt Cain (24) | 37.800 | 2009 | R |
| 269. | Billy Pierce (25) | 37.758 | 1952 | L |
| 270. | Curt Schilling (31) | 37.731 | 1998 | R |
| 271. | Robin Roberts+ (25) | 37.714 | 1952 | R |
| 272. | Bill Campbell (28) | 37.695 | 1977 | R |
| 273. | Bert Blyleven+ (33) | 37.559 | 1984 | R |
| 274. | Tom Glavine (34) | 37.542 | 2000 | L |
| 275. | Vern Law (29) | 37.447 | 1959 | R |
| 276. | Whitey Ford+ (29) | 37.436 | 1958 | L |
| 277. | Johnny Podres (24) | 37.434 | 1957 | L |
| 278. | Bob Gibson+ (36) | 37.415 | 1972 | R |
| 279. | Roger Clemens (41) | 37.299 | 2004 | R |
| 280. | Don Newcombe (23) | 37.273 | 1949 | R |
| 281. | Early Wynn+ (34) | 37.243 | 1954 | R |
| 282. | Keith Foulke (26) | 37.167 | 1999 | R |
| 283. | Johnny Antonelli (29) | 37.142 | 1959 | L |
| 284. | Fergie Jenkins+ (27) | 37.133 | 1970 | R |
| 285. | Roy Halladay (28) | 37.067 | 2005 | R |
| 286. | Frank Lary (26) | 37.061 | 1956 | R |
| 287. | CC Sabathia (30) | 37.046 | 2011 | L |
| 288. | Brandon Webb (27) | 36.979 | 2006 | R |
| 289. | Camilo Pascual (29) | 36.935 | 1963 | R |
| 290. | Kris Medlen (26) | 36.820 | 2012 | R |
| 291. | Early Wynn+ (31) | 36.813 | 1951 | R |
| 292. | Jon Lester (24) | 36.811 | 2008 | L |
| 293. | Kevin Brown (38) | 36.804 | 2003 | R |
| 294. | Bartolo Colon (29) | 36.786 | 2002 | R |
| 295. | Virgil Trucks (37) | 36.765 | 1954 | R |
| 296. | Roberto Hernandez (26) | 36.719 | 2007 | R |
| 297. | Jim Maloney (25) | 36.718 | 1965 | R |
| 298. | Bob Gibson+ (30) | 36.609 | 1966 | R |
| 299. | Mike Mussina (28) | 36.608 | 1997 | R |
| 300. | Alex Fernandez (23) | 36.530 | 1993 | R |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) | Year | Throws |
| 301. | Jack Harshman (28) | 36.520 | 1956 | L |
| 302. | Roy Halladay (26) | 36.518 | 2003 | R |
| 303. | Frank Sullivan (27) | 36.514 | 1957 | R |
| 304. | David Cone (32) | 36.511 | 1995 | R |
| 305. | Josh Beckett (27) | 36.484 | 2007 | R |
| 306. | Tom Glavine (30) | 36.391 | 1996 | L |
| 307. | Nolan Ryan+ (30) | 36.380 | 1977 | R |
| 308. | Mark Mulder (23) | 36.374 | 2001 | L |
| 309. | Brandon Webb (28) | 36.360 | 2007 | R |
| 310. | Jim Abbott (23) | 36.318 | 1991 | L |
| 311. | Dave McNally (25) | 36.295 | 1968 | L |
| 312. | Rich Gossage+ (23) | 36.181 | 1975 | R |
| 313. | Doyle Alexander (33) | 36.179 | 1984 | R |
| 314. | Whitey Ford+ (32) | 36.066 | 1961 | L |
| 315. | Warren Hacker (27) | 36.035 | 1952 | R |
| 316. | Mark Gubicza (25) | 36.005 | 1988 | R |
| 317. | Jason Schmidt (31) | 36.001 | 2004 | R |
| 318. | Bill Swift (31) | 35.977 | 1993 | R |
| 319. | Joe Horlen (26) | 35.966 | 1964 | R |
| 320. | Joaquin Andujar (29) | 35.931 | 1982 | R |
| 321. | Curt Schilling (30) | 35.915 | 1997 | R |
| 322. | Kevin Appier (29) | 35.883 | 1997 | R |
| 323. | Bob Feller+ (31) | 35.873 | 1950 | R |
| 324. | Fergie Jenkins+ (28) | 35.863 | 1971 | R |
| 325. | Britt Burns (21) | 35.837 | 1980 | L |
| 326. | Bronson Arroyo (29) | 35.785 | 2006 | R |
| 327. | Chuck Finley (27) | 35.767 | 1990 | L |
| 328. | John Smoltz (30) | 35.766 | 1997 | R |
| 329. | Rick Rhoden (33) | 35.753 | 1986 | R |
| 330. | Roy Halladay (29) | 35.751 | 2006 | R |
| 331. | Freddy Garcia (24) | 35.747 | 2001 | R |
| 332. | Jim Palmer+ (26) | 35.746 | 1972 | R |
| 333. | Dennis Martinez (40) | 35.736 | 1995 | R |
| 334. | Mike Garcia (28) | 35.709 | 1952 | R |
| 335. | Whitey Ford+ (33) | 35.686 | 1962 | L |
| 336. | Carlos Zambrano (23) | 35.672 | 2004 | R |
| 337. | Sal Maglie (34) | 35.632 | 1951 | R |
| 338. | John Lackey (28) | 35.629 | 2007 | R |
| 339. | Javier Vazquez (32) | 35.460 | 2009 | R |
| 340. | Tommy John (36) | 35.459 | 1979 | L |
| 341. | Billy Pierce (29) | 35.456 | 1956 | L |
| 342. | Bert Blyleven+ (23) | 35.422 | 1974 | R |
| 343. | Brandon Webb (24) | 35.316 | 2003 | R |
| 344. | Mike Mussina (31) | 35.271 | 2000 | R |
| 345. | Preacher Roe (35) | 35.257 | 1951 | L |
| 346. | Billy Hoeft (23) | 35.240 | 1955 | L |
| 347. | Frank Tanana (22) | 35.198 | 1976 | L |
| 348. | Virgil Trucks (32) | 35.104 | 1949 | R |
| 349. | Allie Reynolds (35) | 35.061 | 1952 | R |
| 350. | Mickey Lolich (30) | 35.059 | 1971 | L |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) | Year | Throws |
| 351. | Dennis Leonard (26) | 34.974 | 1977 | R |
| 352. | Warren Spahn+ (40) | 34.945 | 1961 | L |
| 353. | Dave Stieb (24) | 34.874 | 1982 | R |
| 354. | Buzz Capra (26) | 34.873 | 1974 | R |
| 355. | Jamie Moyer (36) | 34.863 | 1999 | L |
| 356. | Jim Palmer+ (23) | 34.849 | 1969 | R |
| 357. | Erik Bedard (28) | 34.828 | 2007 | L |
| Tim Wakefield (28) | 34.828 | 1995 | R | |
| 359. | Jim Bouton (24) | 34.824 | 1963 | R |
| 360. | Brad Penny (29) | 34.807 | 2007 | R |
| 361. | B.J. Ryan (30) | 34.771 | 2006 | L |
| 362. | Mark Fidrych (21) | 34.725 | 1976 | R |
| 363. | Warren Spahn+ (41) | 34.679 | 1962 | L |
| 364. | Pedro Martinez (29) | 34.648 | 2001 | R |
| 365. | Jerry Koosman (36) | 34.647 | 1979 | L |
| 366. | Doyle Alexander (36) | 34.636 | 1987 | R |
| 367. | Eddie Lopat (33) | 34.609 | 1951 | L |
| 368. | Jim Bunning+ (35) | 34.576 | 1967 | R |
| 369. | Daisuke Matsuzaka (27) | 34.554 | 2008 | R |
| 370. | Bob Friend (29) | 34.502 | 1960 | R |
| 371. | J.R. Richard (29) | 34.495 | 1979 | R |
| 372. | Tom Brewer (24) | 34.490 | 1956 | R |
| 373. | Tom Hall (22) | 34.427 | 1970 | L |
| 374. | Jim Bunning+ (25) | 34.406 | 1957 | R |
| 375. | Howie Pollet (28) | 34.368 | 1949 | L |
| 376. | Francisco Liriano (22) | 34.317 | 2006 | L |
| 377. | Jim O'Toole (27) | 34.265 | 1964 | L |
| 378. | Catfish Hunter+ (26) | 34.260 | 1972 | R |
| 379. | Burt Hooton (27) | 34.200 | 1977 | R |
| 380. | Ron Guidry (26) | 34.181 | 1977 | L |
| 381. | Ricky Romero (26) | 34.175 | 2011 | L |
| 382. | Don Wilson (26) | 34.173 | 1971 | R |
| 383. | Jamie Moyer (39) | 34.166 | 2002 | L |
| 384. | Don Drysdale+ (20) | 34.159 | 1957 | R |
| 385. | David Wells (35) | 34.142 | 1998 | L |
| 386. | Jamie Moyer (35) | 34.140 | 1998 | L |
| 387. | Roy Oswalt (24) | 34.136 | 2002 | R |
| 388. | Charlie Leibrandt (28) | 34.131 | 1985 | L |
| 389. | Chris Short (26) | 34.095 | 1964 | L |
| 390. | Warren Spahn+ (36) | 34.023 | 1957 | L |
| 391. | Carl Pavano (28) | 34.003 | 2004 | R |
| 392. | Charlie Leibrandt (30) | 33.994 | 1987 | L |
| 393. | Bruce Sutter+ (24) | 33.990 | 1977 | R |
| 394. | Dan Haren (28) | 33.983 | 2009 | R |
| 395. | Phil Niekro+ (30) | 33.972 | 1969 | R |
| 396. | Bob Turley (24) | 33.952 | 1955 | R |
| 397. | Stu Miller (33) | 33.940 | 1961 | R |
| 398. | Jeff D'Amico (24) | 33.931 | 2000 | R |
| 399. | Jim Bunning+ (32) | 33.929 | 1964 | R |
| 400. | Bob Tewksbury (31) | 33.900 | 1992 | R |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) | Year | Throws |
| 401. | Chris Sale (23) | 33.882 | 2012 | L |
| 402. | Sam Jones (33) | 33.868 | 1959 | R |
| 403. | Don Drysdale+ (25) | 33.811 | 1962 | R |
| 404. | Steve Gromek (34) | 33.776 | 1954 | R |
| 405. | Roy Oswalt (32) | 33.743 | 2010 | R |
| 406. | Mark Mulder (25) | 33.716 | 2003 | L |
| 407. | Rafael Betancourt (32) | 33.665 | 2007 | R |
| 408. | Jim Palmer+ (36) | 33.654 | 1982 | R |
| 409. | Ernie Broglio (26) | 33.623 | 1962 | R |
| 410. | Steve McCatty (27) | 33.622 | 1981 | R |
| 411. | Larry Jansen (30) | 33.604 | 1951 | R |
| 412. | Jon Matlack (28) | 33.559 | 1978 | L |
| 413. | Jack Morris (31) | 33.538 | 1986 | R |
| 414. | Dan Haren (27) | 33.525 | 2008 | R |
| 415. | Ryan Dempster (31) | 33.520 | 2008 | R |
| 416. | Justin Verlander (26) | 33.516 | 2009 | R |
| 417. | Josh Beckett (31) | 33.496 | 2011 | R |
| 418. | Denny Neagle (28) | 33.479 | 1997 | L |
| 419. | Dave Roberts (26) | 33.460 | 1971 | L |
| 420. | Early Wynn+ (30) | 33.426 | 1950 | R |
| 421. | Andy Pettitte (24) | 33.409 | 1996 | L |
| 422. | John Smoltz (38) | 33.403 | 2005 | R |
| 423. | Roy Oswalt (27) | 33.365 | 2005 | R |
| 424. | Clay Buchholz (25) | 33.344 | 2010 | R |
| 425. | Brad Lidge (27) | 33.341 | 2004 | R |
| 426. | Juan Guzman (25) | 33.320 | 1992 | R |
| 427. | Vern Law (35) | 33.300 | 1965 | R |
| 428. | Johnny Cueto (26) | 33.252 | 2012 | R |
| 429. | John Montefusco (25) | 33.239 | 1975 | R |
| 430. | Johan Santana (24) | 33.222 | 2003 | L |
| 431. | Bob Welch (30) | 33.213 | 1987 | R |
| 432. | Robin Roberts+ (24) | 33.210 | 1951 | R |
| 433. | John Smoltz (32) | 33.177 | 1999 | R |
| 434. | Steve Rogers (28) | 33.172 | 1978 | R |
| 435. | Jack Morris (32) | 33.162 | 1987 | R |
| 436. | Steve Farr (33) | 33.133 | 1990 | R |
| 437. | John Smoltz (39) | 33.112 | 2006 | R |
| 438. | John Denny (30) | 33.084 | 1983 | R |
| 439. | Ed Whitson (35) | 33.044 | 1990 | R |
| 440. | Steve Rogers (23) | 32.859 | 1973 | R |
| 441. | Jim Perry (33) | 32.852 | 1969 | R |
| 442. | Mike Moore (29) | 32.777 | 1989 | R |
| 443. | Charles Nagy (25) | 32.765 | 1992 | R |
| 444. | Dennis Eckersley+ (23) | 32.726 | 1978 | R |
| 445. | Bill Stafford (21) | 32.682 | 1961 | R |
| 446. | Fergie Jenkins+ (26) | 32.665 | 1969 | R |
| 447. | Jim Barr (26) | 32.592 | 1974 | R |
| 448. | Bob Lemon+ (35) | 32.577 | 1956 | R |
| 449. | Tim Wakefield (35) | 32.575 | 2002 | R |
| 450. | Frank Lary (28) | 32.550 | 1958 | R |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Base-Out Runs Saved (RE24) | Year | Throws |
| 451. | Juan Marichal+ (26) | 32.526 | 1964 | R |
| 452. | Jerry Reuss (26) | 32.511 | 1975 | L |
| 453. | Fergie Jenkins+ (31) | 32.419 | 1974 | R |
| 454. | Danny Darwin (34) | 32.347 | 1990 | R |
| 455. | Curt Schilling (36) | 32.303 | 2003 | R |
| 456. | Jeff Nelson (28) | 32.251 | 1995 | R |
| 457. | Allan Anderson (24) | 32.244 | 1988 | L |
| 458. | Dan Quisenberry (30) | 32.243 | 1983 | R |
| 459. | Eddie Lopat (35) | 32.231 | 1953 | L |
| 460. | Kerry Wood (26) | 32.209 | 2003 | R |
| 461. | Jim Palmer+ (30) | 32.207 | 1976 | R |
| Warren Spahn+ (35) | 32.207 | 1956 | L | |
| 463. | Gary Peters (29) | 32.193 | 1966 | L |
| 464. | Jon Lester (25) | 32.162 | 2009 | L |
| 465. | Larry Gura (32) | 32.143 | 1980 | L |
| 466. | Doyle Alexander (34) | 32.111 | 1985 | R |
| 467. | Mike Flanagan (27) | 32.079 | 1979 | L |
| 468. | Chris Short (27) | 32.069 | 1965 | L |
| 469. | Orel Hershiser (26) | 32.028 | 1985 | R |
| 470. | Rick Reed (32) | 31.871 | 1997 | R |
| 471. | Rudy May (35) | 31.863 | 1980 | L |
| 472. | Ian Kennedy (26) | 31.862 | 2011 | R |
| 473. | Preacher Roe (32) | 31.809 | 1948 | L |
| 474. | Jimmy Key (24) | 31.767 | 1985 | L |
| 475. | Mario Soto (26) | 31.762 | 1983 | R |
| 476. | J.A. Happ (26) | 31.747 | 2009 | L |
| 477. | Juan Marichal+ (25) | 31.746 | 1963 | R |
| 478. | Jonathan Papelbon (25) | 31.731 | 2006 | R |
| 479. | John Smoltz (40) | 31.703 | 2007 | R |
| 480. | Jered Weaver (23) | 31.700 | 2006 | R |
| 481. | Warren Spahn+ (38) | 31.649 | 1959 | L |
| 482. | Wilson Alvarez (23) | 31.564 | 1993 | L |
| 483. | Tom Glavine (25) | 31.541 | 1991 | L |
| 484. | John Danks (23) | 31.539 | 2008 | L |
| 485. | Billy Hoeft (29) | 31.494 | 1961 | L |
| 486. | Lynn McGlothen (24) | 31.450 | 1974 | R |
| 487. | Chan Ho Park (27) | 31.439 | 2000 | R |
| 488. | Tim Hudson (31) | 31.374 | 2007 | R |
| 489. | Tom Gordon (36) | 31.339 | 2004 | R |
| 490. | Bert Blyleven+ (34) | 31.332 | 1985 | R |
| 491. | Hideo Nomo (26) | 31.331 | 1995 | R |
| 492. | Livan Hernandez (28) | 31.295 | 2003 | R |
| 493. | Eric Gagne (27) | 31.251 | 2003 | R |
| 494. | Don Newcombe (30) | 31.206 | 1956 | R |
| 495. | Richard Dotson (24) | 31.204 | 1983 | R |
| 496. | Greg Maddux (36) | 31.176 | 2002 | R |
| 497. | Bret Saberhagen (30) | 31.156 | 1994 | R |
| 498. | Aurelio Lopez (30) | 31.145 | 1979 | R |
| 499. | Wayne Twitchell (25) | 31.108 | 1973 | R |
| 500. | Odalis Perez (24) | 31.107 | 2002 | L |
Note that seasons prior to 1876 are not included in single-season marks, but are included in career marks.