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Statistic Description: Situational Wins (WPA/LI) It is the sum of WPA divided by the leverage index for each play. WPA depends greatly on the context of the at bats. This stat does not.
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) | Sit. Wins Saved (WPA/LI) | Year | Throws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pedro Martinez (28) | 8.54 | 2000 | R |
| 2. | Bob Gibson+ (32) | 7.26 | 1968 | R |
| 3. | Roger Clemens (34) | 7.25 | 1997 | R |
| 4. | Greg Maddux (29) | 7.21 | 1995 | R |
| 5. | Sandy Koufax+ (27) | 7.20 | 1963 | L |
| 6. | Sandy Koufax+ (30) | 7.19 | 1966 | L |
| 7. | Steve Carlton+ (27) | 7.11 | 1972 | L |
| 8. | Juan Marichal+ (28) | 6.88 | 1966 | R |
| John Tudor (31) | 6.88 | 1985 | L | |
| 10. | Dwight Gooden (20) | 6.87 | 1985 | R |
| 11. | Sandy Koufax+ (29) | 6.82 | 1965 | L |
| 12. | Pedro Martinez (27) | 6.67 | 1999 | R |
| 13. | Mike Scott (31) | 6.57 | 1986 | R |
| 14. | Don Drysdale+ (27) | 6.52 | 1964 | R |
| 15. | Ron Guidry (27) | 6.48 | 1978 | L |
| 16. | Tom Seaver+ (26) | 6.40 | 1971 | R |
| 17. | Vida Blue (21) | 6.35 | 1971 | L |
| 18. | Greg Maddux (32) | 6.34 | 1998 | R |
| Johan Santana (25) | 6.34 | 2004 | L | |
| 20. | Pedro Martinez (25) | 6.27 | 1997 | R |
| 21. | Greg Maddux (28) | 6.26 | 1994 | R |
| 22. | Dean Chance (23) | 6.24 | 1964 | R |
| 23. | Justin Verlander (28) | 6.23 | 2011 | R |
| 24. | Greg Maddux (31) | 6.22 | 1997 | R |
| 25. | Randy Johnson (37) | 6.07 | 2001 | L |
| 26. | Jim Palmer+ (29) | 6.04 | 1975 | R |
| 27. | Randy Johnson (31) | 6.00 | 1995 | L |
| 28. | Larry Dierker (22) | 5.95 | 1969 | R |
| 29. | Bob Gibson+ (33) | 5.90 | 1969 | R |
| 30. | Bret Saberhagen (25) | 5.89 | 1989 | R |
| 31. | Randy Johnson (40) | 5.88 | 2004 | L |
| 32. | Kevin Brown (31) | 5.85 | 1996 | R |
| 33. | Kevin Brown (33) | 5.76 | 1998 | R |
| 34. | Kevin Appier (25) | 5.75 | 1993 | R |
| 35. | John Smoltz (29) | 5.71 | 1996 | R |
| 36. | Catfish Hunter+ (29) | 5.70 | 1975 | R |
| 37. | Derek Lowe (29) | 5.68 | 2002 | R |
| 38. | Curt Schilling (35) | 5.66 | 2002 | R |
| 39. | Sandy Koufax+ (28) | 5.60 | 1964 | L |
| 40. | Bob Lemon+ (27) | 5.49 | 1948 | R |
| 41. | Robin Roberts+ (27) | 5.47 | 1954 | R |
| 42. | Teddy Higuera (30) | 5.44 | 1988 | L |
| 43. | Don Sutton+ (27) | 5.43 | 1972 | R |
| 44. | Roger Clemens (23) | 5.41 | 1986 | R |
| 45. | Mike Cuellar (32) | 5.36 | 1969 | L |
| Juan Marichal+ (31) | 5.36 | 1969 | R | |
| 47. | Greg Maddux (30) | 5.34 | 1996 | R |
| 48. | Roger Clemens (35) | 5.32 | 1998 | R |
| 49. | Roger Clemens (28) | 5.30 | 1991 | R |
| 50. | Mike Norris (25) | 5.28 | 1980 | R |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Sit. Wins Saved (WPA/LI) | Year | Throws |
| 51. | Randy Johnson (35) | 5.27 | 1999 | L |
| 52. | Roger Clemens (42) | 5.26 | 2005 | R |
| Wilbur Wood (29) | 5.26 | 1971 | L | |
| 54. | Tom Seaver+ (32) | 5.24 | 1977 | R |
| Luis Tiant (27) | 5.24 | 1968 | R | |
| 56. | Fergie Jenkins+ (27) | 5.19 | 1970 | R |
| 57. | Dick Ellsworth (23) | 5.17 | 1963 | L |
| Zack Greinke (25) | 5.17 | 2009 | R | |
| 59. | Jason Schmidt (30) | 5.13 | 2003 | R |
| 60. | Bob Lemon+ (28) | 5.08 | 1949 | R |
| 61. | Pedro Martinez (30) | 5.03 | 2002 | R |
| 62. | Johan Santana (27) | 5.02 | 2006 | L |
| 63. | Jim Palmer+ (27) | 5.01 | 1973 | R |
| 64. | Andy Messersmith (29) | 5.00 | 1975 | R |
| 65. | Roy Halladay (31) | 4.99 | 2008 | R |
| 66. | Greg Maddux (26) | 4.98 | 1992 | R |
| 67. | Bob Gibson+ (34) | 4.97 | 1970 | R |
| Early Wynn+ (36) | 4.97 | 1956 | R | |
| 69. | Greg Maddux (34) | 4.96 | 2000 | R |
| Frank Tanana (22) | 4.96 | 1976 | L | |
| 71. | Hank Aguirre (31) | 4.94 | 1962 | L |
| 72. | Randy Johnson (36) | 4.93 | 2000 | L |
| Kevin Millwood (24) | 4.93 | 1999 | R | |
| 74. | Kevin Brown (34) | 4.92 | 1999 | R |
| Warren Spahn+ (32) | 4.92 | 1953 | L | |
| 76. | Roger Clemens (27) | 4.89 | 1990 | R |
| Greg Maddux (27) | 4.89 | 1993 | R | |
| 78. | Mike Caldwell (29) | 4.87 | 1978 | L |
| Juan Marichal+ (27) | 4.87 | 1965 | R | |
| 80. | Joe Horlen (26) | 4.85 | 1964 | R |
| 81. | Gaylord Perry+ (33) | 4.82 | 1972 | R |
| 82. | Tim Hudson (27) | 4.80 | 2003 | R |
| Pedro Martinez (31) | 4.80 | 2003 | R | |
| 84. | Tom Seaver+ (28) | 4.79 | 1973 | R |
| 85. | Denny McLain (25) | 4.77 | 1969 | R |
| 86. | Kevin Brown (35) | 4.76 | 2000 | R |
| Johan Santana (26) | 4.76 | 2005 | L | |
| 88. | Jimmy Key (26) | 4.75 | 1987 | L |
| 89. | Andy Pettitte (33) | 4.73 | 2005 | L |
| 90. | Cliff Lee (29) | 4.72 | 2008 | L |
| Jose Rijo (28) | 4.72 | 1993 | R | |
| 92. | Don Sutton+ (28) | 4.71 | 1973 | R |
| 93. | Billy Pierce (26) | 4.70 | 1953 | L |
| 94. | Steve Carlton+ (35) | 4.67 | 1980 | L |
| Roger Clemens (24) | 4.67 | 1987 | R | |
| Mike Garcia (30) | 4.67 | 1954 | R | |
| Catfish Hunter+ (28) | 4.67 | 1974 | R | |
| Esteban Loaiza (31) | 4.67 | 2003 | R | |
| Tom Seaver+ (25) | 4.67 | 1970 | R | |
| 100. | Roger Clemens (25) | 4.66 | 1988 | R |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Sit. Wins Saved (WPA/LI) | Year | Throws |
| Roger Clemens (29) | 4.66 | 1992 | R | |
| 102. | Chris Carpenter (34) | 4.64 | 2009 | R |
| 103. | Joe Horlen (29) | 4.63 | 1967 | R |
| Mike Witt (25) | 4.63 | 1986 | R | |
| 105. | Bert Blyleven+ (22) | 4.62 | 1973 | R |
| 106. | Justin Verlander (29) | 4.61 | 2012 | R |
| 107. | Tom Seaver+ (30) | 4.60 | 1975 | R |
| 108. | Clayton Kershaw (23) | 4.57 | 2011 | L |
| Mike Mussina (26) | 4.57 | 1995 | R | |
| 110. | Sam McDowell (22) | 4.53 | 1965 | L |
| CC Sabathia (27) | 4.53 | 2008 | L | |
| 112. | Randy Johnson (29) | 4.50 | 1993 | L |
| Mike Mussina (32) | 4.50 | 2001 | R | |
| 114. | Kevin Brown (32) | 4.49 | 1997 | R |
| Mark Eichhorn (25) | 4.49 | 1986 | R | |
| 116. | Chris Carpenter (30) | 4.47 | 2005 | R |
| Jim Palmer+ (31) | 4.47 | 1977 | R | |
| 118. | Bill Singer (25) | 4.46 | 1969 | R |
| 119. | Phil Niekro+ (30) | 4.45 | 1969 | R |
| Gaylord Perry+ (35) | 4.45 | 1974 | R | |
| Frank Viola (27) | 4.45 | 1987 | L | |
| 122. | Joaquin Andujar (29) | 4.43 | 1982 | R |
| 123. | Jered Weaver (28) | 4.42 | 2011 | R |
| 124. | Randy Johnson (33) | 4.41 | 1997 | L |
| 125. | Andy Pettitte (25) | 4.38 | 1997 | L |
| 126. | Randy Johnson (38) | 4.37 | 2002 | L |
| 127. | Tim Lincecum (25) | 4.36 | 2009 | R |
| 128. | Mike Hampton (26) | 4.35 | 1999 | L |
| Joe Niekro (37) | 4.35 | 1982 | R | |
| Jim O'Toole (27) | 4.35 | 1964 | L | |
| Steve Rogers (32) | 4.35 | 1982 | R | |
| John Smoltz (30) | 4.35 | 1997 | R | |
| 133. | Willie Hernandez (29) | 4.33 | 1984 | L |
| Randy Jones (26) | 4.33 | 1976 | L | |
| Fritz Peterson (27) | 4.33 | 1969 | L | |
| 136. | Fergie Jenkins+ (31) | 4.32 | 1974 | R |
| Don Wilson (26) | 4.32 | 1971 | R | |
| 138. | Jim Palmer+ (32) | 4.29 | 1978 | R |
| 139. | Orel Hershiser (29) | 4.28 | 1988 | R |
| Jon Matlack (24) | 4.28 | 1974 | L | |
| 141. | Robin Roberts+ (23) | 4.27 | 1950 | R |
| 142. | Billy Pierce (28) | 4.26 | 1955 | L |
| Curt Schilling (37) | 4.26 | 2004 | R | |
| 144. | Pedro Martinez (33) | 4.25 | 2005 | R |
| Andy Messersmith (28) | 4.25 | 1974 | R | |
| Luis Tiant (33) | 4.25 | 1974 | R | |
| 147. | Robin Roberts+ (25) | 4.24 | 1952 | R |
| Jason Schmidt (31) | 4.24 | 2004 | R | |
| 149. | Tommy John (36) | 4.22 | 1979 | L |
| Sam McDowell (26) | 4.22 | 1969 | L | |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Sit. Wins Saved (WPA/LI) | Year | Throws |
| Billy Pierce (25) | 4.22 | 1952 | L | |
| Dave Stewart (33) | 4.22 | 1990 | R | |
| 153. | Bob Lemon+ (31) | 4.20 | 1952 | R |
| 154. | Whitey Ford+ (35) | 4.19 | 1964 | L |
| 155. | Vida Blue (26) | 4.18 | 1976 | L |
| Curt Schilling (30) | 4.18 | 1997 | R | |
| 157. | Dennis Leonard (26) | 4.17 | 1977 | R |
| Dave Stieb (26) | 4.17 | 1984 | R | |
| 159. | Mark Mulder (23) | 4.15 | 2001 | L |
| 160. | Don Newcombe (30) | 4.12 | 1956 | R |
| Phil Niekro+ (35) | 4.12 | 1974 | R | |
| 162. | Johnny Antonelli (24) | 4.10 | 1954 | L |
| Orel Hershiser (26) | 4.10 | 1985 | R | |
| 164. | Clayton Kershaw (24) | 4.07 | 2012 | L |
| Chris Short (26) | 4.07 | 1964 | L | |
| 166. | Don Drysdale+ (25) | 4.06 | 1962 | R |
| Tom Glavine (32) | 4.06 | 1998 | L | |
| Larry Jackson (33) | 4.06 | 1964 | R | |
| Rick Reuschel (28) | 4.06 | 1977 | R | |
| 170. | Dwight Gooden (19) | 4.05 | 1984 | R |
| Roy Halladay (32) | 4.05 | 2009 | R | |
| Denny McLain (24) | 4.05 | 1968 | R | |
| 173. | Mark Fidrych (21) | 4.04 | 1976 | R |
| Bob Gibson+ (36) | 4.04 | 1972 | R | |
| Kris Medlen (26) | 4.04 | 2012 | R | |
| Jake Peavy (26) | 4.04 | 2007 | R | |
| 177. | Whitey Ford+ (32) | 4.03 | 1961 | L |
| Ron Guidry (26) | 4.03 | 1977 | L | |
| Bill Hands (29) | 4.03 | 1969 | R | |
| Larry Jansen (29) | 4.03 | 1950 | R | |
| Juan Marichal+ (25) | 4.03 | 1963 | R | |
| Robin Roberts+ (26) | 4.03 | 1953 | R | |
| 183. | Whitey Ford+ (27) | 4.02 | 1956 | L |
| 184. | Mel Parnell (27) | 4.01 | 1949 | L |
| 185. | Tom Glavine (31) | 4.00 | 1997 | L |
| Nolan Ryan+ (30) | 4.00 | 1977 | R | |
| 187. | Danny Jackson (26) | 3.99 | 1988 | L |
| Mike Mussina (23) | 3.99 | 1992 | R | |
| 189. | Javier Vazquez (32) | 3.98 | 2009 | R |
| 190. | Bert Blyleven+ (33) | 3.96 | 1984 | R |
| Herb Score (23) | 3.96 | 1956 | L | |
| 192. | Juan Marichal+ (26) | 3.95 | 1964 | R |
| 193. | David Cone (31) | 3.93 | 1994 | R |
| Art Houtteman (22) | 3.93 | 1950 | R | |
| 195. | Freddy Garcia (24) | 3.91 | 2001 | R |
| Pat Hentgen (27) | 3.91 | 1996 | R | |
| Bob Purkey (32) | 3.91 | 1962 | R | |
| J.R. Richard (29) | 3.91 | 1979 | R | |
| Tom Seaver+ (31) | 3.91 | 1976 | R | |
| Dave Stieb (27) | 3.91 | 1985 | R | |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Sit. Wins Saved (WPA/LI) | Year | Throws |
| 201. | Mark Langston (32) | 3.88 | 1993 | L |
| Denny Neagle (28) | 3.88 | 1997 | L | |
| Curt Schilling (34) | 3.88 | 2001 | R | |
| Brandon Webb (27) | 3.88 | 2006 | R | |
| 205. | Frank Sullivan (27) | 3.87 | 1957 | R |
| 206. | Roy Halladay (25) | 3.85 | 2002 | R |
| Jim Palmer+ (30) | 3.85 | 1976 | R | |
| 208. | Bert Blyleven+ (24) | 3.84 | 1975 | R |
| Catfish Hunter+ (26) | 3.84 | 1972 | R | |
| Tim Lincecum (24) | 3.84 | 2008 | R | |
| Bret Saberhagen (21) | 3.84 | 1985 | R | |
| 212. | John Burkett (36) | 3.83 | 2001 | R |
| Barry Zito (25) | 3.83 | 2003 | L | |
| 214. | Buddy Black (27) | 3.82 | 1984 | L |
| Bert Blyleven+ (26) | 3.82 | 1977 | R | |
| Ubaldo Jimenez (26) | 3.82 | 2010 | R | |
| Mariano Rivera (26) | 3.82 | 1996 | R | |
| Curt Schilling (31) | 3.82 | 1998 | R | |
| 219. | Roy Halladay (34) | 3.81 | 2011 | R |
| 220. | Jim Bunning+ (34) | 3.80 | 1966 | R |
| Roy Halladay (26) | 3.80 | 2003 | R | |
| Nolan Ryan+ (26) | 3.80 | 1973 | R | |
| 223. | Greg Maddux (35) | 3.79 | 2001 | R |
| 224. | Tom Candiotti (33) | 3.78 | 1991 | R |
| Bob Knepper (24) | 3.78 | 1978 | L | |
| Sal Maglie (34) | 3.78 | 1951 | R | |
| Camilo Pascual (25) | 3.78 | 1959 | R | |
| 228. | Felix Hernandez (23) | 3.77 | 2009 | R |
| Bobby Shantz (26) | 3.77 | 1952 | L | |
| John Smoltz (38) | 3.77 | 2005 | R | |
| 231. | Justin Thompson (24) | 3.76 | 1997 | L |
| 232. | Randy Jones (25) | 3.75 | 1975 | L |
| 233. | Chris Carpenter (31) | 3.74 | 2006 | R |
| 234. | Bob Feller+ (29) | 3.73 | 1948 | R |
| Felix Hernandez (24) | 3.73 | 2010 | R | |
| Dave McNally (25) | 3.73 | 1968 | L | |
| 237. | Fergie Jenkins+ (26) | 3.72 | 1969 | R |
| Sandy Koufax+ (26) | 3.72 | 1962 | L | |
| Jim Maloney (25) | 3.72 | 1965 | R | |
| Early Wynn+ (34) | 3.72 | 1954 | R | |
| 241. | Bob Friend (29) | 3.71 | 1960 | R |
| Bob Gibson+ (26) | 3.71 | 1962 | R | |
| Curt Schilling (25) | 3.71 | 1992 | R | |
| 244. | Josh Beckett (27) | 3.70 | 2007 | R |
| Don Newcombe (23) | 3.70 | 1949 | R | |
| Don Sutton+ (30) | 3.70 | 1975 | R | |
| Virgil Trucks (32) | 3.70 | 1949 | R | |
| Justin Verlander (26) | 3.70 | 2009 | R | |
| 249. | Steve Carlton+ (24) | 3.69 | 1969 | L |
| Roberto Hernandez (26) | 3.69 | 2007 | R | |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Sit. Wins Saved (WPA/LI) | Year | Throws |
| Joe Dobson (35) | 3.69 | 1952 | R | |
| Roy Halladay (33) | 3.69 | 2010 | R | |
| Hideo Nomo (26) | 3.69 | 1995 | R | |
| 254. | Juan Guzman (25) | 3.68 | 1992 | R |
| Pedro Martinez (29) | 3.68 | 2001 | R | |
| 256. | Brandon Webb (28) | 3.67 | 2007 | R |
| 257. | Jerry Koosman (26) | 3.66 | 1969 | L |
| Jon Matlack (28) | 3.66 | 1978 | L | |
| Jim Perry (34) | 3.66 | 1970 | R | |
| 260. | Nolan Ryan+ (42) | 3.65 | 1989 | R |
| 261. | Tom Seaver+ (24) | 3.64 | 1969 | R |
| 262. | Vern Law (35) | 3.63 | 1965 | R |
| Jamie Moyer (39) | 3.63 | 2002 | L | |
| 264. | Roger Clemens (31) | 3.62 | 1994 | R |
| Robin Roberts+ (24) | 3.62 | 1951 | R | |
| Barry Zito (24) | 3.62 | 2002 | L | |
| 267. | Mike Garcia (25) | 3.61 | 1949 | R |
| Burt Hooton (27) | 3.61 | 1977 | R | |
| Pedro Martinez (26) | 3.61 | 1998 | R | |
| Phil Niekro+ (39) | 3.61 | 1978 | R | |
| Don Sutton+ (35) | 3.61 | 1980 | R | |
| 272. | Bert Blyleven+ (23) | 3.60 | 1974 | R |
| Al Leiter (32) | 3.60 | 1998 | L | |
| Jim Palmer+ (24) | 3.60 | 1970 | R | |
| Gaylord Perry+ (31) | 3.60 | 1970 | R | |
| Mike Scott (32) | 3.60 | 1987 | R | |
| Tom Seaver+ (23) | 3.60 | 1968 | R | |
| 278. | Dean Chance (27) | 3.59 | 1968 | R |
| Kenny Rogers (33) | 3.59 | 1998 | L | |
| 280. | Mark Buehrle (22) | 3.58 | 2001 | L |
| Roger Clemens (41) | 3.58 | 2004 | R | |
| Jarrod Washburn (27) | 3.58 | 2002 | L | |
| 283. | Jim Bunning+ (28) | 3.57 | 1960 | R |
| Randy Johnson (30) | 3.57 | 1994 | L | |
| Frank Lary (31) | 3.57 | 1961 | R | |
| Gary Peters (26) | 3.57 | 1963 | L | |
| Rick Rhoden (33) | 3.57 | 1986 | R | |
| 288. | Tom Glavine (25) | 3.56 | 1991 | L |
| Juan Guzman (29) | 3.56 | 1996 | R | |
| Rich Harden (26) | 3.56 | 2008 | R | |
| Johan Santana (29) | 3.56 | 2008 | L | |
| 292. | Erik Bedard (28) | 3.55 | 2007 | L |
| Bret Saberhagen (23) | 3.55 | 1987 | R | |
| Warren Spahn+ (30) | 3.55 | 1951 | L | |
| Fernando Valenzuela (24) | 3.55 | 1985 | L | |
| Hoyt Wilhelm+ (42) | 3.55 | 1965 | R | |
| 297. | Roy Halladay (28) | 3.54 | 2005 | R |
| Rick Reuschel (38) | 3.54 | 1987 | R | |
| Early Wynn+ (31) | 3.54 | 1951 | R | |
| 300. | Doug Drabek (27) | 3.53 | 1990 | R |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Sit. Wins Saved (WPA/LI) | Year | Throws |
| David Price (26) | 3.53 | 2012 | L | |
| Frank Viola (30) | 3.53 | 1990 | L | |
| 303. | Art Ditmar (30) | 3.52 | 1959 | R |
| Cole Hamels (27) | 3.52 | 2011 | L | |
| Gary Peters (29) | 3.52 | 1966 | L | |
| Billy Pierce (30) | 3.52 | 1957 | L | |
| 307. | Jim Bunning+ (33) | 3.51 | 1965 | R |
| Doug Corbett (27) | 3.51 | 1980 | R | |
| Mike Garcia (27) | 3.51 | 1951 | R | |
| John Hiller (30) | 3.51 | 1973 | L | |
| Roy Oswalt (28) | 3.51 | 2006 | R | |
| Virgil Trucks (37) | 3.51 | 1954 | R | |
| 313. | Dave Stieb (24) | 3.50 | 1982 | R |
| Dave Stieb (25) | 3.50 | 1983 | R | |
| Ralph Terry (26) | 3.50 | 1962 | R | |
| 316. | Bert Blyleven+ (34) | 3.49 | 1985 | R |
| Charlie Hough (37) | 3.49 | 1985 | R | |
| Eddie Lopat (33) | 3.49 | 1951 | L | |
| 319. | Dennis Martinez (37) | 3.48 | 1992 | R |
| Mike Mussina (34) | 3.48 | 2003 | R | |
| Claude Osteen (29) | 3.48 | 1969 | L | |
| Gaylord Perry+ (29) | 3.48 | 1968 | R | |
| Bret Saberhagen (30) | 3.48 | 1994 | R | |
| Warren Spahn+ (31) | 3.48 | 1952 | L | |
| 325. | Jim Abbott (23) | 3.47 | 1991 | L |
| John Candelaria (23) | 3.47 | 1977 | L | |
| Don Drysdale+ (23) | 3.47 | 1960 | R | |
| Fergie Jenkins+ (35) | 3.47 | 1978 | R | |
| 329. | Doyle Alexander (36) | 3.46 | 1987 | R |
| Warren Hacker (27) | 3.46 | 1952 | R | |
| Sam McDowell (27) | 3.46 | 1970 | L | |
| 332. | Jim Bunning+ (35) | 3.45 | 1967 | R |
| Billy Hoeft (23) | 3.45 | 1955 | L | |
| 334. | Ryan Dempster (31) | 3.44 | 2008 | R |
| Gaylord Perry+ (28) | 3.44 | 1967 | R | |
| Fernando Valenzuela (21) | 3.44 | 1982 | L | |
| 337. | David Cone (30) | 3.43 | 1993 | R |
| Adam Wainwright (28) | 3.43 | 2010 | R | |
| 339. | Eric Gagne (27) | 3.42 | 2003 | R |
| Charles Nagy (29) | 3.42 | 1996 | R | |
| Jim Palmer+ (36) | 3.42 | 1982 | R | |
| Dave Stieb (32) | 3.42 | 1990 | R | |
| 343. | Bronson Arroyo (29) | 3.41 | 2006 | R |
| 344. | Kevin Appier (28) | 3.40 | 1996 | R |
| Al Downing (22) | 3.40 | 1963 | L | |
| 346. | Fergie Jenkins+ (24) | 3.39 | 1967 | R |
| Rick Reuschel (36) | 3.39 | 1985 | R | |
| Warren Spahn+ (38) | 3.39 | 1959 | L | |
| 349. | Jim Bouton (25) | 3.38 | 1964 | R |
| David Cone (32) | 3.38 | 1995 | R | |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Sit. Wins Saved (WPA/LI) | Year | Throws |
| David Cone (35) | 3.38 | 1998 | R | |
| Larry Jansen (30) | 3.38 | 1951 | R | |
| Cliff Lee (32) | 3.38 | 2011 | L | |
| Mike Mussina (25) | 3.38 | 1994 | R | |
| CC Sabathia (30) | 3.38 | 2011 | L | |
| James Shields (29) | 3.38 | 2011 | R | |
| 357. | Tim Hudson (26) | 3.37 | 2002 | R |
| Howie Pollet (28) | 3.37 | 1949 | L | |
| Frank Tanana (23) | 3.37 | 1977 | L | |
| Early Wynn+ (30) | 3.37 | 1950 | R | |
| 361. | Bert Blyleven+ (38) | 3.36 | 1989 | R |
| Gio Gonzalez (26) | 3.36 | 2012 | L | |
| Rudy May (35) | 3.36 | 1980 | L | |
| Warren Spahn+ (37) | 3.36 | 1958 | L | |
| 365. | Jimmy Key (32) | 3.35 | 1993 | L |
| Mike Moore (29) | 3.35 | 1989 | R | |
| Jerry Reuss (31) | 3.35 | 1980 | L | |
| Kevin Tapani (27) | 3.35 | 1991 | R | |
| 369. | Steve Avery (23) | 3.34 | 1993 | L |
| Jim Bouton (24) | 3.34 | 1963 | R | |
| Cliff Lee (31) | 3.34 | 2010 | L | |
| 372. | Fred Newman (23) | 3.33 | 1965 | R |
| Bob Welch (30) | 3.33 | 1987 | R | |
| 374. | Gaylord Perry+ (25) | 3.32 | 1964 | R |
| Allie Reynolds (34) | 3.32 | 1951 | R | |
| Nolan Ryan+ (40) | 3.32 | 1987 | R | |
| Javier Vazquez (24) | 3.32 | 2001 | R | |
| 378. | Bob Gibson+ (30) | 3.31 | 1966 | R |
| Randy Johnson (34) | 3.31 | 1998 | L | |
| Curt Schilling (36) | 3.31 | 2003 | R | |
| 381. | Steve Carlton+ (32) | 3.30 | 1977 | L |
| John Denny (30) | 3.30 | 1983 | R | |
| Whitey Ford+ (26) | 3.30 | 1955 | L | |
| Roy Halladay (29) | 3.30 | 2006 | R | |
| Jamie Moyer (36) | 3.30 | 1999 | L | |
| 386. | Dennis Martinez (40) | 3.29 | 1995 | R |
| Mark Prior (22) | 3.29 | 2003 | R | |
| Steve Rogers (28) | 3.29 | 1978 | R | |
| Luis Tiant (32) | 3.29 | 1973 | R | |
| 390. | Tom Hall (22) | 3.28 | 1970 | L |
| Jon Lester (25) | 3.28 | 2009 | L | |
| John Smiley (27) | 3.28 | 1992 | L | |
| 393. | Matt Cain (26) | 3.27 | 2011 | R |
| Whitey Ford+ (29) | 3.27 | 1958 | L | |
| Tom Glavine (34) | 3.27 | 2000 | L | |
| 396. | Kevin Brown (38) | 3.26 | 2003 | R |
| Storm Davis (22) | 3.26 | 1984 | R | |
| Derek Lowe (35) | 3.26 | 2008 | R | |
| Dennis Martinez (36) | 3.26 | 1991 | R | |
| Andy Messersmith (23) | 3.26 | 1969 | R | |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Sit. Wins Saved (WPA/LI) | Year | Throws |
| Odalis Perez (24) | 3.26 | 2002 | L | |
| Dan Quisenberry (30) | 3.26 | 1983 | R | |
| 403. | Jim Barr (26) | 3.25 | 1974 | R |
| Tom Glavine (30) | 3.25 | 1996 | L | |
| Erik Hanson (25) | 3.25 | 1990 | R | |
| Gaylord Perry+ (27) | 3.25 | 1966 | R | |
| Jose Rijo (25) | 3.25 | 1990 | R | |
| CC Sabathia (26) | 3.25 | 2007 | L | |
| CC Sabathia (28) | 3.25 | 2009 | L | |
| Dontrelle Willis (23) | 3.25 | 2005 | L | |
| 411. | Mark Gubicza (25) | 3.24 | 1988 | R |
| Ben McDonald (25) | 3.24 | 1993 | R | |
| Roy Oswalt (32) | 3.24 | 2010 | R | |
| Jim Rooker (31) | 3.24 | 1974 | L | |
| Nolan Ryan+ (27) | 3.24 | 1974 | R | |
| Ervin Santana (25) | 3.24 | 2008 | R | |
| John Smoltz (32) | 3.24 | 1999 | R | |
| Craig Swan (27) | 3.24 | 1978 | R | |
| 419. | Teddy Higuera (29) | 3.23 | 1987 | L |
| Fergie Jenkins+ (25) | 3.23 | 1968 | R | |
| John Lackey (28) | 3.23 | 2007 | R | |
| Nolan Ryan+ (44) | 3.23 | 1991 | R | |
| Mario Soto (26) | 3.23 | 1983 | R | |
| David Wells (35) | 3.23 | 1998 | L | |
| 425. | Kevin Appier (24) | 3.22 | 1992 | R |
| Steve Carlton+ (37) | 3.22 | 1982 | L | |
| Mudcat Grant (34) | 3.22 | 1970 | R | |
| Livan Hernandez (29) | 3.22 | 2004 | R | |
| Joe Mays (25) | 3.22 | 2001 | R | |
| Mike Morgan (31) | 3.22 | 1991 | R | |
| Jim Palmer+ (23) | 3.22 | 1969 | R | |
| Gaylord Perry+ (30) | 3.22 | 1969 | R | |
| 433. | Kevin Appier (27) | 3.21 | 1995 | R |
| Rich Gossage+ (25) | 3.21 | 1977 | R | |
| Mike Mussina (28) | 3.21 | 1997 | R | |
| Bill Swift (31) | 3.21 | 1993 | R | |
| 437. | Mike Flanagan (27) | 3.20 | 1979 | L |
| Jon Lester (26) | 3.20 | 2010 | L | |
| Mark Mulder (25) | 3.20 | 2003 | L | |
| Roy Oswalt (27) | 3.20 | 2005 | R | |
| Preacher Roe (33) | 3.20 | 1949 | L | |
| Bret Saberhagen (27) | 3.20 | 1991 | R | |
| C.J. Wilson (29) | 3.20 | 2010 | L | |
| 444. | Kevin Appier (29) | 3.19 | 1997 | R |
| Jim Bunning+ (32) | 3.19 | 1964 | R | |
| Lary Sorensen (22) | 3.19 | 1978 | R | |
| Frank Viola (28) | 3.19 | 1988 | L | |
| 448. | Steve Carlton+ (36) | 3.18 | 1981 | L |
| Allie Reynolds (35) | 3.18 | 1952 | R | |
| Bruce Sutter+ (24) | 3.18 | 1977 | R | |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Sit. Wins Saved (WPA/LI) | Year | Throws |
| 451. | Lew Burdette (27) | 3.16 | 1954 | R |
| Felix Hernandez (26) | 3.16 | 2012 | R | |
| Milt Pappas (25) | 3.16 | 1964 | R | |
| Fernando Valenzuela (20) | 3.16 | 1981 | L | |
| 455. | Justin Duchscherer (30) | 3.15 | 2008 | R |
| Rich Gossage+ (23) | 3.15 | 1975 | R | |
| Jack Harshman (28) | 3.15 | 1956 | L | |
| 458. | Dick Bosman (25) | 3.14 | 1969 | R |
| Mark Buehrle (26) | 3.14 | 2005 | L | |
| Jimmy Key (24) | 3.14 | 1985 | L | |
| 461. | Bob Gibson+ (28) | 3.13 | 1964 | R |
| Teddy Higuera (28) | 3.13 | 1986 | L | |
| Fergie Jenkins+ (28) | 3.13 | 1971 | R | |
| Darryl Kile (28) | 3.13 | 1997 | R | |
| Jamie Moyer (38) | 3.13 | 2001 | L | |
| Roy Oswalt (24) | 3.13 | 2002 | R | |
| Jered Weaver (29) | 3.13 | 2012 | R | |
| 468. | Dan Haren (30) | 3.12 | 2011 | R |
| Ken Heintzelman (33) | 3.12 | 1949 | L | |
| Rick Reed (32) | 3.12 | 1997 | R | |
| 471. | David Cone (34) | 3.11 | 1997 | R |
| Hoyt Wilhelm+ (36) | 3.11 | 1959 | R | |
| 473. | Kevin Brown (30) | 3.10 | 1995 | R |
| Danny Darwin (37) | 3.10 | 1993 | R | |
| Josh Johnson (26) | 3.10 | 2010 | R | |
| 476. | Dan Haren (27) | 3.09 | 2008 | R |
| Mike Mussina (37) | 3.09 | 2006 | R | |
| Russ Ortiz (27) | 3.09 | 2001 | R | |
| 479. | Don Newcombe (25) | 3.08 | 1951 | R |
| Vic Raschi (34) | 3.08 | 1953 | R | |
| Jose Rijo (26) | 3.08 | 1991 | R | |
| 482. | Dennis Eckersley+ (35) | 3.07 | 1990 | R |
| Pat Hentgen (28) | 3.07 | 1997 | R | |
| Mario Soto (25) | 3.07 | 1982 | R | |
| Javier Vazquez (26) | 3.07 | 2003 | R | |
| 486. | Josh Beckett (31) | 3.06 | 2011 | R |
| Ron Guidry (34) | 3.06 | 1985 | L | |
| Jim Kaat (27) | 3.06 | 1966 | L | |
| Lindy McDaniel (34) | 3.06 | 1970 | R | |
| Vic Raschi (31) | 3.06 | 1950 | R | |
| Curt Schilling (29) | 3.06 | 1996 | R | |
| Bob Shaw (26) | 3.06 | 1959 | R | |
| 493. | John Danks (23) | 3.05 | 2008 | L |
| Ron Guidry (28) | 3.05 | 1979 | L | |
| Warren Spahn+ (35) | 3.05 | 1956 | L | |
| 496. | Tom Candiotti (31) | 3.04 | 1989 | R |
| Joe Coleman (24) | 3.04 | 1971 | R | |
| Jose DeLeon (28) | 3.04 | 1989 | R | |
| Orel Hershiser (30) | 3.04 | 1989 | R | |
| Mike McCormick (21) | 3.04 | 1960 | L | |
| Rank | Player (age that year) | Sit. Wins Saved (WPA/LI) | Year | Throws |
| Bill Stafford (21) | 3.04 | 1961 | R | |
| Frank Tanana (21) | 3.04 | 1975 | L |
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