All-time and Single-Season Postseason Pitching Leaders

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All-time and Single-Season Postseason Pitching Leaders

Earned Run Average (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Mariano Rivera .70 141.0 IP
2. Harry Brecheen .83 32.2 IP
3. Jeremy Affeldt .86 31.1 IP
4. Babe Ruth .87 31.0 IP
5. Sherry Smith .89 30.1 IP
6. Sandy Koufax .95 57.0 IP
7. Christy Mathewson .97 101.2 IP
8. Monte Pearson 1.01 35.2 IP
9. Andrew Miller 1.10 32.2 IP
10. Blue Moon Odom 1.13 39.2 IP
Earned Run Average (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Waite Hoyt • 1921 .00 27.0 IP
Christy Mathewson • 1905 .00 27.0 IP
Kenny Rogers • 2006 .00 23.0 IP
Matt Cain • 2010 .00 21.1 IP
Carl Hubbell • 1933 .00 20.0 IP
Mike Boddicker • 1983 .00 18.0 IP
Whitey Ford • 1960 .00 18.0 IP
Pedro Martinez • 1999 .00 17.0 IP
Joe McGinnity • 1905 .00 17.0 IP
Duster Mails • 1920 .00 15.2 IP
Wins (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Andy Pettitte 19 276.2 IP
2. John Smoltz 15 209.0 IP
3. Tom Glavine 14 218.1 IP
4. Roger Clemens 12 199.0 IP
5. Greg Maddux 11 198.0 IP
Curt Schilling 11 133.1 IP
7. Whitey Ford 10 146.0 IP
Dave Stewart 10 133.0 IP
David Wells 10 125.0 IP
CC Sabathia 10 123.0 IP
Justin Verlander 10 116.0 IP
Chris Carpenter 10 108.0 IP
Wins (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Randy Johnson • 2001 5 41.1 IP
Francisco Rodriguez • 2002 5 18.2 IP
3. Madison Bumgarner • 2014 4 52.2 IP
Curt Schilling • 2001 4 48.1 IP
Cliff Lee • 2009 4 40.1 IP
John Smoltz • 1996 4 38.0 IP
Tim Lincecum • 2010 4 37.0 IP
Jack Morris • 1991 4 36.1 IP
Chris Carpenter • 2011 4 36.0 IP
Orel Hershiser • 1995 4 35.1 IP
Cole Hamels • 2008 4 35.0 IP
Jon Lester • 2013 4 34.2 IP
Corey Kluber • 2016 4 34.1 IP
Burt Hooton • 1981 4 33.0 IP
Dave Stewart • 1989 4 32.0 IP
Andy Pettitte • 2009 4 30.2 IP
Michael Wacha • 2013 4 30.2 IP
David Wells • 1998 4 30.2 IP
Josh Beckett • 2007 4 30.0 IP
Livan Hernandez • 1997 4 28.1 IP
Win-Loss % (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Lefty Gomez 1.000 50.1 IP
2. Mariano Rivera .889 141.0 IP
3. Curt Schilling .846 133.1 IP
4. Fernando Valenzuela .833 63.2 IP
Juan Guzman .833 51.2 IP
Bert Blyleven .833 47.1 IP
Bruce Kison .833 36.1 IP
8. John Smoltz .789 209.0 IP
9. Red Ruffing .778 85.2 IP
Bob Gibson .778 81.0 IP
Allie Reynolds .778 77.1 IP
Win-Loss % (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Curt Schilling • 2001 1.000 48.1 IP
Orel Hershiser • 1988 1.000 42.2 IP
Cliff Lee • 2009 1.000 40.1 IP
Bruce Hurst • 1986 1.000 38.0 IP
Jack Morris • 1991 1.000 36.1 IP
Chris Carpenter • 2011 1.000 36.0 IP
Cole Hamels • 2008 1.000 35.0 IP
Luis Tiant • 1975 1.000 34.0 IP
John Smoltz • 1992 1.000 33.2 IP
Dave Stewart • 1989 1.000 32.0 IP
Andy Pettitte • 2009 1.000 30.2 IP
David Wells • 1998 1.000 30.2 IP
Josh Beckett • 2007 1.000 30.0 IP
Orlando Hernandez • 1999 1.000 30.0 IP
Don Sutton • 1974 1.000 30.0 IP
Catfish Hunter • 1973 1.000 29.2 IP
Livan Hernandez • 1997 1.000 28.1 IP
Jose Rijo • 1990 1.000 27.2 IP
Steve Carlton • 1980 1.000 27.1 IP
Roy Oswalt • 2005 1.000 27.1 IP
Babe Adams • 1909 1.000 27.0 IP
Lew Burdette • 1957 1.000 27.0 IP
Jack Coombs • 1910 1.000 27.0 IP
Stan Coveleski • 1920 1.000 27.0 IP
Bob Gibson • 1967 1.000 27.0 IP
Mickey Lolich • 1968 1.000 27.0 IP
Christy Mathewson • 1905 1.000 27.0 IP
Jaret Wright • 1997 1.000 26.2 IP
Colby Lewis • 2010 1.000 26.1 IP
Jack Morris • 1984 1.000 25.0 IP
Ryan Vogelsong • 2012 1.000 24.2 IP
Tim Belcher • 1988 1.000 24.0 IP
Curt Schilling • 2007 1.000 24.0 IP
Kenny Rogers • 2006 1.000 23.0 IP
Sterling Hitchcock • 1998 1.000 22.0 IP
Freddy Garcia • 2005 1.000 21.0 IP
Joaquin Andujar • 1982 1.000 20.0 IP
Harry Brecheen • 1946 1.000 20.0 IP
Mike Moore • 1989 1.000 20.0 IP
Derek Lowe • 2004 1.000 19.1 IP
Jamie Moyer • 2001 1.000 19.0 IP
Justin Verlander • 2017 1.000 17.2 IP
Dave Righetti • 1981 1.000 17.0 IP
Sparky Lyle • 1977 1.000 14.0 IP
Jesse Orosco • 1986 1.000 13.2 IP
Yusmeiro Petit • 2014 1.000 12.2 IP
Rawly Eastwick • 1975 1.000 11.2 IP
Mike Stanton • 2000 1.000 8.2 IP
Duane Ward • 1992 1.000 7.1 IP
Walks & Hits per IP (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Jeremy Affeldt .702 31.1 IP
2. Monte Pearson .729 35.2 IP
3. Roy Halladay .737 38.0 IP
4. Mariano Rivera .759 141.0 IP
5. Andrew Miller .765 32.2 IP
6. Jim Lonborg .780 33.1 IP
7. Sandy Koufax .825 57.0 IP
8. Christy Mathewson .836 101.2 IP
9. Marco Estrada .839 47.2 IP
10. Herb Pennock .849 55.1 IP
Walks & Hits per IP (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Mariano Rivera • 2003 .438 16.0 IP
2. Mike Scott • 1986 .500 18.0 IP
3. Christy Mathewson • 1905 .519 27.0 IP
4. Johnny Sain • 1948 .529 17.0 IP
5. Justin Verlander • 2013 .565 23.0 IP
6. Nolan Ryan • 1981 .600 15.0 IP
7. Mike Boddicker • 1983 .611 18.0 IP
8. Mike Mussina • 1997 .621 29.0 IP
9. Stan Coveleski • 1920 .630 27.0 IP
10. Eddie Plank • 1913 .632 19.0 IP
Hits per 9 IP (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Jeremy Affeldt 4.021 31.1 IP
2. Andrew Miller 4.684 32.2 IP
3. Bruce Kison 4.706 36.1 IP
4. Monte Pearson 4.794 35.2 IP
5. Blue Moon Odom 4.992 39.2 IP
6. Sherry Smith 5.044 30.1 IP
7. Randy Myers 5.283 30.2 IP
8. Tim Lincecum 5.432 56.1 IP
9. Roy Halladay 5.447 38.0 IP
10. Mariano Rivera 5.489 141.0 IP
Hits per 9 IP (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Andy Hawkins • 1984 2.298 15.2 IP
2. Pedro Martinez • 1999 2.647 17.0 IP
3. Mike Mussina • 1997 3.414 29.0 IP
4. Orval Overall • 1908 3.436 18.1 IP
5. Duster Mails • 1920 3.447 15.2 IP
6. Kenny Rogers • 2006 3.522 23.0 IP
7. Blue Moon Odom • 1972 3.553 25.1 IP
8. Nolan Ryan • 1981 3.600 15.0 IP
9. Bullet Joe Bush • 1923 3.780 16.2 IP
Claude Passeau • 1945 3.780 16.2 IP
Bases On Balls per 9 IP (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Mark Buehrle .293 30.2 IP
2. Schoolboy Rowe .391 46.0 IP
3. Deacon Phillippe .720 50.0 IP
4. Dennis Eckersley .750 36.0 IP
5. Marco Estrada .755 47.2 IP
6. Christy Mathewson .885 101.2 IP
7. Lefty Grove 1.052 51.1 IP
8. Cy Young 1.059 34.0 IP
9. Cliff Lee 1.098 82.0 IP
10. Carl Pavano 1.113 32.1 IP
Bases On Balls per 9 IP (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Carl Mays • 1921 .000 26.0 IP
Schoolboy Rowe • 1934 .000 21.1 IP
Johnny Sain • 1948 .000 17.0 IP
Mariano Rivera • 2003 .000 16.0 IP
5. Christy Mathewson • 1905 .333 27.0 IP
6. Don Sutton • 1977 .360 25.0 IP
7. Mark Buehrle • 2005 .386 23.1 IP
8. Marco Estrada • 2016 .403 22.1 IP
9. Schoolboy Rowe • 1935 .429 21.0 IP
10. Marco Estrada • 2015 .466 19.1 IP
Strikeouts per 9 IP (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Andrew Miller 13.225 32.2 IP
2. Wade Davis 12.569 38.2 IP
3. Brad Lidge 12.309 45.1 IP
4. Sterling Hitchcock 12.033 30.2 IP
5. Francisco Rodriguez 12.027 36.2 IP
6. Ryan Madson 11.789 47.1 IP
7. Jake Arrieta 11.278 52.2 IP
8. Dallas Keuchel 11.202 31.1 IP
9. Max Scherzer 10.976 82.0 IP
10. Armando Benitez 10.681 30.1 IP
Strikeouts per 9 IP (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Andrew Miller • 2016 13.966 19.1 IP
2. Max Scherzer • 2013 13.701 22.1 IP
3. Francisco Rodriguez • 2002 13.500 18.2 IP
Max Scherzer • 2012 13.500 17.1 IP
5. Sterling Hitchcock • 1998 13.091 22.0 IP
6. Dallas Keuchel • 2017 12.981 17.1 IP
7. Jake Arrieta • 2015 12.814 19.2 IP
8. Mike Mussina • 1997 12.724 29.0 IP
9. Anibal Sanchez • 2013 12.674 16.1 IP
10. Noah Syndergaard • 2015 12.316 19.0 IP
Games Played (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Mariano Rivera 96 141.0 IP
2. Jeff Nelson 55 54.1 IP
3. Mike Stanton 53 55.2 IP
4. Mike Timlin 46 50.2 IP
Ryan Madson 46 47.1 IP
6. Andy Pettitte 44 276.2 IP
7. John Smoltz 41 209.0 IP
8. Brad Lidge 39 45.1 IP
Mark Wohlers 39 38.1 IP
10. Paul Assenmacher 36 20.0 IP
Games Played (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Paul Assenmacher • 1997 14 9.1 IP
2. Aroldis Chapman • 2016 13 15.2 IP
Koji Uehara • 2013 13 13.2 IP
Michael Jackson • 1997 13 13.1 IP
Felix Rodriguez • 2002 13 13.1 IP
Alexi Ogando • 2011 13 13.0 IP
Tim Worrell • 2002 13 13.0 IP
Junichi Tazawa • 2013 13 7.1 IP
9. Mariano Rivera • 2009 12 16.0 IP
Jeurys Familia • 2015 12 14.2 IP
Wade Davis • 2014 12 14.1 IP
Carlos Martinez • 2013 12 12.2 IP
Jason Motte • 2011 12 12.1 IP
John Wetteland • 1996 12 12.1 IP
J.P. Howell • 2008 12 12.0 IP
Octavio Dotel • 2011 12 10.1 IP
Ryan Madson • 2009 12 10.1 IP
Julian Tavarez • 1995 12 10.1 IP
Marc Rzepczynski • 2011 12 8.1 IP
Saves (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Mariano Rivera 42 141.0 IP
2. Brad Lidge 18 45.1 IP
3. Dennis Eckersley 15 36.0 IP
4. Kenley Jansen 11 27.1 IP
Jason Isringhausen 11 26.2 IP
Robb Nen 11 20.0 IP
7. Rollie Fingers 9 57.1 IP
Mark Wohlers 9 38.1 IP
9. Tug McGraw 8 52.1 IP
Wade Davis 8 38.2 IP
Rich Gossage 8 31.1 IP
Randy Myers 8 30.2 IP
Jason Motte 8 21.2 IP
Saves (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Koji Uehara • 2013 7 13.2 IP
John Wetteland • 1996 7 12.1 IP
Greg Holland • 2014 7 11.0 IP
Troy Percival • 2002 7 9.2 IP
Brad Lidge • 2008 7 9.1 IP
Robb Nen • 2002 7 9.0 IP
7. Mariano Rivera • 2000 6 15.2 IP
Rich Gossage • 1981 6 14.1 IP
Cody Allen • 2016 6 13.2 IP
Mariano Rivera • 1998 6 13.1 IP
Mariano Rivera • 1999 6 12.1 IP
Brian Wilson • 2010 6 11.2 IP
Neftali Feliz • 2011 6 11.1 IP
Innings Pitched (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Andy Pettitte 276.2
2. Tom Glavine 218.1
3. John Smoltz 209.0
4. Roger Clemens 199.0
5. Greg Maddux 198.0
6. Jon Lester 148.0
7. Whitey Ford 146.0
8. John Lackey 142.0
9. Mariano Rivera 141.0
10. Mike Mussina 139.2
Innings Pitched (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Madison Bumgarner • 2014 52.2
2. Curt Schilling • 2001 48.1
3. Deacon Phillippe • 1903 44.0
4. Josh Beckett • 2003 42.2
Orel Hershiser • 1988 42.2
6. Randy Johnson • 2001 41.1
7. Fernando Valenzuela • 1981 40.2
8. Cliff Lee • 2009 40.1
9. Kevin Brown • 1998 39.1
10. Bruce Hurst • 1986 38.0
Greg Maddux • 1995 38.0
John Smoltz • 1996 38.0
Strikeouts (Career)
Rank. Player
1. John Smoltz 199 209.0 IP
2. Andy Pettitte 183 276.2 IP
3. Roger Clemens 173 199.0 IP
4. Mike Mussina 145 139.2 IP
5. Tom Glavine 143 218.1 IP
6. Randy Johnson 132 121.0 IP
7. Justin Verlander 128 116.0 IP
8. Greg Maddux 125 198.0 IP
9. Jon Lester 124 148.0 IP
10. Curt Schilling 120 133.1 IP
CC Sabathia 120 123.0 IP
Strikeouts (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Curt Schilling • 2001 56 48.1 IP
2. Josh Beckett • 2003 47 42.2 IP
Randy Johnson • 2001 47 41.1 IP
Cliff Lee • 2010 47 35.2 IP
5. Kevin Brown • 1998 46 39.1 IP
6. Madison Bumgarner • 2014 45 52.2 IP
7. Tim Lincecum • 2010 43 37.0 IP
8. Mike Mussina • 1997 41 29.0 IP
9. Orel Hershiser • 1995 35 35.1 IP
Corey Kluber • 2016 35 34.1 IP
Tom Seaver • 1973 35 31.2 IP
Josh Beckett • 2007 35 30.0 IP
Bob Gibson • 1968 35 27.0 IP
Games Started (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Andy Pettitte 44 276.2 IP
2. Tom Glavine 35 218.1 IP
3. Roger Clemens 34 199.0 IP
4. Greg Maddux 30 198.0 IP
5. John Smoltz 27 209.0 IP
6. John Lackey 23 142.0 IP
7. Whitey Ford 22 146.0 IP
8. Jon Lester 21 148.0 IP
Mike Mussina 21 139.2 IP
CC Sabathia 21 123.0 IP
Games Started (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Madison Bumgarner • 2014 6 52.2 IP
Curt Schilling • 2001 6 48.1 IP
Chris Carpenter • 2011 6 36.0 IP
Corey Kluber • 2016 6 34.1 IP
5. Deacon Phillippe • 1903 5 44.0 IP
Josh Beckett • 2003 5 42.2 IP
Orel Hershiser • 1988 5 42.2 IP
Randy Johnson • 2001 5 41.1 IP
Fernando Valenzuela • 1981 5 40.2 IP
Cliff Lee • 2009 5 40.1 IP
Kevin Brown • 1998 5 39.1 IP
Bruce Hurst • 1986 5 38.0 IP
Greg Maddux • 1995 5 38.0 IP
John Smoltz • 1996 5 38.0 IP
Tim Lincecum • 2010 5 37.0 IP
Greg Maddux • 1996 5 37.0 IP
Jerry Reuss • 1981 5 36.2 IP
Jack Morris • 1991 5 36.1 IP
CC Sabathia • 2009 5 36.1 IP
Cliff Lee • 2010 5 35.2 IP
Jon Lester • 2016 5 35.2 IP
Orel Hershiser • 1995 5 35.1 IP
Cole Hamels • 2008 5 35.0 IP
Adam Wainwright • 2013 5 35.0 IP
Jon Lester • 2013 5 34.2 IP
Andy Pettitte • 2003 5 34.1 IP
Roger Clemens • 1986 5 34.0 IP
John Smoltz • 1992 5 33.2 IP
Kevin Brown • 1997 5 33.0 IP
Burt Hooton • 1981 5 33.0 IP
Chris Carpenter • 2006 5 32.1 IP
Andy Pettitte • 1996 5 32.0 IP
Andy Pettitte • 2000 5 31.2 IP
Frank Viola • 1987 5 31.1 IP
Andy Pettitte • 2009 5 30.2 IP
John Tudor • 1985 5 30.2 IP
Michael Wacha • 2013 5 30.2 IP
Matt Cain • 2012 5 30.0 IP
Dennis Martinez • 1995 5 29.2 IP
Andy Pettitte • 2001 5 29.2 IP
Jeff Weaver • 2006 5 29.2 IP
Edinson Volquez • 2015 5 28.2 IP
Jarrod Washburn • 2002 5 28.2 IP
Orel Hershiser • 1997 5 28.1 IP
C.J. Wilson • 2011 5 28.0 IP
A.J. Burnett • 2009 5 27.1 IP
Roger Clemens • 2001 5 26.2 IP
Jaret Wright • 1997 5 26.2 IP
Jaime Garcia • 2011 5 25.2 IP
Scott Kazmir • 2008 5 25.2 IP
Complete Games (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Christy Mathewson 10 101.2 IP
2. Chief Bender 9 85.0 IP
3. Red Ruffing 8 85.2 IP
Bob Gibson 8 81.0 IP
5. Whitey Ford 7 146.0 IP
6. Jim Palmer 6 124.1 IP
Dave McNally 6 90.1 IP
Waite Hoyt 6 83.2 IP
Art Nehf 6 79.0 IP
George Mullin 6 58.0 IP
Eddie Plank 6 54.2 IP
Complete Games (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Deacon Phillippe • 1903 5 44.0 IP
2. Bill Dinneen • 1903 4 35.0 IP
3. Curt Schilling • 2001 3 48.1 IP
Orel Hershiser • 1988 3 42.2 IP
Luis Tiant • 1975 3 34.0 IP
Cy Young • 1903 3 34.0 IP
George Mullin • 1909 3 32.0 IP
Christy Mathewson • 1912 3 28.2 IP
Babe Adams • 1909 3 27.0 IP
Lew Burdette • 1957 3 27.0 IP
Jack Coombs • 1910 3 27.0 IP
Stan Coveleski • 1920 3 27.0 IP
Bob Gibson • 1967 3 27.0 IP
Bob Gibson • 1968 3 27.0 IP
Waite Hoyt • 1921 3 27.0 IP
Mickey Lolich • 1968 3 27.0 IP
Christy Mathewson • 1905 3 27.0 IP
Hippo Vaughn • 1918 3 27.0 IP
Chief Bender • 1911 3 26.0 IP
Walter Johnson • 1925 3 26.0 IP
Carl Mays • 1921 3 26.0 IP
Art Nehf • 1921 3 26.0 IP
Bobo Newsom • 1940 3 26.0 IP
Shutouts (Career)
Rank. Player
1. Christy Mathewson 4 101.2 IP
2. Whitey Ford 3 146.0 IP
Madison Bumgarner 3 102.1 IP
Josh Beckett 3 93.2 IP
Mordecai Brown 3 57.2 IP
6. Curt Schilling 2 133.1 IP
Orel Hershiser 2 132.0 IP
Jim Palmer 2 124.1 IP
Randy Johnson 2 121.0 IP
Dave McNally 2 90.1 IP
Bob Gibson 2 81.0 IP
Art Nehf 2 79.0 IP
Allie Reynolds 2 77.1 IP
Sandy Koufax 2 57.0 IP
Scott McGregor 2 49.2 IP
Lew Burdette 2 49.1 IP
Bill Hallahan 2 39.2 IP
Bill Dinneen 2 35.0 IP
Shutouts (Season)
Rank. Player
1. Christy Mathewson • 1905 3 27.0 IP
2. Madison Bumgarner • 2014 2 52.2 IP
Josh Beckett • 2003 2 42.2 IP
Orel Hershiser • 1988 2 42.2 IP
Randy Johnson • 2001 2 41.1 IP
Bill Dinneen • 1903 2 35.0 IP
Lew Burdette • 1957 2 27.0 IP
Sandy Koufax • 1965 2 24.0 IP
Whitey Ford • 1960 2 18.0 IP
10. Curt Schilling • 2001 1 48.1 IP
Kevin Brown • 1998 1 39.1 IP
Tim Lincecum • 2010 1 37.0 IP
Jerry Reuss • 1981 1 36.2 IP
Jack Morris • 1991 1 36.1 IP
Chris Carpenter • 2011 1 36.0 IP
Luis Tiant • 1975 1 34.0 IP
George Mullin • 1909 1 32.0 IP
Dave Stewart • 1989 1 32.0 IP
Curt Schilling • 1993 1 31.1 IP
John Tudor • 1985 1 30.2 IP
Josh Beckett • 2007 1 30.0 IP
Don Sutton • 1974 1 30.0 IP
Catfish Hunter • 1973 1 29.2 IP
John Smoltz • 1991 1 29.2 IP
Danny Cox • 1987 1 28.2 IP
Warren Spahn • 1958 1 28.2 IP
Justin Verlander • 2012 1 28.1 IP
Roger Clemens • 2000 1 28.0 IP
Steve Rogers • 1981 1 27.2 IP
Mike Hampton • 2000 1 27.1 IP
Babe Adams • 1909 1 27.0 IP
Stan Coveleski • 1920 1 27.0 IP
Bob Gibson • 1967 1 27.0 IP
Bob Gibson • 1968 1 27.0 IP
Waite Hoyt • 1921 1 27.0 IP
Dave McNally • 1969 1 27.0 IP
Hippo Vaughn • 1918 1 27.0 IP
Dizzy Dean • 1934 1 26.0 IP
Danny Jackson • 1985 1 26.0 IP
Walter Johnson • 1925 1 26.0 IP
Carl Mays • 1921 1 26.0 IP
Scott McGregor • 1979 1 26.0 IP
Art Nehf • 1921 1 26.0 IP
Bobo Newsom • 1940 1 26.0 IP
Jon Matlack • 1973 1 25.2 IP
Blue Moon Odom • 1972 1 25.1 IP
Bret Saberhagen • 1985 1 25.1 IP
Ralph Terry • 1962 1 25.0 IP
George Earnshaw • 1931 1 24.0 IP
Jim Lonborg • 1967 1 24.0 IP

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