1992 – Oakland P Dennis Eckersley becomes the second pitcher in history to record 50 saves in a season as he preserves the Athletics’ 6 – 5 win over Chicago. The White Sox’ Bobby Thigpen had 57 saves in 1990.

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1992 – Oakland P Dennis Eckersley becomes the second pitcher in history to record 50 saves in a season as he preserves the Athletics’ 6 – 5 win over Chicago. The White Sox’ Bobby Thigpen had 57 saves in 1990.