Top 50 Best Pitchers in MLB History

36. Dennis Eckersley

Dennis Eckersley is the other pitcher, along with John Smoltz, to record a 20-win and a 50-save season in his career. Eckersley started his career as a starting pitcher, but really made himself a Hall of Famer when he became a closer. Eckersley saved 390 games and won 197 throughout his 25-year career.