1898 Key Retirees - Pitchers
Jersey Bakley, Reds
Finished Top 8 in saves three times.
Will Sawyer, Pirates
1893 Fireman Award winner. All-time leader with 429 saves. Led league in saves twice and finished Top 8 thirteen times, including five 2nd place finishes. Finished Top 10 in games pitched five times. Retired second all-time with 793 games pitched.
Bill Smith, Reds
Finished Top 10 in wins twice, saves twice, ERA three times, quality starts twice and shutouts five times. Led league with lowest HR/9 in 1894 and finished Top 10 ten times. Allowed the most walks four times.
Cannonball Titcomb, Phillies
Led league in saves in 1893 and finished Top 8 three times. Led league in holds in 1890 and finished Top 10 four times. Finished Top 10 in games pitched four times and most runs allowed five times.
