Games in relief explained

In baseball statistics, games in relief (denoted by GIR) are the number of games in which a pitcher appears but is not the starting pitcher.

Hoyt Wilhelm holds the Major League career record with 124 games in relief.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Wilhelm's a man who persevered. Elliott. Denman. Asbury Park Press. July 30, 1985. November 28, 2024. 71. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Who's the all-time best: Mariano or Eck?. Peter. Abraham. Home News Tribune. April 4, 2004. November 28, 2024. 107. Newspapers.com.

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