Aroldis Chapman reached another historic milestone in Major League Baseball after recording his 400th career save with the Boston Red Sox, joining an elite group of pitchers in MLB history.
The Cuban left-hander closed out Boston’s 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, completing a four-game sweep at Camden Yards. Chapman delivered a scoreless ninth inning and sealed the victory with a 101-mph fastball that produced a crucial strikeout.
The achievement made Chapman just the ninth pitcher in MLB history to reach 400 career saves, further strengthening his legacy as one of the game’s most accomplished closers.
How significant is Chapman’s 400-save milestone?
It places him among an exclusive group of pitchers who have reached one of the most difficult career marks for relief specialists, highlighting his longevity and consistency at the highest level.
The milestone also arrives at an important moment for the Red Sox, who completed the sweep while strengthening their position in the American League playoff race.
