Jason Isringhausen Converts 300th Career Save
By Editorial Staff
While Jim Thome commanded most of this morning’s headlines with his entrance into the 600 home run club, another marquee number was hit last evening. Jason Isringhausen notched the 300th save of his career against the Padres.
Isringhausen becomes the 23rd closer in the history of the game to reach 300. The 38 year old is the 3rd player who reached the plateau while donning a Mets’ uniform, joining John Franco and Billy Wagner.
Drafted by the Mets in 1991, Isringhausen started his career with the club. The right hander recorded his first save with New York in 1999 before he was traded to the Oakland Athletics at the deadline.
After collecting a majority of his saves as a member of the A’s and Cardinals, Isringhausen’s career came full circle this offseason when he signed back on with the Mets.
Isringhausen started the year as a late inning reliever for the club, but moved into the closer’s role when New York traded Francisco Rodriguez to the Brewers. On the year, Isringhausen has maintained a 3.46 ERA over his 47 appearances with 7 saves.
Now that he’s reached the milestone, New York has announced that they will begin transitioning Bobby Parnell into the role of closer.
The Mets view Parnell as their finisher of the future. Who better to learn from than one of history’s best?
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