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I think they should track saves by also including the number of outs in each save. Similar to the way slugging % distinguishes different types of hits (as opposed to batting average,which treats all hits the same), you could essentially weight saves by the number of outs that the pitcher who gets the save was responsible for. So, for example, if the closer were to pitch all of the last two innings when getting the save, it would be a 6 point or 6 out save. This way a one out save and a 6 out save are differentiated.
Another aspect to this, that I like, is that it more properly acknowledges context when discussing closers of the past. This way Goose Gossage gets credit for all of his 2 and 3 inning saves and not all saves are weighed the same.
Another aspect to this, that I like, is that it more properly acknowledges context when discussing closers of the past. This way Goose Gossage gets credit for all of his 2 and 3 inning saves and not all saves are weighed the same.