A Look Back at the 10 Greatest Relievers in San Francisco Giants History

By Taylor Wirth

Apr 22, 2017

Aug 14, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) celebrates after striking out a batter during the eighth inning at AT&T Park. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Washington Nationals 8-5. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 3, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; General view of a baseball before a game between the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

#1 Robb Nen (1998-2002)

Robb Nen is one of the all-time greats in terms of relief pitchers. He is currently ranked No. 21 all-time in saves. Robb Nen was one of the most intimidating pitchers in Giants history. He stood 6-foot-4 and was another big, burly dude that lived up to his nickname “The Terminator”.

Robb Nen has the shortest tenure with the Giants on this list, but holds down the No. 1 spot because he was just so, so dominant.

Not only is he on MLB’s all-time saves list, but he currently is the Giants all-time leader in saves.

Robb Nen’s K/9 with the Giants is 10.8, which is absolutely nuts. He could bring the heat, and change it up on you in a blink of an eye.

Nen was strictly a closer, and held down the ninth inning for five years, finishing his career at the brand new AT&T Park.

Today, Nen is working as a special assistant to Brian Sabean.

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Nen’s numbers with the Giants

Record: 24-25 ERA: 2.43 IP: 378.1 SV: 206

Nen’s accomplishments

Hall of Fame: 2008
All-Star: 1998, 1999, 2002
Fourth in Cy Young voting: 2000
12th in MVP voting: 2000