Roy Face

Elroy Leon Face (born February 20, 1928 in Stephentown, New York) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1953, 1955-68), Detroit Tigers (1968) and Montreal Expos (1969). The outstanding reliever in the National League during the 1960s, upon his retirement he ranked third in major league history in pitching appearances, behind Hoyt Wilhelm and Cy Young, and second in saves behind Wilhelm. Nicknamed "The Baron", he batted and threw right-handed.

Highlights

• 3-time All-Star (1959-61)
• National League TSN Reliever of the Year Award (1962)
• Led NL in victories and winning percentage (1959)
• 3 times led NL in saves (1958, 1961-62)
• 4 times led NL in games finished (1958, 1960-62)
• Twice led NL in games pitched (1956, 1960)
• Holds MLB record for highest winning percentage in a season (.947, 1959)
• Holds MLB record for most relief wins in a season (18, 1959)
• Holds MLB record for consecutive wins (17, 1959)
• Holds MLB record for consecutive relief appearances (657)
• Holds NL record for games finished (574)
• His 96 career relief wins ranks him 5th on the all-time list
• Tied with Walter Johnson for the most games pitched for one team (802)