In what has historically been a troubling spot for Detroit Tigers relief pitchers, K-Rod managed the 9th inning in 61 games. Throughout those games, he had 49 save opportunities and earned 44, which figures to be an 89.8% save percentage.
While Tigers fans will remember him for that blown save on September 24 against the Kansas City Royals at home, that game was not a snapshot of his overall season. The game that best represented his overall season was the game he saved just a few days prior. In this game, he pitched in the 9th inning against the Minnesota Twins, striking out one batter and not giving up a hit or a run.