Eric Gagne

Eric Serge Gagné is a Major League right handed relief pitcher, born January 7, 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Gagné started his career as a starting pitcher. After struggling in that role, the Dodgers converted Gagné from a starter to a reliever where for three years (2002-2004), he was statistically the most outstanding closer in the game, winning the Cy Young Award in 2003. During that period, he set an MLB record of 84 straight converted save chances. Gagné becoming both the first pitcher to record 50 saves in more than one season and also the fastest pitcher to ever reach the 100 save plateau. His 55 saves in 2003 also equaled the National League record.