He pitched in 65 games, and opponents batted .306 against him.

The defending champion had the advantage of batting last; his opponent batted first.

Over the last 19 games opponents had batted .169 with runners in scoring position.

Opponents batted just .239 against him, and he allowed only 26 walks in 79 innings.

Opponents batted .220 against him in May over a 34 inning span.

Opponents had batted .470 against him in just 13 innings (31 hits).

His 61 games finished were also good for the AL lead and opponents batted just .158 against him, a career high.

Opponents have batted .182, and are just 8 for 57 (.140) with runners in scoring position.

He blew 4 of 9 save chances in one stretch during August 2003, and opponents batted .328 off him for the month.

Opponents batted .165 against him, and the first hitters he faced hit .129.