ABOUT THE AWARD

In the top of the 8th with one down, two on, and the go ahead run on deck, he gets the call from the skipper. The crowd erupts as he makes the long jog from the bullpen. He's here to slam the door; to reverse the momentum. He's the answer to rally caps and the heart of the lineup. He's the Rolaids Relief Man.

Rolaids Relief Man Award®

For over 30 years The Rolaids Relief Man Award® has honored the men with the mental toughness to come into pressure packed situations and pull out a win. The award was first presented in 1976 and is a distinction given to the top relief pitcher in both the American and National leagues at the end of each season. The first closers were nicknamed "firemen," for their ability to come into a game and "put out the fire" of the opposing team's rally. As a tribute the trophy is a silver-plated firefighter's helmet. The award is sponsored by ROLAIDS®, whose slogan "R-O-L-A-I-D-S spells relief"® has been heard in stadiums and living rooms since Hammerin Hank signed his first big league contract.

In over three decades of existence it has earned a place among the CY Young Award® and MVP, as one of the most respected accolades in baseball. It appears regularly in biographies, career highlights and sports journalism.

At home or away, ROLAIDS® puts out fire of tough heartburn. R-O-L-A-I-D-S spells relief®
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HOW THE AWARD IS CALCULATED

The Rolaids Relief Man Award® is based objectively on statistical performance, rather than subjective opinion. A reliever is given 2 points for a win, 3 points for a save and -2 points for a loss.

Beginning in 1987, the statistic of a blown save has counted as -2 points. And in 2000, ROLAIDS® began awarding 4 points for a tough save, when a reliever enters a game with the tying run already on base and gets the save.

The reliever in each league with the highest score at the end of the season is presented with the award.