Chart: Twins' closers and counterparts

Because of Kevin Jepsen's effectiveness during Glen Perkins' injury, 2015 is the 11th season in Twins history, but the fourth in the past six years, in which more than one pitcher has recorded seven saves.

2015Glen Perkins (32), Kevin Jepsen (7)

2012Glen Perkins (16), Matt Capps (14)

2011Matt Capps (15), Joe Nathan (14)

2010Jon Rauch (21), Matt Capps (16)

2001LaTroy Hawkins (28), Eddie Guardado (12)

2000LaTroy Hawkins (14), Bob Wells (10), Eddie Guardado (9)

1977Tom Johnson (15), Tom Burgmeier (7)

1973Ray Corbin (14), Ken Sanders (8), Bill Campbell (7)

1972Wayne Granger (19), Dave LaRoche (10)