The term 'statistic in baseball and hockey' can be summarized by the four-letter word 'SAVE'. In both sports, a SAVE is a statistic that is awarded to a player who prevents a goal from being scored. In baseball, a SAVE is awarded to a relief pitcher who enters the game in a SAVE situation and preserves the lead for his team. In hockey, a SAVE is awarded to a goaltender who makes a SAVE on a shot that would have otherwise resulted in a goal.