Bret Saberhagen

Bret Saberhagen
Bret Saberhagen
	Saberhagen at Camp Buehring in 2018
	Pitcher
	Born: April 11, 1964; Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	April 4, 1984, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
	August 7, 2001, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	167–117
Earned run average	3.34
Strikeouts	1,715
Teams
	Kansas City Royals (1984–1991); New York Mets (1992–1995); Colorado Rockies (1995); Boston Red Sox (1997–1999, 2001);
Career highlights and awards
	3× All-Star (1987, 1990, 1994); World Series champion (1985); 2× AL Cy Young Award (1985, 1989); World Series MVP (1985); Gold Glove Award (1989); MLB wins leader (1989); AL ERA leader (1989); Pitched a no-hitter on August 26, 1991; Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame;

Bret William Saberhagen (/ˈseɪbərheɪɡɪn/; born April 11, 1964) is an American former professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, and Boston Red Sox from 1984 through 1999, and a comeback in 2001.

Known for his blazing fastball and pinpoint control, Saberhagen was named a three-time All-Star, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, a Gold Glove Award winner, and the Most Valuable Player of the 1985 World Series as the Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals in 7 games. He led MLB in wins and earned run average in 1989, and threw a no-hitter in 1991.

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