Bret Saberhagen | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S. | April 11, 1964|
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 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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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,[1] 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.