Pitcher
Bret Saberhagen is a 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. Saberhagen was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, and attended Grover Cleveland High School in Reseda, California. He starred in both basketball and baseball during his high school years and was drafted out of high school by the Kansas City Royals in the 19th round of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft. Saberhagen made his major league debut at the age of 19 on April 4, 1984.