Bret Saberhagen
Baseball pitcher and two-time Cy Young Award winner
Born
April 11th, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player and coach, highly regarded for the achievements on the mound in Major League Baseball (MLB). Played for the Kansas City Royals, New York Mets, and other teams during a career spanning from 1984 to 2001. Achieved significant success with the Royals, particularly in leading the team to victory in the 1985 World Series and earning the World Series MVP award. Collected a total of three All-Star selections during the career and won the Cy Young Award in both 1985 and 1987, recognizing excellence in pitching.
Winning the 1985 World Series with the Kansas City Royals
Receiving the Cy Young Award in 1985 and 1987
Earning World Series MVP honors in 1985
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