
Mixing incredible skill and mound presence with precise command, Saberhagen become the Royals ultimate big-game pitcher. The four-time Royals Pitcher of the Year won two American League Cy Young Awards: the first in 1985 after going 20-6 (2.87 ERA) and again when he posted a club record in wins (23) and led the league in ERA (2.16) in 1989. That same year Saberhagen also won a Gold Glove. In 1985, his nearly perfect postseason performance helped the Royals capture their first World Championship. Named World Series MVP, Saberhagen went 2-0 (0.50 ERA) with two complete games, including an 11-0 Game Seven shutout.
W | L | ERA | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
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110 | 78 | 3.21 | 252 | 226 | 64 | 14 | 1 | 1660.1 | 1551 | 650 | 593 | 331 | 1093 | 1.134 |