# Bret Saberhagen (99 OVR)

> Bret Saberhagen (Royals), 99 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the Milestone series in MLB 21. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/milestone-bret-saberhagen-c76fcc7a

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 99 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Royals |
| Series | Milestone |
| Edition | MLB 21 |
| In real life: | [Bret Saberhagen — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/bret-saberhagen-121604) |
| In real life: | [Kansas City Royals real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/royals) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- [Best contact-suppressing starting pitchers](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/best/suppressor/sp): #9 of 126 — top 8%
- [Best command starting pitchers](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/best/command/sp): #12 of 126 — top 10%

## Where this card ranks

- 42nd best of 679 starting pitchers (Top 7%)

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 112 |
| K/9 | 87 |
| H/9 | 116 |
| BB/9 | 94 |
| Velocity | 76 |
| Control | 93 |
| Break | 94 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 112 | Top 4% |
| Pitching clutch | 93 |  |
| H/9 | 116 | Top 4% |
| K/9 | 87 |  |
| BB/9 | 94 | Top 5% |
| HR/9 | 91 | Top 6% |
| Velocity | 76 |  |
| Control | 93 | Top 2% |
| Break | 94 |  |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 95 mph |
| Changeup | 77 mph |
| Curveball | 78 mph |
| Slider | 85 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Royals |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 27 |  |
| Height | 6'1" |  |
| Weight | 195 lbs |  |
| Born | Illinois |  |
| Number | 18 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 65 |  |
| Arm strength | 73 |  |
| Arm accuracy | 67 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 30 |  |
| Baserunning | 11 |  |
| Reaction | 60 |  |

## Quirks

- [Pressure Cooker](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/pressure-cooker): Performs better when there are runners on base
- [Workhorse](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/workhorse): Pitches deep into games by losing energy at a low rate
- [Stingy](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/stingy): Excels at limiting base hits
- [Untouchable](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/untouchable): Excels at striking hitters out
- [Control Artist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/control-artist): Excels at limiting walks
- [Grounded](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/grounded): Excels at limiting home runs
- [Knee Buckler](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/knee-buckler): Throws an extremely effective breaking pitch
- [Illusionist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/illusionist): Throws an extremely effective changeup

## More Royals at SP

- [Asa Lacy](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/future-stars-asa-lacy-c04c97e9) - 97 OVR · SP · KC · Diamond: No offers
- [Zack Greinke](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/signature-zack-greinke-a988ce80) - 96 OVR · SP · KC · Diamond: No offers
- [Danny Duffy](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/monthly-awards-danny-duffy-dd486da7) - 84 OVR · SP · KC · Gold: Not on the market
- [Mike Minor](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/live-mike-minor-e06549ff) - 74 OVR · SP · KC · Bronze: 674 stubs
- [Carlos Hernandez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/live-carlos-hernandez-f8b98fff) - 72 OVR · SP · KC · Bronze: 333 stubs
- [Brady Singer](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/live-brady-singer-3ecf7005) - 72 OVR · SP · KC · Bronze: 25 stubs

## Questions

### How do you get Bret Saberhagen?

It can't be bought on the market right now.

### What quirks does Bret Saberhagen have?

Pressure Cooker, Workhorse, Stingy, Untouchable, Control Artist, Grounded, Knee Buckler, and Illusionist.

### Where can I see Bret Saberhagen's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Bret Saberhagen](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/bret-saberhagen-121604)

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