In 1985, the 21-year-old Saberhagen established himself as the ace of
the staff. He went 20–6 with a 2.87 ERA and won the American League Cy
Young Award. He led the Royals to a World Series championship and was
named MVP of the World Series, pitching two complete games, including a
shutout in Game 7.
This Rawlings official MLB baseball was signed in blue by Saberhagen and inscribed, "CY 85 & 89." This baseball includes a Steiner hologram and COA.