In a few weeks, former MLBBro pitcher CC Sabathia will be inducted into the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame.
A well deserved honor for the 44-year-old. Just a few days ago it was also announced that he is eligible for the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame.
Sabathia had a very successful career and made an impact on each team he played for.
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He pitched in over 550 games during his career and finished with a record of 251-161. Sabathia also finished with a career ERA of 3.74 and had 3,093 strikeouts.
On the mound, Sabathia had a dominating presence, standing six-foot-six from the left side. He also had a plethora of pitches he could throw at any time to get hitters out.
Black Ace CC Sabathia
His 19 seasons in the league is a testament to his longevity and during that time he was a six-time All-Star, an AL Cy Young winner, a World Series champion, and a two-time MLB wins leader.
Sabathia spent most of his career playing with the Guardians and the New York Yankees. He also had a brief stint with the Milwaukee Brewers.
During his Cy Young Award winning season in 2007, he finished with a 19-7 record with a 3.21 ERA with 209 strikeouts and four complete games.
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Two seasons later, he won his first and only World Series title with the Yankees. And he was also named the ALCS MVP as well as he pitched Game One and Game Four of that series, winning both games and allowing only one run.
His resume speaks for itself and Sabathia will go down as one of the best Black pitchers to play this game.
On August 3, Sabathia and his family will be in attendance at Progressive Field for a pregame Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Sabathia ranks seventh in strikeouts, 13th in wins, and 15th in innings pitched. He certainly created a legacy that will be remembered for years to come in Guardians history.
“We are so very excited to honor CC Sabathia as the newest member of the Guardians Hall of Fame,” said Guardians senior vice president of public affairs Bob DiBiasio in a statement. “Following his selection as our No. 1 Draft pick in the 1998 June Draft, CC burst onto the Cleveland baseball scene in grand fashion. His rookie season of 2001, at age 20, saw him win 17 games. A commanding presence on the mound, CC also had a commanding spirit for his teammates and those in need of a helping hand off the field. The PitCCh In Foundation, created by Sabathia and his wife, Amber, aims to enrich the lives of youth through educational and athletic activities and will be the lasting legacy of a big man with an even bigger heart.”
Sabathia will also have a strong chance to make the Hall of Fame next year in his first year of eligibility.
Many players play this game, and a select few get a chance to become Hall of Famers. Pretty soon, Sabathia will have that on his resume.
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