The New York Yankees are the winningest team in Major League Baseball history, and they’ve had countless big names over the years.
From Hall of Famers to current superstars, the Yankees have had it all when it comes to talented players over the years.
Some of the iconic Yankees players include Babe Ruth, Derek Jeter, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Mariano Rivera.
The legendary Yankees starting pitcher has a chance to be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year.
CC Sabathia is on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot, and he had a candid confession to make about his career.
“I threw until I couldn’t throw anymore,” Sabathia said, via “X” MLB.
CC Sabathia gave it his all 🥹
Does he become a Hall of Famer tomorrow? pic.twitter.com/QTeLGUcdZt
— MLB (@MLB) January 20, 2025
Sabathia entered the league in 2001 with the Cleveland Guardians, where he played before being briefly traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2008 and then to the Yankees from 2009-2019.
Sabathia’s 19-season career was remarkable, and his numbers will back up that statement.
His career numbers include a record of 251-161 with a 3.74 ERA, 12 shutouts and 3,093 strikeouts in 3,577.1 innings.
Sabathia was a six-time All-Star and won the Cy-Young Award in 2007.
His 2007 Cy Young year included 34 starts where he posted a 19-7 record with a 3.21 ERA and 209 strikeouts in 241.0 innings.
Sabathia stated that he played until he was physically unable to play, which shows how much he loves the game of baseball.
Although his time with the Yankees is the most famous, Sabathia won his Cy Young Award with the then-Cleveland Indians.
It will be interesting to see if Sabathia makes the Hall of Fame this year.
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