CLEVELAND — Starting pitcher CC Sabathia has been elected into the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame, the team announced. 

What You Need To Know

  • Sabathia played in Cleveland for eight seasons

  • Sabathia won the AL Cy Young award in 2007

  • There is a bobblehead giveaway available to the first 15,000 fans on Aug 3

Sabathia becomes the 48th member of the hall of fame and will be honored at Progressive Field on Saturday, Aug. 3.

“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. “Following his selection as our number one 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 played in Cleveland for eight seasons, compiling a 106-71 record with a 3.83 earned run average. Sabathia also played 11 seasons with the New York Yankees and one season with the Milwaukee Brewers. 

Sabathia won the AL Cy Young award in 2007. The Cy Young award is given to one pitcher in each league and is voted on by Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Sabathia boasted a 19-7 record that season when he became Cleveland’s second ever Cy Young award winner.

For seven seasons, Sabathia recorded 11+ wins, tying him with Sam McDowell for the most by a Cleveland left hander. He was a three-time All-Star with Cleveland and one of 10 pitchers in Cleveland history with three or more All-Star selections.

Sabathia will be honored on Aug. 3 with a pregame ceremony and a bobblehead giveaway available to the first 15,000 fans.