Date of Birth: July 21, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Carsten Charles “CC” Sabathia Jr. is a retired American professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2001 to 2019. Born in Vallejo, California, Sabathia was a standout athlete in high school, excelling in both baseball and football. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the first round of the 1998 MLB Draft and made his MLB debut with the team in 2001. During his career, Sabathia also played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Yankees, with whom he won a World Series championship in 2009. Known for his powerful left-handed pitching, CC Sabathia was a six-time All-Star and won the American League Cy Young Award in 2007. He retired with 251 career wins, making him one of the winningest left-handed pitchers in the history of MLB. Off the field, Sabathia has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including the PitCCh In Foundation, which he founded with his wife Amber to support inner-city youth in need. CC Sabathia has also been open about his struggles with alcoholism and has become an advocate for mental health and addiction recovery.
5 Interesting Facts about CC Sabathia
1. CC Sabathia is one of only 18 pitchers in MLB history to record over 3,000 strikeouts.
2. He was the first African-American pitcher to win the Cy Young Award since Dwight Gooden in 1985.
3. Sabathia led the MLB in wins in 2009, with a total of 19 victories.
4. He is an avid sneaker collector, with a collection that includes hundreds of pairs of rare and limited-edition sneakers.
5. Sabathia made his acting debut in the popular TV series “Billions,” playing himself in a cameo role.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from CC Sabathia
1. “I’m not afraid to fail. I’m not afraid to fall. That’s how you grow.”
2. “The game of baseball has given me so much, and I just want to give back.”
3. “You have to put in the work. There are no shortcuts to success.”
4. “I want to be remembered as a good teammate, someone who always gave his best.”
5. “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$80 million
Children
CC Sabathia and his wife Amber have four children: Carsten Charles III, Jaeden Arie, Cyia Cathleen, and Carter Charles.
Relevant Links
2. [New York Yankees Profile](https://www.mlb.com/player/cc-sabathia-282332
3. [PitCCh In Foundation](http://www.pitcch.org/
4. [CC Sabathia’s IMDb Page](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4086434/
5. [CC Sabathia’s Official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/cc_sabathia/
