Making his big league debut in 2001, CC Sabathia enjoyed a legendary MLB career, representing the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees.
Spending 19 seasons at the top level, Sabathia earned six All-Star selections, an AL Cy Young award, an ALCS MVP award, and several other notable honors. He also won baseball’s biggest prize, the World Series, in 2009.
Although he enjoyed successful stints with the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) and Milwaukee Brewers early in his career, it is his time with the New York Yankees that remains arguably the most memorable part of his career.
Having retired from professional baseball in 2019, CC Sabathia has since transitioned into the role of a special assistant to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. He also spends a lot of his time enjoying golf.
Early in 2026, Sabathia decided to tend to his troublesome right knee by undergoing knee replacement surgery. On Thursday, February 26, the legendary starting pitcher posted on Instagram, offering fans a positive update on his recovery process.
“Knee replacement surgery last month was successful, now I’m working to get back on the course 🏌🏾♂️🙏🏾,” CC Sabathia posted.
CC Sabathia Speaks About Pressure Of Playing For The New York Yankees, Highlights What “Means The Most” To Him About His Legacy
Speaking to insider Bryan Hoch of MLB.com on Thursday, CC Sabathia weighed in on the pressure of playing for a team like the New York Yankees.
“I think we all felt the pressure of the new stadium and all these different signings; the clubhouse chemistry and all of that different stuff,” Sabathia said. “We felt it, but that Yankees team was so good, and we were so connected. That was one of our driving forces, to be honest.”
Further, he spoke about what “means the most” to him about his legacy.
“The thing that means the most to me is just hearing my teammates talk about how much they loved playing behind me, how much I loved competing, and how much they loved being a teammate of mine,” Sabathia added.
“The numbers are the numbers. You go out and do whatever you can, and the results are the results, but it’s about how you treat people. It’s about how you go about your business. Hopefully, I did that the right way,” he concluded.
CC Sabathia was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025, his first year of eligibility. The Yankees have announced they will retire his No. 52 jersey and host a plaque ceremony in his honor on September 26.
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