CC Sabathia, the six-time MLB All-Star and Yankees icon, is awaiting what could be the crowning achievement of his illustrious 19-year career. With the Baseball Hall of Fame set to reveal its 2025 class on Tuesday, Sabathia’s anticipation has captivated fans and baseball insiders alike.
CC Sabathia awaits Hall of Fame induction with optimism
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In a post responding to an MLB video of his final pitch as a Yankee during the 2019 ALCS, Sabathia tweeted emojis symbolizing patience, hope, and prayer. This year marks his first appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot, and early indications suggest he’s a lock for induction.
According to ballot tracker Ryan Thibodaux, Sabathia has appeared on 92.8% of known ballots as of Monday. With the Hall of Fame’s 75% voting threshold, it’s highly unlikely Sabathia would fall short, even after accounting for late ballots typically lowering vote percentages.
Joining Sabathia on this year’s likely induction list are Ichiro Suzuki, who is on track for unanimous election, as well as Billy Wagner and Carlos Beltrán. If Sabathia and Beltrán are enshrined, it would mark the first time a Yankee and a Met are inducted in the same year, adding a New York flavor to the ceremony.
CC Sabathia’s legacy as one of baseball’s most durable pitchers is unmatched in recent years. Across his 19 seasons with the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees, Sabathia compiled a 251-161 record, a 3.74 ERA, and 3,093 strikeouts in 561 games. He won the 2007 AL Cy Young Award and earned six All-Star selections.
His time in pinstripes was especially impactful. CC Sabathia joined the Yankees in 2009, leading them to their most recent World Series title that year. Over 11 seasons in New York, he won 134 games and cemented himself as a fan favorite. Sabathia has stated his intention to enter the Hall of Fame with a Yankees cap on his plaque.
Beyond his on-field achievements, Sabathia’s induction represents a shift in Hall of Fame pitching dominance. With no clear candidate among starting pitchers on next year’s ballot, Sabathia could hold the spotlight until Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, or Clayton Kershaw eventually retire.
Ichiro Suzuki, another expected inductee, is vying to become only the second player in history, after Mariano Rivera, to achieve unanimous selection. The legendary outfielder’s tenure in Seattle and brief time with the Yankees highlight his remarkable career.
Other notable names on the ballot include Andy Pettitte, Alex Rodriguez, and Andruw Jones, all of whom have local ties but face steeper climbs to induction.
For Sabathia, the wait is nearly over. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America will announce the Hall of Fame class on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, potentially marking the next chapter in a storied career that began with the Cleveland Guardians in 2001 and reached its peak in the Bronx.
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