The New York Yankees are set to honor CC Sabathia's legendary career by retiring his number 52 on September 26th. This move comes as a tribute to the Hall of Famer, who will have a plaque dedicated to him in Monument Park before the game against the Baltimore Orioles. Sabathia's number will be the 24th to be retired by the Yankees, following in the footsteps of past greats like Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte.
CC Sabathia's journey to the Hall of Fame began with his time in Cleveland, where he won the 2007 AL Cy Young Award. He then made a significant impact with the Yankees, winning a World Series title in his first season with the team in 2009. Sabathia's impressive career statistics include a 251-161 record with a 3.74 ERA and 3,093 strikeouts, showcasing his dominance on the mound. During his 19 seasons with the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees, he accumulated a remarkable 134-88 record with a 3.81 ERA and 1,700 strikeouts for the Yankees alone.
The Yankees have a rich history of retiring numbers, with notable players like Billy Martin, Derek Jeter, and Babe Ruth having their numbers honored. Other retired numbers include those of Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle. The team also pays tribute to Jackie Robinson by retiring his number 42 across the major leagues in 1997. The announcement of Sabathia's number retirement was made on Wednesday night, marking another chapter in the Yankees' storied history.
