CC Sabathia

Baseball pitcher, 2009 World Series champion

CC Sabathia - Baseball pitcher, 2009 World Series champion
Born

July 21st, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Celebrated baseball pitcher played for the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees during a distinguished career. Achieved significant success in Major League Baseball, particularly noted for his time with the Yankees. Contributed to the Yankees' 2009 World Series championship. Selected as an All-Star six times, showcasing consistent performance and dominance on the mound. Recognized for his powerful left-handed pitching and durability throughout his career, accumulating over 3,000 strikeouts.

Won the 2009 World Series with the New York Yankees

Selected as an All-Star six times

Recorded over 3,000 strikeouts in career

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