A Legacy Returns to Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Brewers selected Carsten Sabathia III, the son of MLB Hall of Fame pitcher CC Sabathia, in the 20th round of the MLB Draft. The 22-year-old first baseman joins the organization’s minor league system after a collegiate career at Georgia Tech and the University of Houston, marking a return to the franchise where his father famously played during the 2008 season.
From Draft Combine to Professional Ranks
The Brewers chose Sabathia with the final selection in the two-day draft. This move followed a standout performance at the MLB Draft Combine, where the left-handed hitter recorded multiple exit velocities exceeding 104 mph.
Sabathia’s path included four years of collegiate experience. After two seasons at Georgia Tech, he transferred to the University of Houston.
Echoes of the 2008 Pennant Push
The Sabathia name carries significant weight in Milwaukee. Following a mid-season trade from the Cleveland Indians in 2008, the elder Sabathia went 11-2 with a 1.65 ERA over 17 starts. His workload included seven complete games and three shutouts, proving vital in securing the Brewers’ first postseason appearance in 26 years.
Carsten Sabathia III recalled childhood memories of the team from that era, specifically the atmosphere at Miller Park and the team’s iconic Bernie Brewer slide.
Building on a Shared History
The younger Sabathia joins an organization already featuring another notable legacy player: Jadyn Fielder. The son of Prince, who signed last year as an undrafted free agent and is currently assigned to the Class A Wilson. The two players share a long-standing friendship that dates back to their fathers’ time as teammates in Milwaukee.
A Lifetime of Clubhouse Preparation
While his father built a career on the mound, Carsten transitioned to a full-time hitting role after an arm injury at age 11. CC Sabathia credited his son’s development to a high baseball IQ, noting that even as a young teenager, Carsten prioritized situational hitting and team-oriented play over individual power statistics.
As he begins his professional career, Sabathia expressed gratitude for the opportunity to leverage his lifelong exposure to MLB clubhouses. “I’ve grown up in the game, and you get all of these different experiences preparing you for moments like this,” Sabathia said. “You don’t realize until you get to this point that it helped mold you.”