Celebrate CC Sabathia’s Top Cards
Few players embodied dominance on the mound quite like CC Sabathia, whose journey from a young star in Vallejo, California, to a Hall of Fame legend is a testament to his talent and resilience. A towering lefty with a devastating slider and an unmatched work ethic, Sabathia dazzled in the majors, racking up accolades. As fans celebrate his induction into the Hall of Fame, his trading cards offer a tangible way to honor a career defined by brilliance, perseverance, and unforgettable moments. Here’s a look at the top CC Sabathia cards to add to your collection.
Top CC Sabathia Cards
1999 Bowman’s Best Baseball #171 CC Sabathia RC
Player info
• MLB hall of Famer
• Cleveland Guardians Hall of Famer
• six-time all-star
Set info
• 200-card chromium stock set
what they’ve said
• “He had that bulldog approach to the point where he had a lack of care for his own well-being at times, and he wanted to take the ball every chance he could. He was a true warrior on the mound, and that type of make-up is very rare.” – former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte
1999 Topps Traded Baseball #T33 CC Sabathia RC
Player info
• one of 15 MLB players to notch at least 3,000 strikeouts and 250 career wins
• Two-time MLB wins leader
• 2009 World Series champion
Set info
• 121-card set
•topps traded’s return after a three-year absence
what they’ve said
• “Throughout his time in pinstripes, he embodied the best of what it means to be a Yankee.” – Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner
1999 Bowman Chrome® Baseball #344 CC Sabathia RC
Player info
• made MLB debut on April 8, 2001
• one of 19 pitchers to join the 3,000-strikeouts club
• 2007 Al Cy Young Award winner
set info
• 220-card base set
• split into two series
What they’ve said
• “No player exemplified a Hall-of-Fame player and person more than CC Sabathia. His career on the field speaks for itself, but it’s his career as a teammate that stands out the most. I look forward to welcoming CC to Cooperstown.” – fellow hall of famer Derek Jeter
1999 Topps Finest Baseball #294 CC Sabathia RC
Player info
• Cleveland’s 2000 minor league player of the year
• placed second in the 2001 al rookie of the Year race
• no. 20 pick in the 1998 MLB draft
set info
• 300-card base set
What they’ve said
• “I don’t think I’d be sitting here today if I wasn’t drafted by the Cleveland organization.” – cc Sabathia on making the Hall of Fame
1998 Appalachian League Prospect Q-Cards #16 CC Sabathia
Player info
• born in Vallejo, California
• played in MLB’s summer league youth program as a teen
• cleveland guardians hall of fame
set info
• 31-card set
• Sabathia’s first card
what they’ve said
• “He is a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer because of his exceptional body of work on the bump — but for me, his greater legacy is the type of teammate he was. – Yankees manager Aaron Boone
