CC Sabathia was the 20th overall pick of the 1998 draft, taken by the Cleveland Indians.
In 1999 he opened the season in Low-A Mahoning Valley, but was only there for 19.2 innings, striking out 27, walking 12 and allowing 9 hits. He was quickly promoted to A-ball.
20 years and 19 seasons in the majors later…
- 251 wins
- 2008 Cy Young winner
- 6 x All-Star selections
- Part of the 2009 Yankees team that won the World Series