New York Yankees legend and Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia recently reached a major milestone in his personal life.
Sabathia announced on X earlier this month that he has been sober for 10 years after checking himself into rehab ahead of the 2015 American League Playoffs. Sabathia was battling an addiction to alcohol at the time and knew that he needed help.
“10 YEARS SOBER,” CC Sabathia said in his post. “I would’ve never imagined being here today after hitting rock bottom checking into rehab the night before the 2015 postseason.
“Early in my career, alcohol was a coping mechanism after losing my dad and navigating life’s ups and downs. Having the courage to tell somebody about my addiction changed my life.”
Sabathia started his career with the Cleveland Indians from 2001-08,