CC Sabathia’s strikeout record shines a spotlight on his case for the Hall of Fame

Sep 21 2017 by Pinstripe Alley

 

He’s already among historic company, so it’s not like the Hall would be a stretch.

Two nights ago, CC Sabathia entered storied company, to say the least. In his last start against the Twins he struck out his 2,833rd batter, the third-most among left-handed pitchers in major league history. He passed Mickey Lolich, and the only two pitchers above him now are Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson. That also puts him at 18th most all-time among all starters, just a shade below Jim...

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