Brewers Add CC Sabathia to Wall of Honor After Half-Season Stint Draws Fan Confusion

The Milwaukee Brewers inducted CC Sabathia into their Wall of Honor on Friday before a game against the Yankees. The ceremony featured a new plaque for the former pitcher, who played for the team for half a season in 2008.

Sabathia made 17 starts that year. His regular-season performance stood out: an 11-2 record, 1.62 ERA, seven complete games and three shutouts. One playoff start did not go well.

He left for the New York Yankees the next season. Sabathia entered the MLB Hall of Fame last year.

The decision sparked confusion among fans and observers. Social media posts questioned the honor given his brief time with the Brewers. Some wondered if three months and 17 starts warranted a spot on the wall.

Others noted the rarity of such numbers today. Sabathia stood as the last of a dying breed of workhorse pitchers. Still, comparisons arose to other deadline acquisitions like Kyle Schwarber's 2021 half-season with the Red Sox, which included a memorable postseason home run.

Few matched Sabathia's 2008 output in Milwaukee. Whether that alone justifies the induction remains open to debate.