The former ace lefty earned the prestigious honor in his first year of eligibility. He spent 7 1/2 of his 19 seasons with the Tribe, winning the AL Cy Young in 2007.

CC Sabathia was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 86.8% of votes, marking his significant career with 251 wins, a 3.74 ERA, and 3,093 strikeouts. He'll enter the Hall with a Yankees cap.

CC Sabathia did not have to ponder long about what team’s cap he wants on his plaque in Cooperstown. In fact, he made the decision weeks ago. Sabathia, who began his career with the Indians in