Milwaukee Brewers Sign Carsten Sabathia III as CC Sabathia Celebrates Memorable Birthday

Carsten Sabathia III has officially taken the next step in his baseball journey after signing a professional contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, marking an important milestone for both the young player and his family.

The Brewers completed the signing on Tuesday after selecting Carsten Sabathia III in the 20th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The announcement came on a special day for his father, former New York Yankees star CC Sabathia, who celebrated his 46th birthday.

The timing made the occasion even more meaningful for the Sabathia family. Shortly after the signing became official, CC Sabathia shared his excitement on social media, calling it the “best birthday ever” and celebrating his son’s new chapter with the Brewers.

Carsten Sabathia III earned his opportunity after a strong senior season at Houston. During the 2026 campaign, he posted a .283 batting average while recording a .374 on-base percentage and a .511 slugging percentage. He also hit six home runs across 107 plate appearances, showing the offensive production that helped him attract the attention of Major League Baseball scouts.

By signing his first professional contract, Carsten now begins the next phase of his baseball career within the Brewers organisation. Like every newly drafted player, he will work to develop his game as he starts his professional journey and aims to advance through the club’s player development system.

His signing also continues a growing trend involving the children of former New York Yankees legends entering professional baseball. Earlier, the Yankees selected Luke Pettitte, the son of long-time Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte, during the 2026 MLB Draft. The back-to-back developments highlight a new generation of players following in the footsteps of parents who built successful Major League careers.

Although Carsten Sabathia III carries a well-known baseball name, his professional path will now be shaped by his own performance and development. His college production at Houston helped earn him this opportunity, and signing with Milwaukee marks the official beginning of his career in professional baseball.

For CC Sabathia, the day represented more than a birthday celebration. Watching his son sign an MLB contract added a memorable family achievement to an already significant date, making it one of the most meaningful moments of the year for the former Yankees ace.

As Carsten Sabathia III begins his career with the Brewers, baseball fans will be watching to see how the next generation of a well-known baseball family develops at the professional level.

Sources:

• Major League Baseball (MLB)
• Milwaukee Brewers
• Houston Athletics
• CC Sabathia Official X (formerly Twitter) Account