CC Sabathia was one of the best pitchers of his generation during his 19-year career, but he will help the game of baseball in a different way this season.
MLB announced Sabathia as a special assistant to Commissioner Rob Manfred on Wednesday.
"An advocate for amplifying diversity, strengthening the sport and impacting the community, CC will bring a player's perspective as a liaison for decision making," the announcement read:
MLBAfter a 19-year career, <a href="https://twitter.com/CC_Sabathia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CC_Sabathia</a> is the newest Special Assistant to the Commissioner. An advocate for amplifying diversity, strengthening the sport, and impacting the community, CC will bring a player's perspective as a liaison for decision making.