​More than 600 players entered MLB organizations across 20 rounds held over Saturday and Sunday, as draft activity culminated in a dramatic final round moment that added a notable storyline to the weekend. In the closing selection of the draft, legendary pitcher CC Sabathia experienced a surreal moment when the Milwaukee Brewers chose his son, Carsten Sabathia III, with the last pick of the draft. Carsten, a first baseman who played college baseball at the University of Houston, has now joined the Brewers’ organization.
Shortly after the pick, Sabathia shared his excitement on social media, expressing pride in his son and appreciation for the Brewers, a team he once played for in 2008 before his longtime stint with the New York Yankees. “My son was drafted to the league tonight!!! So proud of you Carsten,” he wrote. “So excited to see Carsten drafted to the Brewers — a team, city, and community that welcomed me with open arms from day one and has a special place in my heart. The work starts now. Only the beginning!!!”
Sabathia III is 22 years old and spent four seasons competing at the collegiate level. He began his college career at Georgia Tech before transferring to Houston. He stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 245 pounds, primarily patrolling first base. Across his college career, he totaled 189 at-bats, slashing .254 with 48 hits, nine home runs, 42 RBIs, and 27 walks. His .439 slugging percentage and .789 OPS reflect a solid power profile, particularly during his time with Houston; his freshman and sophomore years at Georgia Tech yielded just 16 at-bats in total.
Milwaukee’s draft haul included 20 players, indicating the intense competition Sabathia faces as he works to carve out a role within an organization renowned for cultivating depth and talent throughout its farm system. With the No. 25 overall pick in the first round, the Brewers selected shortstop Trey Ebel from Corona High School in California. The team continued by choosing outfielders in the second and third rounds, followed by four straight selections of right-handed pitchers. Sabathia ultimately stood out as one of only two first basemen chosen by Milwaukee in the draft, underscoring the organizational emphasis on versatile, multi-position development as they build toward future competitive squads.
As the draft unfolded, conversations and updates from fans and media highlighted the emotional resonance of a Hall of Fame pitcher seeing his son reach the professional arena. The moment underscored the personal dimensions that often accompany a sport driven by talented prospects, family legacies, and the hopeful pursuit of a dream realized on a major league stage. This narrative added an extra layer of intrigue to a weekend of high-stakes selections that shaped the rosters and potential futures of MLB organizations nationwide.
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