Yankees star CC Sabathia to host second Celebrity Softball Game

Game will bring celebs and athletes under the lights of Yankee Stadium to benefit PitCCh In Foundation and Yankees Foundation

April 8th, 2019

CC Sabathia will host his second Celebrity Softball Game on May 16, 2019, at Yankee Stadium. All proceeds from the event benefit the PitCCh In Foundation and the New York Yankees Foundation.

After raising nearly $1 million dollars in last year’s game, Sabathia hopes to top that number in 2019 and further his #legaCCy during his final MLB season. This year’s game will feature A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Action Bronson, Dascha Polanco, Peter Rosenberg, Sharlee Jeter, Sheritsa Stoop, Tracy McGrady, Tiki Barber, Gary & Deleon Sheffield, Ebro Darden, Andruw Jones, national anthem performance by Angelica Vila and many more to be announced, squaring-off under the lights of Yankee Stadium, all in the name of charity. Last year’s attendees included, Giancarlo Stanton, Victor Cruz, Jorge Posada, Alex Rodriguez, Antonio Cromartie, Carlos Beltran, Charles Oakley, Desus Nice, Jennifer Lopez, Johnny Damon, Leslie Jones, Mariano Rivera, Mo'Ne Davis, The Kid Mero, DJ Envy, Willie Colon and many more. The evening will begin with a red carpet followed by a VIP reception, the softball game itself and a post-game trophy presentation.

Yankees Season Ticket Licensees, Yankees Group Leaders and PitCCh In Foundation Friends will have the opportunity to take part in a special presale beginning today. Tickets for the general public will go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday, April 9, at 10:00 a.m. online at www.yankees.com/ccsoftball and http://pitcch.org/ and at Yankee Stadium Advance Ticket Windows. Tickets in general seating areas will range in price from $20 to $75. Special packages, including Delta SKY360 ̊ Suite seats, Champions Suite seats, Legends Suite seats, player packages and bat boy/girl packages, begin at $100 and are also available.

“We had so much fun last year that everyone was on board to do it again. It means a lot to host this game in my final career season and with the support of the New York Yankees,” said Sabathia. “It’s awesome to spend an evening engaging with the fans, our friends and family all to benefit youth and the community. You’re going to see a lot of fresh faces that are ready for some friendly competition.”

“CC and I were blown away by the amount of support and excitement surrounding last year’s softball game,” said Amber Sabathia. “We’re hoping to top last year’s funds raised and continue our efforts of giving back to the community through PitCCh In, especially as CC enters his final MLB season. Our goal has always been to positively impact as many children as possible and thanks to all the fans, we continue to do that. We’re so grateful to the Yankees and the Steinbrenner family for collaborating with us once again and allowing the event to take place at Yankee Stadium. We look forward to another amazing event!”

Funds and proceeds raised through the event will directly benefit the PitCCh In and New York Yankees Foundations. The PitCCh in Foundation hosts multiple initiatives throughout the year in the New York Tri-State area and Sabathia’s hometown of Vallejo, Calif., to enrich the lives of inner-city children through education and athletics. The New York Yankees Foundation is committed to dedicating resources to support, develop and implement initiatives that provide area youth with access to positive educational, recreational and social outlets.

“Over the years, CC and Amber Sabathia have reached out to the community in countless meaningful ways, and we celebrate their legacy of great works,” said Yankees General Partner / Vice Chairperson Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal. “We expect another fantastic event at Yankee Stadium on May 16 and look forward to positively affecting the lives of those in need through our partnership with the PitCCh In Foundation.”

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For more information on the Celebrity Softball Game, visit http://pitcch.org/. For sponsorship opportunities, contact the PitCCh In Foundation at [email protected]. To watch a recap of last year’s softball game, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIgQ6VpCBjs

About the PitCCh In Foundation:

The PitCCh In Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded by New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia and his wife Amber. The foundation’s mission is to enrich the lives of inner-city youth by raising their self-esteem through educational and athletic activities in the New York Tri-State area and Northern California. The foundation showcases three signature programs that provide young people with the tools to be successful in school and on the field: All Star Baseball Clinic, Youth Backpack Program and Baseball Field Renovations. For more information on the PitCCh In Foundation, visit www.PItCCh.org or follow on Twitter and Instagram @PitCChInFdn, @CC_Sabathia, @AmberSabathia and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PitCChInFdn.

About the New York Yankees Foundation:

The New York Yankees Foundation was founded August 11, 1961 and has been managed under the supervision of the Steinbrenner family since George M. Steinbrenner purchased the New York Yankees from CBS, January 3, 1973. The Foundation is committed to promoting and sustaining cordial and cooperative relationships with its neighbors and community partners; working in conjunction with them to enhance the quality of life throughout the surrounding communities. The ongoing focus of the Foundation is committed to dedicating resources to support develop and implement initiatives that provide area youth with access to positive educational, recreational and socials outlets.