CC Sabathia said after his Hall of Fame election that Carl Willis is responsible for every aspect of his development as a professional pitcher.

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

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.