Legendary New York Yankees pitcher and Hall of Famer CC Sabathia partners with New York City to unveil a $11 million Free Sports Complex in Harlem: “A Field of Dreams for Everyone”
Harlem, New York - December 3, 2025
Legendary New York Yankees pitcher and Hall of Famer CC Sabathia returned to the Bronx spotlight Tuesday — not to throw another strike, but to open doors for the next generation.
Standing alongside New York City Mayor Eric Adams and local officials, Sabathia helped cut the ribbon on a brand-new $11 million multi-sport complex in Harlem. The state-of-the-art facility, built on the grounds of the once-neglected Brigadier Gen. Charles Young Playground, will now serve as a completely free athletic hub for kids, teens, and families across the city.
“This isn’t just a ballfield,” Sabathia said. “It’s a promise — that every kid in New York deserves a safe, inspiring space to grow, play, and dream big. I’m proud to give back to the city that gave me so much.”
The massive 150,000-square-foot project — dubbed Harlem’s “Field of Dreams” — features synthetic turf fields, new dugouts, benches, fencing, drinking fountains, a cooling mist system, and even improved drainage. It’s one of the largest athletic spaces in all five boroughs and will host free clinics through the city’s Saturday Night Lights program, designed to keep youth engaged and active outside of school.
More than $7 million of the funding came from city agencies, including the New York/New Jersey HIDTA program, Manhattan Borough President’s Office, and New York City Council. Sabathia’s PitCCh In Foundation, along with contributions from Major League Baseball, the MLBPA Youth Development Fund, and private donors, covered the rest.
Mayor Adams called the facility “a game-changer,” saying:
“When we invest in our youth, we invest in public safety, in community, and in our future. This isn’t just about sports — it’s about opportunity.”
Local families gathered for the emotional unveiling, with kids already lining up for a chance to be among the first to run the bases. The grand opening also featured a tribute to Brigadier General Charles Young, the first African American to achieve that rank in the U.S. Army — linking past, present, and future in a powerful way.
As one parent said through tears: “This is what hope looks like.”
With the field set to open fully in spring 2026, CC Sabathia’s latest “clutch performance” might just be his most impactful yet — proving that even after the final pitch, legends can still change the game.
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