Under The Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia Story
7.2
2020
1 hr 7 min
Documentary
In his own words, Sabathia narrates his story. As the highs and lows of his last season are chronicled, Sabathia looks back on his legacy as one of the game’s pre-eminent pitchers, as well as the profound challenges that shaped him, including his longtime battle with addiction that came to a head in 2015 while playing for the Yankees.
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- Cast：
- CC Sabathia
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