James Anthony Abbott (born September 19, 1967) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the California Angels , New York Yankees , Chicago White Sox , and Milwaukee Brewers , from 1989 to 1999.

Sep 19, 2010 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Jim Abbott. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

Mar 26, 2020 · Jim Abbott was born without a right hand yet still managed to play 10 Major League Baseball seasons as a pitcher from 1989-1999. Abbott played for four different teams, most of them with the California Angels, the team that drafted him with their first pick in …

Jan 4, 2012 · Left-handed pitcher Jim Abbott is probably the most celebrated athlete with a major disability of his era. Born with a deformed right arm, Abbott was already a national hero before signing a professional contract with the California Angels in 1988.

Jan 20, 2025 · Jim Abbott, a pitcher who overcame a disability to achieve major league success, is one of the most remarkable examples of that spirit. Born without a right hand, Abbott’s journey to the big leagues is a testament to determination, resilience, and a …

May 4, 2018 · Abbott emerged as a pro prospect during his three-season career at Michigan, where he compiled a 26-8 record with a 3.03 ERA, and in 1987 became the only baseball player to win the Sullivan Award...

May 13, 2020 · He pitched the final game of the '88 Olympics in Seoul when baseball was a demonstration sport, and helped the United States win a gold medal. Abbott was the first baseball player to win the Sullivan Award as the best amateur athlete in America.

Jim Abbott Bio. Fullname: James Anthony Abbott; Born: 9/19/1967 in Flint, MI; Draft: 1988, California Angels, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 8; College: Michigan; Debut: 4/08/1989; Follow:

James Anthony Abbott was a Major League Baseball player with the California Angels (1989 – 1992), New York Yankees (1993 – 1994), Chicago White Sox (1995), California Angels (1995 – 1996), Chicago White Sox (1998), and Milwaukee Brewers (1999).

Mar 4, 2024 · Despite being born with no right hand, pitcher Jim Abbott went on to a successful big league career, winning 87 games in a decade in the majors. In high school, Abbott was the starting quarterback on his school's football team.