one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott makes his major league debut for the California Angels

one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott makes his major league debut for the California Angels

On April 8, 1989,Ā  One-handed pitcherĀ Jim AbbottĀ makes his major league debut for theĀ California Angels. Born without a right hand, Abbott bypassed theĀ minorsĀ completely after starring at theĀ University of Michigan, heading directly to the Angels’ starting rotation. He lasts only four and two-thirds innings in a 7 – 0 loss to theĀ Seattle Mariners, but will finish hisĀ rookieĀ season with…