Ernie Wingard Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L Height: 74 Weight: 176 Born: Wednesday, October 17, 1900 in Prattville, AL USA Died: 1 17 1977 in Prattville, AL USA Debut: 5/1/1924 Last Game: 9/25/1927 Full Name: Ernest James Wingard
On April 8, 1989, One-handed pitcher Jim Abbott makes his major league debut for the California Angels. Born without a right hand, Abbott bypassed the minors completely after starring at the University of Michigan, heading directly to the Angels’ starting rotation. He lasts only four and two-thirds innings in a 7 – 0 loss to the Seattle Mariners, but will finish his rookie season with…