Jim Abbott Stats & Facts
Jim Abbott Essentials Positions: Pitcher Bats: L Throws: L Height: 75 Weight: 200 Born: Tuesday, September 19, 1967 in Flint, MI USA Debut: 4/8/1989 Last Game: 7/21/1999 Full Name: James Anthony Abbott
Jim Abbott of the New York Yankees throws a 4-0 no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians
On September 4, 1993, Jim Abbott of the New York Yankees throws a 4-0 no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians. Abbott, a one-handed pitcher, becomes the first Yankee to throw a no-hitter since Dave Righetti in 1983. In the ninth inning, leadoff hitter Kenny Lofton is loudly booed by the fans after he fouls off a…
one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott makes his major league debut for the California Angels
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…
On the first day of the amateur draft‚ the Padres use the top pick to take Evansville P Andy Benes
June 1, 1988 – On the first day of the amateur draft‚ the Padres use the top pick to take Evansville P Andy Benes. The Indians follow with Ohio prep SS Mark Lewis. The Braves select high schooler Steve Avery with the 3rd pick: Highly touted Greg Olson goes to the Orioles on the…