Career Timeline of Jim Abbott: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Jim Abbott

Discover the career path of Jim Abbott, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jim Abbott is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1989 to 1999. Born without a right hand, Abbott achieved significant success pitching for teams including the California Angels, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and Milwaukee Brewers. His career is notable for demonstrating exceptional skill and determination in overcoming a physical challenge to compete at the highest level of professional baseball.

1985: College baseball for Michigan Wolverines

In 1985, Jim Abbott started playing college baseball for the Michigan Wolverines.

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1985: Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays

In 1985, Jim Abbott was drafted out of high school by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 36th round of the MLB draft, but he did not sign and decided to attend college instead.

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1988: Won an unofficial gold medal

In 1988, Jim Abbott pitched the final game in the Summer Olympics, winning an unofficial gold medal for the United States, where baseball was a demonstration sport.

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1988: Drafted by the California Angels

In 1988, Jim Abbott was selected by the California Angels in the first round, with the eighth overall selection, of the Major League Baseball draft.

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1988: Won Gold Medal at Summer Olympics

In 1988, Jim Abbott won a gold medal in the demonstration event at the Summer Olympics while representing the United States.

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1989: Joined the Angels' starting rotation

In 1989, Jim Abbott joined the California Angels' starting rotation as a rookie without playing in Minor League Baseball and posted a 12-12 win-loss record.

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1991: Tripled in a spring training game

In 1991, Jim Abbott tripled in a spring training game off Rick Reuschel.

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1991: Went 18-11 for the Angels

In 1991, Jim Abbott went 18-11 for the Angels and posted the fourth-lowest ERA in the AL, finishing third in the AL Cy Young Award voting.

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September 4, 1993: Pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians

On September 4, 1993, Jim Abbott pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians as a member of the New York Yankees.

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1993: Threw a no-hitter

In 1993, as a member of the New York Yankees, Jim Abbott threw a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians.

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1994: Yankees led the AL East

In 1994, Jim Abbott's Yankees led the AL East, but the season was halted and the playoffs were canceled, due to a players strike on August 12.

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April 1995: Signed with the Chicago White Sox

In April 1995, Jim Abbott signed with the Chicago White Sox after being a free agent.

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July 27, 1995: Traded to the Angels

On July 27, 1995, the White Sox traded Jim Abbott to the Angels.

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1998: Returned to the White Sox

In 1998, Jim Abbott returned to the White Sox, starting five games and winning all five.

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1999: Two hits in 21 at-bats

In 1999, when Jim Abbott joined the National League's Milwaukee Brewers, he had two hits in 21 at-bats, both off Jon Lieber.

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