Jim Abbott, baseball player, 1989-1999

Jim Abbott

Born: 9/19/1967 in Flint, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-04-08 | Final Game: 1999-07-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Anthony Abbott

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Biography

Jim Abbott was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 1999. Born in 1967, Abbott gained national attention not only for his ability to compete at the highest level but also for his remarkable journey as a one-handed pitcher. He was born without a right hand, yet he defied expectations with his athletic prowess and determination, becoming an inspirational figure in the sport. Throughout his career, Abbott played for several teams, including the California Angels, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and the Milwaukee Brewers. Abbott finished his career with a record of 87-108 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25, alongside 888 strikeouts. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant, especially during the early 1990s, a period characterized by an evolution in pitching styles and strategies. He was known for his competitive spirit and unique approach to the game, which resonated with fans and aspiring athletes alike. Abbott's legacy extends beyond his statistics; he became a symbol of perseverance, inspiring many with his story of overcoming adversity to achieve his dreams in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
87 108 263 254 31 6 0 1674.0 1779 791 154 620 888 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1989 LAA AL 12 12 29 29 4 2 0 181.3 190 79 74 115 3.92 3.71 (-6%) -
1990 LAA AL 10 14 33 33 4 1 0 211.7 246 106 72 105 4.51 3.86 (-17%) -
1991 LAA AL 18 11 34 34 5 1 0 243.0 222 78 73 158 2.89 3.91 (+26%) -
1992 LAA AL 7 15 29 29 7 0 0 211.0 208 65 68 130 2.77 3.75 (+26%) -
1993 NYY AL 11 14 32 32 4 1 0 214.0 221 104 73 95 4.37 4.19 (-4%) -
1994 NYY AL 9 8 24 24 2 0 0 160.3 167 81 64 90 4.55 4.51 (-1%) -
1995 CHW AL 6 4 17 17 3 0 0 112.3 116 42 35 45 3.36 4.45 (+24%) -
1995 LAA AL 5 4 13 13 1 1 0 84.7 93 39 29 41 4.15 4.45 (+7%) -
1996 LAA AL 2 18 27 23 1 0 0 142.0 171 118 78 58 7.48 4.61 (-62%) -
1998 CHW AL 5 0 5 5 0 0 0 31.7 35 16 12 14 4.55 4.43 (-3%) -
1999 MIL NL 2 8 20 15 0 0 0 82.0 110 63 42 37 6.91 4.71 (-47%) -2819.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
263 21 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 10 0.095 0.095 0.095 0.190 0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 63.8% below league average.

Career OBP .095 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 71.3% below league average.

Career SLG .095 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 76.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.190 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 74.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1989 LAA AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 LAA AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 LAA AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 LAA AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 NYY AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 NYY AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 CHW AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 LAA AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 LAA AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CHW AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIL NL 20 21 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 10 0.095 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 263 254 72 300 9 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 CAL P 29 29 6 26 3 1
1990 CAL P 33 33 8 36 1 4
1991 CAL P 34 34 19 46 2 3
1992 CAL P 29 29 11 35 0 1
1993 NYA P 32 32 4 42 1 3
1994 NYA P 24 24 8 23 1 1
1995 CHA P 17 17 5 16 0 0
1995 CAL P 13 13 3 16 0 0
1996 CAL P 27 23 3 27 0 1
1998 CHA P 5 5 2 10 0 1
1999 MIL P 20 15 3 23 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 263

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1995 Hutch Award
1993 Player of the Week Week of 1993-09-04
1991 TSN All-Star LHP

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 MIL NL $400,000
1996 CAL AL $2,200,000
1995 CHA AL $2,775,000
1994 NYA AL $2,775,000
1993 NYA AL $2,350,000
1992 CAL AL $1,850,000
1991 CAL AL $357,500
1990 CAL AL $185,000
1989 CAL AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $12,960,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1986, 1987, 1988

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1991 Cy Young Award AL 3rd 26.0 140 0
1989 Rookie of the Year AL 5th 10.0 140 0