Jim Abbott is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who overcame the adversity of being born without a right hand to achieve remarkable success in the sport. Pitching primarily for the California Angels, he played for 10 seasons, compiling an 87-108 record with a 4.25 ERA. Abbott is celebrated not only for his athletic talent and dedication but also for his inspirational story of perseverance and determination, becoming a role model for many. A particularly memorable moment was his no-hitter pitched for the New York Yankees against the Cleveland Indians in 1993.
