The New York Yankees have a long history filled with memorable moments. Babe Ruth calling his shot to centerfield. Joe DiMaggio, breaking the record for most consecutive games with a hit. Don Larsen pitching a no-hitter in the 1956 World Series. Roger Maris hitting homer number 61.
But perhaps one of the greatest moments in franchise history falls to Jim Abbott.
Abbott had a phenomenal career that spanned a decade in the MLB. The left-handed starting pitcher was regarded as one of the league's best in his heyday. Over his career, he played in 263 games and finished with a 4.25 career ERA. There is one more noteworthy point about Jim Abbott. He was born without a right hand.
A video has resurfaced online of Abbott's famous no-hitter on September 4, 1993. The venue was the old Yankee Stadium. The opponents were the Cleveland Indians (now the Cleveland Guardians). Abbott was exceptional on the night. He walked five batters and struck out three to lead the New York Yankees to a 4-0 win.
MLB fans took to the comments section in awe after rewatching the memorable video.
Abbott's mechanics were unlike any other pitcher. After throwing his pitch, he would immediately don a glove in case the ball was hit back at him. It seemed to work for Abbott. He went on to have an impressive career with the California Angels, Yankees, Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers.
New York Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott became the seventh player in franchise history to pitch a no-hitter
Jim Abbott became the seventh New York Yankees pitcher to pitch a no-hitter. The last Yankees no-hitter was pitched over a decade earlier by Dave Righetti against the Boston Red Sox.
Yankees fans have fond memories of Abbott and his unique approach to pitching. Many remember the day well, with some fans at the stadium enjoying the historic moment.
The video is a must-watch for baseball enthusiasts around the world. For many fans, it proves that nothing is impossible. Being born with only one hand made the dream of becoming an MLB player very difficult. That did not deter Abbott. Hard work and determination led to him becoming one of the New York Yankees' star pitchers in the mid-nineties.