Jim Abbott
Chronology
| 1967 | Born September 19, in Flint, Michigan |
| 1978 | Makes Little League debut as a pitcher |
| 1985 | Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays (turned down) |
| 1985 | Enrolls at University of Michigan; pitcher for UM Wolverines |
| 1987 | Pitches for U.S. team at Pan American Games |
| 1988 | Pitches for U.S. team at Summer Olympics, Seoul, Korea |
| 1989 | Professional debut with California Angels, April 8 |
| 1993 | Traded to New York Yankees |
| 1995 | Signs with Chicago White Sox as a free-agent |
| 1995 | Traded to California Angels |
| 1998 | Contract with Chicago White Sox minor league |
| 1999 | Traded to Milwaukee Brewers |
| 1999 | Ends Major League career |
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