Jim Abbott is an excellent baseball player is a perfect and extraordinary example of unbelievable self-confidence and mental strength.
This differently-abled baseball player born with no right hand had achieved remarkably in the real battlefield of life. His net worth is estimated somewhere around $ 50 million dollars.
Early life
Jim’s birth name is James Anthony Abbott. He was born on 19th September 1967. His birthplace was Genesee City, Michigan, United States of America. His upbringing was in East Village which he considers his hometown.
He received his early academic education from the local institutions Central High School and then started concentrating in his career and proceeding in the field of baseball. He got his graduation from the University of Michigan. He presently spends his days as motivational speakers who explain the golden rule of life to the young aspirants.
Career
Jim is primarily known for his professional playing techniques. Today he is retired from his profession of the major of the American Baseball League. But Jim was a career where he complied with four major teams.
Previous he played as a mere standout but excellent pitcher and then served as a quarterback in his school team. He went for participating in the Ypsilanti Michigan American Legion Championship where he achieved a recognizable position. During his initial days Abbott was coached and trained by Bud Middaugh, and he served the team of Michigan for three years since 1985. He joined the team of California Angles and gave his best performance while playing as an outrageous rookie.
In the year 1991, his outstanding and marvelous performance made his team win in total 18 matches, and this made him have a positive public image, and Jim got immense appreciation. He made his way by getting associated with several teams namely, the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers. He made his team win a gold medal in the event held at Seoul Olympics in the year 1988 and in the previous year 1987; he made his team win a silver medal for achieving a position in the Pan American Games.
One of his best achievements is the James E. Sullivan Award for being categorized as the best Amateur athlete in the whole of the nation in the year 1987. He was also recognized for being awarded the Tony Conigliaro Award in the year 1992. The award is religiously given by the Boston Red Sox to the eminent baseball major of American National League. He even a received a gold medal for giving the best possible demonstration in the event of Summer Olympics in the year 1988.
Personal life
Abbott got married to his long-dated girlfriend, Dana Abbott in the year 1991. The family presently resides in California, and currently, he serves in the Department of Labor’s Office of the Disability Employment Policy and strives hard to propagate employability among the huge population of disable people.
He serves as a motivational speaker and is an eminent guest instructor for the team of Los Angeles named Angeles Team.
Soon enough in the year, 2012 he came up with his autobiography titled Imperfect: An Improbable Life. His autobiography was co-written by Tim Brown. His scripture was published by the famous publisher Ballantine Books.
He even appeared in several television series and in various reality shows as hosts.
Quick summary:
Full Name: James Anthony Abbott
Date of Birth: 19th September 1967
Birth Place: Genesee City, Michigan, United States of America
Age: 51 years
Profession: Baseball player
Height: 1.91 m
Weight: 95 kg
Net worth: $ 50 million
