In his new book Imperfect: An Improbable Life, Jim Abbott chronicles how he overcame adversity to become one of the great pitchers in baseball.
Despite being born without a right hand, Abbott played for four major league teams, and gives a lot of credit for his success to his parents whom he says the book is a tribute. He credits his father's 'why not?' attitude and described both parents as making him, "feel special, without treating [him] special."
As the book’s title suggests, Abbott lived an improbable life overcoming obstacles at every stage, both personally and professionally. While with the Yankees, he pitched a no hitter against the Cleveland Indians. To him, it was a defining milestone.
“That one game, that one successful moment, you know, to get that last out in Yankee Stadium, in the pinstripes, to throw a no-hitter -- it seems to give my career credence that, ‘Yeah he pitched with one hand, but he was pretty good too,’” Abbott continued, “Ultimately that was the message that I wanted to send.”
Abbott believes that his baseball accomplishments are all the more special because, growing up, they seemed so unattainable at the time.
"Every level became a gift -- to make the little league team, to make the high school team -- all of those levels became something that you were incredibly thankful for."
Watch David's entire interview with Jim Abbott above to hear more about Abbott's book as well as a reflection on raising his own kids.
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All things are possible.
Jim I highly doubt you remember your Sophomore year trip to H.H. Dow high, but here's my apologies for being daft prick.
You are what we all wish we could be the best possible version of our selves. God Bless.
Nice "softball" interview with Johnny boy!!! Let him off again relative to his previous comments on Mitt's record. Are you and McCain buddies????