Glenn Abbott
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William Glenn Abbott is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
. During an 11-year baseball career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics
(1973–76), Seattle Mariners
(1977–81; 1983), and the Detroit Tigers
(1983–84). He is currently the pitching coach for the New York Mets
' Low Class-A affiliate, the Savannah Sand Gnats
of the South Atlantic League
.
Abbott, along with Vida Blue
, Paul Lindblad
and Rollie Fingers
combined for the first four-pitcher combined no-hitter in Major League history.
in the eighth round of the 1969 Major League Baseball Draft
.
On September 28, , Abbott pitched one-ninth of a no-hitter over the California Angels on the last day of the regular season, relieving Vida Blue
, who threw the first five innings. Abbott retired Ike Hampton
, Jerry Remy
and Dave Chalk
in order in the sixth inning before being replaced by Paul Lindblad
and later Rollie Fingers
. This was the first four-pitcher combined no-hitter in Major League history.
He went on to pitch four seasons with the Athletics going 13-16 with a 4.08 ERA in 73 games, 45 for starts.
in the 1976 Major League Baseball expansion draft. He played for the Mariners longer than any other player from their original opening day roster. Abbott led all Mariners pitchers in wins
in and , winning 12 games in each of those seasons. Abbott said this about being chosen by the Mariners;
Abbott finished his career with the Mariners going 44-62 with a 4.54 ERA in 155 games, 146 for starts. H pitched two 200 inning season in &
from the Mariners for $100,000.
In two season with the Tigers Abbott was 2-2 with a 3.87 ERA in 20 games, 15 for starts before his release on August 14, .
in the San Diego Padres
organization.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. During an 11-year baseball career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
(1973–76), Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
(1977–81; 1983), and the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
(1983–84). He is currently the pitching coach for the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
' Low Class-A affiliate, the Savannah Sand Gnats
Savannah Sand Gnats
The Savannah Sand Gnats are a minor league baseball team in Savannah, Georgia and are a member of the A-level South Atlantic League. Since the 2007 season, the Sand Gnats have been an affiliate of the New York Mets.-History:...
of the South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
.
Abbott, along with Vida Blue
Vida Blue
Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 17-year career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics , San Francisco Giants , and Kansas City Royals He won the American League Cy Young award and Most Valuable Player Award in 1971...
, Paul Lindblad
Paul Lindblad
Paul Aaron Lindblad was an American Major League Baseball left-handed middle-relief pitcher. During his career, he pitched primarily for the Kansas City and Oakland Athletics. At the time of his retirement in , he had recorded the seventh-most appearances of any left-hander in history.Lindblad...
and Rollie Fingers
Rollie Fingers
Roland Glen Fingers is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. During his 18-year baseball career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics , San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers . He became only the second reliever to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992...
combined for the first four-pitcher combined no-hitter in Major League history.
Oakland Athletics
Abbott was drafted by the Oakland AthleticsOakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
in the eighth round of the 1969 Major League Baseball Draft
1969 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1969 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The Washington Senators tabbed slugging outfielder Jeff Burroughs of Wilson High School in Long Beach, CA as the nation's number one pick...
.
On September 28, , Abbott pitched one-ninth of a no-hitter over the California Angels on the last day of the regular season, relieving Vida Blue
Vida Blue
Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 17-year career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics , San Francisco Giants , and Kansas City Royals He won the American League Cy Young award and Most Valuable Player Award in 1971...
, who threw the first five innings. Abbott retired Ike Hampton
Ike Hampton
Isaac Bernard Hampton is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He was signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent on August 22, 1970 and played for the Mets and the California Angels .Hampton made his major league debut as a pinch hitter on September 12, 1974 at Shea Stadium...
, Jerry Remy
Jerry Remy
Gerald Peter "Rem Dawg" Remy is a Major League Baseball broadcaster and former Major League Baseball second baseman. Remy grew up in Somerset, Massachusetts.-Playing career:...
and Dave Chalk
Dave Chalk
David Lee Chalk is a former Major League Baseball player. Third base and shortstop were his primary positions. He batted and threw right-handed....
in order in the sixth inning before being replaced by Paul Lindblad
Paul Lindblad
Paul Aaron Lindblad was an American Major League Baseball left-handed middle-relief pitcher. During his career, he pitched primarily for the Kansas City and Oakland Athletics. At the time of his retirement in , he had recorded the seventh-most appearances of any left-hander in history.Lindblad...
and later Rollie Fingers
Rollie Fingers
Roland Glen Fingers is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. During his 18-year baseball career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics , San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers . He became only the second reliever to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992...
. This was the first four-pitcher combined no-hitter in Major League history.
He went on to pitch four seasons with the Athletics going 13-16 with a 4.08 ERA in 73 games, 45 for starts.
Seattle Mariners
In November , Abbott was drafted by the Seattle MarinersSeattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
in the 1976 Major League Baseball expansion draft. He played for the Mariners longer than any other player from their original opening day roster. Abbott led all Mariners pitchers in wins
Win (baseball)
In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only...
in and , winning 12 games in each of those seasons. Abbott said this about being chosen by the Mariners;
Abbott finished his career with the Mariners going 44-62 with a 4.54 ERA in 155 games, 146 for starts. H pitched two 200 inning season in &
Detroit Tigers
On August 23, Abbott's contract was purchased by the Detroit TigersDetroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
from the Mariners for $100,000.
In two season with the Tigers Abbott was 2-2 with a 3.87 ERA in 20 games, 15 for starts before his release on August 14, .
Portland Beavers
In , he became the pitching coach for the Triple-A Portland BeaversPortland Beavers
The Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010...
in the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
organization.