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Should MLB adjust the rule such that when a starting pitcher does not go 5 innings, the starter can still be assigned the win if determined to be the most effective pitcher?
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One-Handed Pitcher Jim Abbott Takes On the Odds - Drunk History, Gather 'round, sports fans! This is the story of Jim Abbott's remarkable career as a baseball pitcher.
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Jim Abbott's Tale of Defying the Odds Remains One of the Game's Greats, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Jim Abbott Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
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Remembering Vida Blue, Who Battled for His Name (1949-2023)
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The 50 Most Underrated MLB Players of All Time, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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MLB One Hand Player (Jim Abbot)
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Jim Abbott – Society for American Baseball Research
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One-handed pitcher Jim Abbott's first career hit is an RBI single