Jim Abbott was born without a right hand but that didn't stop him from pitching 10 years in the bigs including tossing a no-hitter OTD in 1993.
A true inspiration.
Ken Griffey Jr. initially declined to be in the '98
#HRDerby
, but after being booed for his decision, he changed his mind and went out and won it.
Legend.
20 years ago today, Randy Johnson entered the 6th inning in Pittsburgh needing 3 more strikeouts to become the first pitcher with 4 consecutive 300 K seasons.
He tossed an immaculate inning. 🐐
Jay Bruce has announced his retirement after 14 seasons and 319 career home runs.
One of his biggest homers was a walk-off shot to clinch the NL Central for the
@Reds
in 2010.
OTD in 2004, Ichiro broke George Sisler's 84-year record for most hits in a season.
He would end with 262 hits that season, a mark that might never be bested.
21 years ago today, Andrés Galarraga returned after missing the 1999 season with cancer.
In a
#BiggerThanBaseball
moment, The Big Cat homered in his return. ❤️