Cory Abbott

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Cory Abbott
Chicago Cubs – No. 15
Pitcher
Born: (1995-09-20) September 20, 1995 (age 26)
San Diego, California
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 5, 2021, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average6.75
Strikeouts12
Teams

Cory James Abbott (born September 20, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Amateur career[]

Abbott attended Junipero Serra High School in San Diego, California. As a senior, he went 7–2 with a 1.52 ERA.[1] Undrafted out of high school in the 2014 MLB draft, he enrolled and played college baseball at Loyola Marymount University.[2] In 2016, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3] As a junior in 2017, he went 11–2 with a 1.74 ERA in 15 starts[4] and threw a perfect game.[5] After the season, he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[6]

Professional career[]

Abbott signed with the Cubs and made his professional season with the Eugene Emeralds, compiling a 3.86 ERA over 14 innings. He pitched 2018 with the South Bend Cubs and Myrtle Beach Pelicans, going 8–6 with a 2.50 ERA in 22 starts between the two clubs,[7] and spent 2019 with the Tennessee Smokies,[8] pitching to an 8–8 record with a 3.01 ERA over 26 starts, striking out 166 over 146+2⁄3 innings.

Abbott did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cubs added Abbott to their 40-man roster after the 2020 season.[9] On June 5, 2021, Abbott was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[10] He made his MLB debut that day, pitching two scoreless innings of relief against the San Francisco Giants. In the game, he also notched his first major league strikeout, punching out Giants pitcher Kevin Gausman. On June 20, 2021, the Cubs optioned Abbott to AAA Iowa.[11] On October 1, Abbott collected his first career hit, a single off of St. Louis Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson.[12]

References[]

  1. ^ "2014 Baseball players to watch". Hs.utpreps.com. March 4, 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  2. ^ Mark Whicker (May 8, 2017). "LMU pitcher Cory Abbott rides his slider to new heights – Daily News". Dailynews.com. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "#27 Cory Abbott – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  4. ^ "Cubs' second-round pick Cory Abbott threw perfect game in college | RSN". Nbcsports.com. June 13, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "Cory Abbott threw the first perfect game in Loyola Marymount history". Sports.yahoo.com. March 25, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "Cubs draft Cory Abbott with 67th overall pick". Mlb.com. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "Cubs name OF Nelson Velazquez, RHP Cory Abbott Minor League Player, Pitcher of the Month for August". Mlb.com. September 6, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  8. ^ Glaser, Kyle. "Chicago Cubs Prospect Cory Abbott Continues Upward Trend". Baseballamerica.com.
  9. ^ Gonzales, Mark. "Chicago Cubs add 3 to their 40-man roster, leaving 3 spots open for free-agent signings or trade acquisitions". chicagotribune.com.
  10. ^ "Cubs Activate Jason Heyward, Designate Nick Martini, Claim Dakota Chalmers". Mlbtraderumors.com.
  11. ^ "Chicago Cubs select LHP Kyle Ryan from Triple-A Iowa, option RHP Cory Abbott to Iowa". Boxscorenews.com. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  12. ^ "Cory Abbott's first hit | 10/01/2021". MLB.com. Retrieved November 17, 2021.

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