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In a historic night at Angel Stadium, Jim Abbott was set to make his major league debut for the California Angels at just 21 years old. As the only pitcher in MLB history to compete with one hand, the excitement and skepticism surrounding Abbott’s debut were palpable. Attendance at the stadium doubled as everyone was eager to witness this unprecedented event, wondering how Abbott would handle typical plays—what if he had to field a line drive? Or how would he cope if there was a runner in a pickle? These questions floated in the air, accompanied by doubts about whether Abbott was merely a marketing ploy for the Angels or a genuine baseball talent.