Paul Abbott

Baseball player and coach

Paul Abbott - Baseball player and coach
Born

September 15th, 1967
57 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual played as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and had a career spanning from 1990 to 2001. Teams included the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching roles, including serving as a pitching coach in various minor league organizations.

Played for the New York Yankees

Played for the Seattle Mariners

Served as a pitching coach

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