Kurt Abbott
American baseball player
Kurt Thomas Abbott (born June 2, 1969) is an American former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a shortstop and second baseman from 1993 to 2001.
Career
Abbott was born in Zanesville, Ohio and graduated from Dixie M. Hollins High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. He played collegiately at St. Petersburg Junior College. Abbott was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 15th round of the 1989 Major League Baseball draft. He played Minor League Baseball in the Athletics' farm system between 1989 and 1993, for the Southern Oregon A's, Arizona League Athletics, Madison Muskies, Huntsville Stars, Modesto A's, and Tacoma Tigers.
Abbott broke into the major leagues on September 7, 1993, as a member of the Athletics in an 11–7 win over the Blue Jays. Abbott was called upon in the top of the 10th inning to run for Dave Henderson after Henderson singled off Mike Timlin. He was retired when Rubén Sierra grounded into a double play and was replaced in the field by Scott Lydy in the bottom of the 10th inning.
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