Cory James Abbott (born September 20, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization. He played college baseball at Loyola Marymount University. He was drafted by the

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in the second round of the

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. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cubs and Washington Nationals.

Amateur career

Abbott attended Junipero Serra High School in San Diego, California. As a senior, he went 7–2 with a 1.52 earned run average (ERA). Undrafted out of high school in the

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, he enrolled and played college baseball at Loyola Marymount University. In 2016, he played

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with the

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of the

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. As a junior in 2017, he went 11–2 with a 1.74 ERA in 15 starts, with 130 strikeouts (2nd in the conference) in innings, and threw a perfect game. After the season, he was drafted by the

in the second round of the

Professional career

Chicago Cubs

Abbott signed with the Cubs and made his professional season with the Eugene Emeralds, compiling a 3.86 ERA over 14

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s. He pitched 2018 with the South Bend Cubs and Myrtle Beach Pelicans, going 8–6 with a 2.50 ERA in 22 starts, and 131 strikeouts in 115 innings, between the two clubs. He spent 2019 with the Tennessee Smokies, pitching to an 8–8 record with a 3.01 ERA over 26 starts, striking out 166 (leading the league) over 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

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after the 2020 season. On June 5, 2021, Abbott was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. 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. On October 1, Abbott collected his first career hit, a single off of St. Louis Cardinals starter

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. On April 16, 2022, Abbott was designated for assignment by the Cubs.

Washington Nationals

On April 21, 2022, Abbott was traded to the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations. Abbott was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals on May 4. He made 16 appearances (9 starts) for Washington down the stretch, posting an 0–5 record and 5.25 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 48 innings pitched. Abbott was optioned to the Triple-A

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to begin the 2023 season. In 22 games for the Nationals, he struggled to a 6.64 ERA with 40 strikeouts across innings of work. On November 14, 2023, Abbott was designated for assignment by Washington after multiple prospects were added to the 40–man roster. He was non-tendered and became a free agent on November 17.

Seattle Mariners

On January 9, 2024, Abbott signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. He made one start for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers before being released by the Mariners organization on April 3.

Chicago White Sox

On April 12, 2024, Abbott signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Abbott, Cory 1995 births Living people Baseball players from San Diego Charlotte Knights players Chicago Cubs players Eugene Emeralds players Iowa Cubs players Loyola Marymount Lions baseball players Major League Baseball pitchers Myrtle Beach Pelicans players Orleans Firebirds players Peninsula Oilers players Rochester Red Wings players South Bend Cubs players Tacoma Rainiers players Tennessee Smokies players Washington Nationals players