Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Cory Abbott was born September 20, 1995, in San Diego, California. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

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, and spent 2019 with the Tennessee Smokies, pitching to an 8-8 record with a 3.01 ERA over 26 starts, striking out 166 over 146 2⁄3 innings.

The Cubs added Abbott to their 40-man roster 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 Dakota Hudson.

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 48.0 innings pitched.

Abbott was optioned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to begin the 2023 season.