Born without a right hand, Britt Apgar is set to play in the Women’s Professional Baseball League
Summary
Britt Apgar was born without a right hand but has learned to play baseball using special techniques. She will play for the Los Angeles Queens in the Women's Professional Baseball League starting in summer 2026.Key Facts
- Britt Apgar was born with a small right forearm, half a palm, and no fingers on her right hand.
- She had about 12 surgeries before she turned 4 years old.
- Her parents taught her not to use her hand as an excuse and to work hard in everything she does.
- Britt bats right-handed using her left hand to swing and her right arm nub to guide the bat.
- When pitching and fielding, she uses special ways to handle the glove and ball quickly.
- Britt grew up in North Carolina and started playing baseball with her family.
- Her father studied Jim Abbott, a former major league pitcher born without a right hand, to teach her how to play.
- She will join the Los Angeles Queens team for the WPBL’s first season in Springfield, Illinois in 2026.
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