Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. He signed a week later with the other team in Los Angeles and spent the balance of the campaign serving as a part-time left-fielder and pinch-hitter for the Dodgers. He also posted a .360 average with three homers and nine RBIs in six games for Cuba in last year's World Baseball Classic. Bernie Williams: Should this Great Yankee be in the Hall of Fame? Those three: Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson and Bobby Abreu From 1998 to 2004, Abreu produced an average slash line of .308/.416/.525, with a low bWAR of 5.2 and a high of 6.6 (average of 5.9). in Maracay, Venezuela The Phillies, under new manager Charlie Manuel, won 88 games in 2005, finishing one game out of the playoffs, and Abreus second-half slump was cited as one of the reasons the Phils fell short. Although he hit just .255 (his lowest total as a full-time player), Abreu had another solid season in 2010. While they do not share a blood relation, they are still connected by their surname and professional career. Despite only 15 home runs, he drove in 107 and scored 98 while drawing an MLB-best 124 bases on balls. Known as "Pito" in Cuba, Abreu's new White Sox teammates quickly embraced him, nicknaming him "Yogi" and "Oso," the Spanish word for bear because of his size and strength. [4] After a few more appearances as a pinch hitter or late inning defensive replacement, he made his first start in left field against the Colorado Rockies on September 6, going hitless in four at-bats with two strikeouts. In Game 3 of the 2009 ALDS, Abreu hit a 9th inning, 2-out double off Jonathan Papelbon to cut the Red Sox lead to 6-5. Abreu has made some gains on the 2023 ballot, at least according to the first 162 reported votes on Ryan Thibodauxs Hall of Fame tracker. Abreus TOB total is 46th best among these 87; hes ahead of Lou Brock, Mike Schmidt, Roberto Alomar, Eddie Mathews, Roberto Clemente, and 20 other Hall of Famers. 8 career triples, 9 career SB, 25% Extra Bases Taken (which is stunningly low). However, thanks to an outfield logjam, a fractured hand, and a poor attitude after a demotion to AAA, Abreu was left unprotected for the November 97 expansion draft. Prior to the All-Star Game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Abreu won the Home Run Derby as he set records with 24 home runs in a single round (since broken by Josh Hamilton in 2008), and 41 overall, topping Miguel Tejada's previous marks of 15 and 27 set one year earlier. He played over 150 games for 13 straight years!, Well, not quite, but he was 20th all-time in walks!, He walked 100 times and scored 100 runs eight times!, So, other people walked him and other people drove him in.. Jones played in 150+ games for 11 consecutive seasons but then fell off a cliff, averaging 87 games played in his final 5 campaigns. Furthermore, the only 3 other players to accomplish this rare feat are Hall of Famers Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, and Ed Delahanty. He is expected to be the successor to Paul Konerko at first base. Bobby Abreu has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. He still contributed 20 HR, 78 RBI, 88 Runs scored and 24 steals with a 118 OPS+. Abreu had no shortage of suitors when he defected from Cuba in 2013 -- and for good reason. His 105 OPS+, while still above league average, was his lowest as a full-time player. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. But I do reserve the right to reconsider., Joe Posnanski,JoeBlogs (Jan. 24, 2022). Thats incredibly brilliant consistency., Ryan Fagan,The Sporting News (Jan. 3, 2023), I did vote for Bobby Abreu, who has an intriguing, albeit, borderline statistical case His numbers are compellinghe reached base more times than Tony Gwynn, for instance. Dustin Pedroia Retires: Will he Make the Hall of Fame? He had two seasons in which he collected thirty home runs and thirty stolen bases, making him one of thirteen players to have achieved the 3030 club twice in a career. He reached base more times than Tony Gwynn, and did so in fewer games and in fewer plate appearances. Hes getting overlooked. Plus, theres this remarkable comparison between Abreu and another left-handed-swinging right fielder, the late Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn: Thats a different way of saying that Abreus career .395 on-base percentage was superior to Gwynns .388 career OBP, despite the eight-time batting champion having a huge edge in batting average (.338 to .291). Baseball is Abreu's passion. [28] He was designated for assignment on August 1, 2012. And I think its important to make sure we think about overall value when voting for the Hall of Fame. The other guys who did it are shoe-ins for the HallBobby should be too, especially among those who have the anti-steroid mentality. In the spring of 2002, the consistent Abreu signed the richest contract in Phillies history when he inked a five-year extension worth $64 million. If youre not going to drive in a run but take your free base instead, its good to be able to score after taking the walk. 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The three Abreu's are playing for three different clubs and are all considered talented players in the field. If you create a 98 Run/100 BB club, Abreu is one of just 7 players to achieve this 8 times (Bonds, Gehrig, Ruth, Thomas, Thome, and Williams are the others). Tony Gwynn, like Abreu, was a portly left-handed batter who nonetheless stole 300+ bases, but he was a slap hitter who couldn't stay in the lineup. Abreu, a free agent this winter, has spent his entire MLB career to date with the White Sox. This article was originally posted in March 2019 and has been updated in advance of the 2023 vote. "You know, we definitely going to miss him. Two batters later, Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero delivered a bases-loaded, two-run single to give the Angels a 7-6 win and, ultimately, the victory. He played in 92 games with the Dodgers, hitting .246 with three home runs and 19 RBI. Three of those seven are not in the Hall (Abreu, Barry Bonds, and his father Bobby). I might not run into walls. Phillies manager Terry Francona installed Abreu into a starting role in right field and the 24-year-old responded with a magnificent inaugural campaign, hitting .312 with a .409 OBP and .497 SLG. [1] In 2007, Abreu was second in the AL in runs (123), third in pitches per plate appearance (4.38), ninth in games (158) and times on base (258), and tenth in walks (84) and plate appearances (699). "He's been everything we have hoped for and more," White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said. Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Because of his special abilities and capabilities, his career blossomed quickly. [1] He is also one of only seven players ever to record at least 900 career extra-base hits and steal at least 400 bases along with Barry Bonds, Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, Craig Biggio, Honus Wagner, and Paul Molitor. The two Abreu shares a professional relationship with each other. But I hope to have them soon near me, and we can do an interview together. Bobby helped his teams win for a LONG time. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Bobby Abreu has never won a World Series. Abreu, the 2020 AL MVP, gets $19.5 million in each of the next three seasons. Still, unless you play in every game (like Ripken), its hard to build a Cooperstown argument based on games played. Hes highly unlikely to come close this year. Defensively, he recorded a .982 fielding percentage at all three outfield positions. In 2008, Abreu made a contribution to the Police Athletic League of New York City through his Abreu's Finest charity to provide boys and girls with recreational, educational, cultural and social programs. The noises echo throughout the complex. "Especially, I thank mom for my life, so now it's the time for me to work for her. [33] On April 21, the Mets promoted Abreu from the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, after trading Ike Davis to the Pittsburgh Pirates. As far as historical impact goes, Abreu appeared in the playoffs four times (in 1997 with the Astros, 2006 and 07 with the Yankees, and 09 with the Angels). The two Abreu shares a professional relationship with each other. a distant second best is slugging percentage. Same (just average) for his .354 OBP & .841 OPS. On Jaws, Abreu is somewhere above Enos Slaughter, but behind Reggie Smith Sam Crawford and Larry Walker, all of whom are similar players. In his baseball career, he has participated in several games and received numerous honors. Do you have a blog? Bobby Abreu had 288 home runs over his career. He batted .297 with 15 home runs and 107 RBI in the 2006 season. His rate of doubles (per PA) was so-so as well. The Hall of Fame Case For and Against Jimmy Rollins. 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Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The Hall of Fame Debate About Chase Utley, David Wright: Cooperstown Cred for Mr. Met, Todd Helton and the Ongoing Coors Field Hall of Fame Debate. He really could bat in any of the top 5 spots and be productive as proof he both scored 100 runs and/or 100 RBI in season 8 times. WebBobby Abreu and Jose Abreu are talented baseball field players representing two different teams. As a result, his .486 SLG was just average for a 1B/DH in the last 25 years. He had 297 HR and 1406 SB. In 1990 he was signed as a free Astro. I play when Im hurt. In fairness, there are three others who might have (probably would have) achieved this if not for player strikes making 150 games an impossibility: Pete Rose, Cal Ripken Jr., and Rafael Palmerio. Davey Johnsons Managerial Career and Cooperstown Credentials. 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Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He spent his first nine major league seasons with the Chicago White I read the Bible every day, thank God. WebRelated sponsored items. Without going into detail, I would say that, if you were to rank players from the 1990s and 2000s, virtually nobody would rank Abreu ahead of Vladdy or Ichiro. [12] Abreu became the first Angels player to reach those figures in batting average and RBI in one calendar month since Tim Salmon, who hit .390 with 32 RBI in 27 games in July 1997. Of the 19 players ahead of Abreu on the all-time walks list, all but four are in the Hall of Fame. Here is how he ranked in certain statistical categories: As you can see, Abreu is very high on the list in multiple categories in a diverse portfolio of extra-base power, on-base ability, and the ability to swipe a bag. Abreus strongest case is that he stole vastly more bases than most of the other hitters with a higher OPS+. Abreu had an 18-year career in which only twice he was considered worthy of making the All-Star Game. [8] His .446 career-high OBP was third in the league and he tied for the league lead in triples with 11.[1]. He should be in the HOF. On February 20, 2012, Burnett was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Yankees signed Ral Ibaez to be the DH. Two (Barry Bonds and Pete Rose) are outside of Cooperstown for reasons that have nothing to do with their statistical worthiness. [12] He also led the NL for the month in slugging average (.792), on-base percentage (.535), and walks (30) and was tied for the league lead with 30 RBI. Abreu became one of only six players in major league history to collect 250 home runs, 2,000 hits, 1,000 runs, 1,000 runs batted in, 1,000 walks and 300 stolen bases. Being active on Instagram, he often shares photos, reels, and day stories about his matches, to his 26.2K followers. Abreu did a lot of things well offensively but didnt do anything in spectacular fashion. Some scouts wonder how Abreu will handle big league pitching or if he is nimble enough to move around defensively at first base. Is Former Minnesota Twins Catcher Joe Mauer a Future Hall of Famer? vs. Certainly, its easier to make room for a player like Abreu if youre a PED hard-liner (although these names arent really in order, Ive put Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez because of their PED links. Another proposed trade, which would have sent Abreu to the Cleveland Indians for Lou Marson, fell through. Here is the problem with the Hall of Fame Case for Bobby Abreu: whats the elevator pitch? Bobby Abreu and Jose Abreu are talented baseball field players representing two different teams. In May, Abreu was honored as the Player of the Month in the National League, after he hit .396 and 11 home runs. A more exclusive club is 280 HRs and 400 SB of which Abreu is 1 of 5. Bobbys 20 something point advantage in OBP was just as valuable as Vlads 50 point advantage in slugging, because Vlad made outs at a higher rate than Bobby, and was on base at a lower rate. Woah raising the bar for your future pun intended analysis of HoF worthy (or not) players. I hear what people say. Bob Kelly Abreu (/bre.u/; Spanish:[bo aew]; born March 11, 1974), nicknamed "El Comedulce" and also "La Leche", is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets. Abreu was already annoyed that he would not be playing every day for the Angels, and when he learned what Burnett had done, he ordered Angels' management to either play him every day as the designated hitter or trade him. Bobby Abreu played for 6 teams; the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. In his first two seasons in Anaheim, Abreu continued to be a useful player with the bat, posting a 118 OPS+. I think if we did that, Bobbys number would be almost identical to Vlads. However, compared to Bobby Abreu in a sentence? The Phillies actually improved after the Abreu trade and made a run for the National League wild card, only to be eliminated on the second to last day of the season. [1], After sitting out the 2013 season, Abreu participated in the 201314 Venezuelan Winter League and logged a .322 batting average in 180 plate appearances with Leones del Caracas. Only 22 out of the 397 eligible writers (5.5%) checked Abreus name on the 2020 ballot. Abreu (illness) joined the White Sox in Houston ahead of the team's American League Divisional Series with the Astros, but he's uncertain to start in Game 1 on High School Liceo Aragua Debut September 1, Abreu was an incredibly player with an exceedingly rare skill set and is certainly worthy of serious Hall of Fame consideration. Anyway, on the 2023 ballot, these are the 9 other names I would check along with Bobby Abreus. There was grumbling in Philly that Abreu was overpaid and that he didnt play hard enough. Following Nelson's death, Abreu "began asking people to call him the same name as a way of honoring his father's memory."[48]. Abreu bought $10,000 worth of tickets to most Friday night games for children in his "Abreu's Amigos" organization during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. At the age of 16, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros. Abreu did only slightly better in 2021 (8.7%) and in 2022 (8.6%). Abreu also flirted with a Triple Crown a few times. When all was said and done a respectable .279 average with 2340 hits, 439 homers, 1412 rbis, .841 ops but only a 28 WAR. In the present day, his performance hasn't dropped. As you can see, Abreu is very high on the list in multiple categories in a diverse portfolio of extra-base power, on-base ability, and the ability to swipe a bag. Overall, in what started off as a mediocre season, the left-handed-hitting Venezuelan hit .297 with a .424 OBP. Afterward, teammate Jimmy Rollins proclaimed Abreu the King of Venezuela.. To properly make a Hall of Fame case for Bobby Abreu, you have to first and foremost understand the value of the ability to get on base. Even though he has not mentioned their name, fans have identified them as his mother and sister, as it is tagged as family. Its also higher than Ichiro Suzukis (60.0), who is widely considered a lock to make the Hall on the first ballot in 2025. In April 2012, having lost the DH job to Kendrys Morales, Abreu was released. 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