Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. The only part of the all-around thats missing here is defense, which is rated as average by the metrics during his peak. 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. In the end, I couldnt ignore that he finished his career with more WAR, homers, stolen bases, and a better OPS than more than half of the current Hall of Fame outfielders. Almost every eligible and non-PED-linked player with more times on base than Abreu is in the Hall of Fame except Rusty Staub. Two (Barry Bonds and Pete Rose) are outside of Cooperstown for reasons that have nothing to do with their statistical worthiness. If he played any other era, he would be in the HOF! [23], On November 5, 2009, the first day eligible players could file for free agency, Abreu accepted a two-year deal with the Angels, with a club option for 2012. Of course you want a team that is going to give you opportunities to be in the World Series and win the World Series. 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On July 30, 2006, Abreu was traded along with Cory Lidle to the New York Yankees for minor league shortstop C. J. Henry (a 2005 first-round draft pick), left-hander Matt Smith (a seven-year minor league veteran), catcher Jesus Sanchez, and right-hander Carlos Monasteriosall low-level prospects in the Yankee organization. Don't Laugh: Bobby Abreu's Hall of Fame Case - Cooperstown In His Final Season, Has CC Sabathia Crossed the Hall of Fame Finish Line? The other guys who did it are shoe-ins for the HallBobby should be too, especially among those who have the anti-steroid mentality. I cant say for sure that hell be one of my top ten picks in 2024, when Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Chase Utley, and David Wright join the BBWAA ballot. Is there a Hall of Fame Case for Francisco Rodriguez? Should the Famous George Steinbrenner be in the Hall of Fame? in games played (162) twice, in doubles once (50 in 2002), triples once (11 in 1999), and walks once (124 in 2006) but otherwise never led his league in any major statistical category. [10], Abreu hit the first home run at Citizens Bank Park on Opening Day, April 12, 2004. He reached base more times than Tony Gwynn, and did so in fewer games and in fewer plate appearances. He hit for power (414 HR) and had a high OBP (.361) for the era but his .248 average was a non-starter when he hit the Hall of Fame ballot. The single traditional statistic that correlates best with run production is OBP. In the history of baseball, only 14 players have managed that many 100 Run/100 BB seasons. He lives near the White Sox complex and rarely leaves the premises. Abreu wanted to give back as soon as he joined the White Sox, and O'Reilly-Riordan mentioned the organization's knowledge of a special relationship Abreu 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. His 1,476 walks are the 20th most in the history of baseball. [39], Abreu was noted for his plate discipline. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The two Abreu shares a professional relationship with each other. Although he has not talked about his parents, he has shared a close relationship with his mother. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. In his first eight superb seasons in Philadelphia, playing mostly for Francona and Larry Bowa, the durable Abreu averaged. He delivered under-the-radar excellence over a long career though he was no Dwight Evans (whoshould be in the Hall). Bobby Abreu is a well-known player in baseball who has played for Major League Baseball for an extended period. Data Provided By They say I dont care I care., Bobby Abreu (July 2006),Philadelphia Daily News. Abreu, who was the Yankees prize return from the Houston Astros two winters ago in the Brian McCain trade, is a hard thrower with a big-league curveball and Of these, five are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.[2]. (Players have 10 years of eligibility for the BBWAA ballot, but fall off it if they get less than 5% of the vote). Abreu signed There was grumbling in Philly that Abreu was overpaid and that he didnt play hard enough. In 98 games he slashed .277/.427/.434 with a 118 OPS+, 8 HR, and 65 RBI. 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. Examining the Credentials of the Current and Future Candidates for the Hall of Fame. Being active on Instagram, he often shares photos, reels, and day stories about his matches, to his 26.2K followers. [1], In 2004, Abreu got his first All-Star berth, being voted in as the National League All-Star Final Vote winner in online voting on MLB.com. Andruw Jones has been on six ballots and, despite 10 Gold Gloves to go with his respectable power numbers, barely cleared 5% in his first two turns on the ballot. Abreu doesnt fit into any of these buckets, falling just a little bit short with a .291 average, 288 taters, and 400 steals. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about right fielder Bobby Abreu on ESPN. Bobby Abreu. Some scouts wonder how Abreu will handle big league pitching or if he is nimble enough to move around defensively at first base. By comparison, Damons XBT% is 48% while Loftons is 55%. Another proposed trade, which would have sent Abreu to the Cleveland Indians for Lou Marson, fell through. Thanks for reading. 20 years later, the Tampa Bay Times Marc Topkin ranked it as the third-worst move in Rays history. He had his first official at-bat the following day against the St. Louis Cardinals when he flied out to left field as a pinch hitter in t [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. Later, he found his passion and chose sport as a career, and now he is a successful player. WebBobby Abreu and Jose Abreu are talented baseball field players representing two different teams. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. In 06, Joe Torres Yankees easily won the A.L. All rights reserved. That line wasnt written very well. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'8zCWRNQ7Rud9prfpeUFLNQ',sig:'n62U_wIfb1W75yLzECeaU4kaQDUovwOEd-PvC-FWBrI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'120118099',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); In 2011, at the age of 37, Abreu served mostly as the teams designated hitter, playing in 142 games, his fewest since 1997. Defensively, Abreu had been a solid performer in his 20s but regressed significantly in his 30s. PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: He was the Astros Minor League Player of the Year in 1996 and made his Major League debut on September 1, 1996, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Join our linker program. Abreu fit well into the Yankees lineup. ". Hes a pretty good company for Slaughter and Smith. 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. I hear what people say. "Those experiences have helped me out a lot so I can be here," he said. "What you can do is having a clear mind-set and just work.". So, Abreus position on this list is not necessarily an indicator that he is unworthy of the Hall of Fame but an indicator of why hes having a rough time with the BBWAA voters because he never had the wow factor that Guerrero and Jones had. What Abreu has is something that is slowly but surely being recognized throughout the game and that is the ability to get on base. Meanwhile, his friends are like the lights on the side of the road as they brighten the walkway and make the stroll enjoyable. As for Vizquel, he was doing very well in the BBWAA voting (49.1% in 2020) and seemed likely to make it to Cooperstown thanks to his fielding reputation but has fallen off a cliff in the voting because of two personal scandals. Bryan is private about his personal life and does not talk much about his family on Instagram. 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In this piece, Ill recap Abreus productive career and attempt to answer the question of whether he has deserved better from the members of the BBWAA. However, compared to Bobby Abreu in a sentence? Bobby Abreus peak was at the height of the PED era (1998-2004). On Jaws, Abreu is somewhere above Enos Slaughter, but behind Reggie Smith Sam Crawford and Larry Walker, all of whom are similar players. His rate of doubles (per PA) was so-so as well. At the age of 16, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros. Bobby and Josh share the same surname and profession, which is why they are always compared. 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. "A large part of the appeal to us for signing Jose was his professionalism and how serious he was about his craft. Cobra: Will Dave Parker have Another Chance to Strike at Cooperstown? At 39, Abreu could not find a job in 2013 and then spent the 2014 season mostly as a pinch-hitter for the New York Mets. I don't know if I'm happy right now, but I'm content with where I am," Abreu said in Spanish. In his first two seasons in Anaheim, Abreu continued to be a useful player with the bat, posting a 118 OPS+. To keep up that kind of OBP for so long, while still contributing good power and stolen base ability, is a really rare, and really valuable, combination. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. He played in 92 games with the Dodgers, hitting .246 with three home runs and 19 RBI. Bonds the father had an excellent career and a reasonable case for the Hall, but hes not in it. There was, however, another first-time candidate from the 2020 ballot who continues to deserve serious consideration. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. In 1990 he was signed as a free Astro. Its pretty simple. Similarly, Byran used to admire and watch Justin Verlander on tv before, but now they are teammates and share the same playground. Edmonds only played as many as 120 games (not 150) in 11 seasons. He had 291 HR and 414 SB. Bobby Abreu had 288 home runs over his career. [32], On March 31, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. Jose Abreu hit 30 home runs and grounded into 28 double plays in 2021. [1], In 2002, he led the league in doubles (50), and was sixth in walks (104), seventh in stolen bases (31) and intentional walks (13), eighth in OBP (.413), ninth in hits (176), and tenth in runs (102). Jones, however, now has serious momentum and is currently tracking at a robust 68.5% on the current ballot (according to Ryan Thibodauxs Hall of Fame tracker). In the first five of those 100 RBI seasons, Abreu drove those runs while also drawing over 100 walks. He also finished with more Runs, RBI, Doubles, HR, Walks, and Stolen Bases, than Gwynn. Gary Sheffield Inches Closer but Remains Far Outside the Hall of Fame, Carlos Beltran Joins the 2023 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot. As weve previously noted, the Angels won the 09 ALDS but then fell to Abreus former team, the Yankees, in the ALCS. Quick: can you remember one notable thing Bobby Abreu ever did in his 20 postseason games? Abreu received MVP votes in 7 different seasons but was not once ever in the top 10 in his league. Buster Posey Retires: What are his Hall of Fame Chances? He spent his first nine major league seasons with the Chicago White In his baseball career, he has participated in several games and received numerous honors. I watched Bobby Abreu play many years in Philly. "[25], During the 20112012 offseason, the New York Yankees proposed a trade to the Angels that would have sent starting pitcher A. J. Burnett to Anaheim for Abreu. Or at least a case against him. Is He Related To Bobby Abreu And Jose Abreu. "Thank God, my dad also dedicates himself a lot to me, and he talks to me every day, asks me how I'm doing in my training. But, folks, the Hall is not small, and Ive voted for Abreu every year There are only three players in MLB history with at least 275 career home runs, 400 stolen bases and an on-base percentage of .375 or better. In 20 postseason games, he hit .284 (19-for-67) with nine runs, six doubles, one home run, 9 RBI, two stolen bases and 12 walks. In the present day, his performance hasn't dropped. I'm definitely not satisfied just being here. As you can see, Bobby Abreu does indeed have a strong argument for the Hall of Fame. Bobby Abreu was underappreciated as a player; is his Hall of Fame case also getting overlooked? [1], Abreu logged in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) of 60.2. In 2000, he finished fourth in the league in triples (10), sixth in doubles (42), seventh in walks (100), and ninth in OBP (.416). Three of those seven are not in the Hall (Abreu, Barry Bonds, and his father Bobby). Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'r9Tf2lFOQYxh5Nic2KF7VA',sig:'_jznwM5vfRNwDzWEbx31bGzqy5C0fG8GYVoz4ZjVp8Q=',w:'594px',h:'394px',items:'361597',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); I absolutely do think Bobby Abreu is a HOFer. WebBryan Abreu. 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. vs. HOU 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: In Turmero, Aragua State, Venezuela the player was born on March 11, 1974. In most of the history of Hall of Fame voting, when it comes to corner outfielders, voters have looked for high-average hitters, home run hitters, or stolen base specialists. [35][36] However, just four days later on August 14, the Mets re-signed Abreu to another minor league contract. In this program, the children got jerseys, coupons for concessions, and chances to meet Abreu on the field during batting practice. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. WebMore Jos Abreu Pages at Baseball Reference Oracle Jos Abreu page at the Bullpen Wiki 2022 White Sox 2022 White Sox (81-81, 2nd place in AL Central) 40-man Roster 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. He signed a contract with the Astros as an international free agent. He posted on-base percentages of .400 or higher eight times (.395 for his career) thanks to his ability to take a walk (100 or more eight years in a row). Abreu had no shortage of suitors when he defected from Cuba in 2013 -- and for good reason. 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. Walker only managed to play 150 games once in his career. He also hit a career-high 31 home runs and had a career-high 110 RBI. Earlier, he used to play baseball for fun but later on, he decided to play it professionally and become a professional player of baseball. Should Sweet Lou Piniella be in the Hall of Fame? Abreu did a lot of things well offensively but didnt do anything in spectacular fashion. Bobby Abreu had a .291 average over his career. The Chicago Cubs are expected to pursue free-agent first baseman Jos Abreu this offseason, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. The thing is, JAWS has him very highly rated. He also set career lows (as a full-timer) with 8 HR, 60 RBI, and 54 Runs. I never felt like I was watching a Hall of Famer when he was playing but he has a sneaky strong case thats based on being a really good offensive baseball player at a variety of aspects of the game while also being remarkably durable. I might not run into walls. How could you sell Abreu to a skeptic, one not schooled in sabermetrics, between the 1st and 20th floors of your office building or hotel? [30] He had six hits in his 17 at-bats for the Isotopes before rejoining the Dodgers as a September call-up, spending the last month of the season as a pinch hitter. Hes getting overlooked. Its also higher than Ichiro Suzukis (60.0), who is widely considered a lock to make the Hall on the first ballot in 2025. Despite only 15 home runs, he drove in 107 and scored 98 while drawing an MLB-best 124 bases on balls. They say I dont play hard. Its also a significant advantage when comparing him to the other players on the previous list. 18 of those 31 had a career batting average of .300 or better. He grew up in a well-settled family so it was easy for him to pursue his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ZIiX49a2Sg9jKfs0FFMXQw',sig:'RG5Vt7R06UYzW-20Pv9xxe6tS4Y-gJP-XPmS4I56JMg=',w:'594px',h:'388px',items:'120261376',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Anyway, Abreu had 6 different seasons in which he walked 100 or more times while also scoring 100 or more runs. I agree. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'epYa9YLXQxpWGLnaMfug5A',sig:'QCNR_Q_hdPFD6MV-pK1kEoGmu0hYvJ77MumBHAYz_ow=',w:'594px',h:'414px',items:'81667860',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Abreu became a free agent after the 2008 season and signed with the Los Angeles Angels for 2009. [6] He finished his first season with five hits in 22 at-bats. I don't want to take a chance with someone else. [18] He finished the season with a .296 average, 20 home runs, and 100 RBI. 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