He became the first player in Major League history to hit at least one home run in nine out of ten team games. 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. 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. Has Yadier Molina Successfully Framed His Hall of Fame Case? He was announced as a pinch hitter but did not get to bat because he was subsequently pinch hit for himself with Mike Simms. Should the Famous George Steinbrenner be in the Hall of Fame? 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. The noises echo throughout the complex. I think if we did that, Bobbys number would be almost identical to Vlads. The beautiful couple has two children, a son Dariel Eduardo Abreu and their daughter's name has not been disclosed to the public. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Meanwhile, his Instagram includes a post where he celebrates Christmas and new year with two pretty ladies. He made his debut in baseball in 2013. If youre a mild Hall of Fame enthusiast, you might have read something like this in the postscript of the January 2019 BBWAA election of four players: the ballot is much less clogged in the next two years, with Derek Jeter the only obvious Hall of Famer becoming eligible in 2020 and no obvious candidates in 2021. If you read those exact words, thanks for visiting Cooperstown Cred. I stand by those words, that Jeter was the only obvious Hall of Famer among those who became first-time eligible in 2020 and that there was no obvious inductee among the newcomers for 2021. Bobby Abreu is a well-known player in baseball who has played for Major League Baseball for an extended period. If we included non-HOF players, that number only jumps to 12. 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. In 58 games down the stretch of the 06 campaign, he slashed .330/.419/.507 with 7 HR and 42 RBI. Abreu dated former Miss Universe Alicia Machado; the couple later split, calling off their engagement.[47]. 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. 18 of those 31 had a career batting average of .300 or better. Through 2014, Abreu led active ballplayers in doubles (565), walks (1,456), and outfield assists (136), was fifth in runs scored (1,441) and stolen bases (400), seventh in extra-base hits (911) and on-base percentage (.396), and tenth in runs batted in (1,363). Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. [32], On March 31, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. Flix Hernndez: No Longer a Future King of Cooperstown. Although he has not talked about his parents, he has shared a close relationship with his mother. [37] He was called back up to the majors on September 9, 2014. 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. [6] He finished his first season with five hits in 22 at-bats. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. [5] Abreu's first Major League hit was a single to right field as a pinch hitter against Bobby Jones of the New York Mets on September 24. Abreu is one of those players who was sneaky good. Konerko was always overlooked, even as a player. Abreu, the 2020 AL MVP, gets $19.5 million in each of the next three seasons. With an estimated 40% of the votes reported, Abreu has earned 19.8% of the vote, having flipped 11 voters from no to yes. He wont be anywhere close to the 75% needed to make the Hall of Fame but hell stick around on the ballot for a while. Nobody ever wrote, Abreu led the ______ to the postseason.. He started playing at the age of 14. Similarly, Byran used to admire and watch Justin Verlander on tv before, but now they are teammates and share the same playground. On January 21, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league contract with the Phillies. 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. Bobby Abreu and Jose Abreu are not related to each other. I would be one of those people, particularly in regard to Edmonds, who won 8 Gold Gloves and was a significant postseason performer. He also hit a career-high 31 home runs and had a career-high 110 RBI. He had 13 consecutive seasons in which he logged over 150 games and was a positive contributor (at least offensively) in all of those 13 campaigns. 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. "The biggest home run I've ever hit is still in Cuba. If a players WAR is surprisingly high (like Abreus), thats a beacon that tells me that more analysis is required. High School Liceo Aragua Debut September 1, My Virtual Ballot & 2022-25 BBWAA Preview, RIP Tommy Lasorda, the Big Dodger in the Sky. If you go strictly by Baseball-Reference WAR, his 60.2 is tied for the 8th best (with Andy Pettitte) on the 2023 ballot and a voter is limited to 10 selections. 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). Its also higher than Ichiro Suzukis (60.0), who is widely considered a lock to make the Hall on the first ballot in 2025. The single traditional statistic that correlates best with run production is OBP. The White Sox attempted to re-sign Jos Abreu to keep him on the South Side in 2023, according to the All-Star first baseman. Thats what this piece was all about. If the answer is many hes not a Hall of Famer, if the answer turns out to be hardly any, then the case is more compelling. One could argue that Abreu, as an on-base machine, was underappreciated in the MVP voting but the all-around metric of WAR (Wins Above Replacement) only places him in the top 10 of his league once (he was 9th in 1999). Here is the problem with the Hall of Fame Case for Bobby Abreu: whats the elevator pitch? And, yes, Abreu scored more runs (1,453) than Gwynn (1,383). Whether he is in the cage or in pre-workouts or on the field, he has a purpose, and you can tell this is a guy who takes what he does very seriously and wants to maximize his talent.". His swing is smooth, and he drives the teed-up ball toward the netting on the right side of the cage. His .335 career-high average that season ranked third in the National League and was the highest posted by a Phillies player since outfielder Tony Gonzlez hit .339 in 1967. He could steal bases at a remarkable rate for a big man (220 pounds), winding up with 400 stolen bases. Before going to the case in favor, lets start with the case against Bobby Abreu for the Hall of Fame. When his career ended, after the 2014 season with the Mets, he had accumulated some highly respectable career numbers, even if they dont scream Cooperstown in neon lights. Even at 37, he contributed 21 stolen bases, his 13th season with at least 20. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Q8nWwSXFRRNIfVa8rHt3PQ',sig:'-pBPRd7khrWBF96uKeFNCJg5kNHN9xTju6GvinVfUUU=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'479895771',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); If you add up all times players reached base (hits, BB, HBP, and times reaching base on an error) during their careers, Abreu ranks 52nd with 4,051 times reached. This is a spot in the order traditionally reserved for the teams best hitter. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. 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. Bobby Abreu had 288 home runs over his career. [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. 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. While much of the attention among Phillies fans was on how newcomers to the ballot Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard fared, it is worth noting where one of their former teammates, Bobby Abreu, landed. I play every day. Himself, Barry and Bobby, and Derek Jeter. Bobby Abreu is on Twitter at BobKellyAbreu. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. He reached base more times than Tony Gwynn, and did so in fewer games and in fewer plate appearances. Abreu had 83 more extra-base hits despite 1,148 fewer plate appearances. 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. Spider-Man: Does Torii Hunter Have a Hall of Fame Case? We can start by saying that one of Abreus assets is that he was a reliable contributor to his teams. The Phillies have launched a campaign for Abreu, so let's take Furthermore, the only 3 other players to accomplish this rare feat are Hall of Famers Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, and Ed Delahanty. In both 2007 and 08, his two full seasons with New York, he surpassed 100 RBI and 100 runs scored. Please follow Cooperstown Cred on Twitter @cooperstowncred. In 2020 he won the award for the American League's Most Valuable Player Award. [1] Abreu became the first Phillie outfielder since Greg Luzinski with back-to-back 20 homer seasons. Despite only 15 home runs, he drove in 107 and scored 98 while drawing an MLB-best 124 bases on balls. Tony Gwynn is considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, and Abreus numbers are right there with him, save for the fact that he hit fewer singles. Join our linker program. Although Abreu hit .300 with a .417 OBP in the next three games, the Tigers won all of them, bouncing the Bronx Bombers in the playoffs first round. If Bobby had been a lead-off hitter, would we hesitate to let him in? Even with the slow second half in 05, take a look at the consistency in Abreus numbers with the Phillies. The other guys who did it are shoe-ins for the HallBobby should be too, especially among those who have the anti-steroid mentality. Abreu is a two-time All-Star, and has won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award and a Silver Slugger Award. He was born on January 29, 1987, in Cruces, Cuba. The case of Evans (1,605 BB), an overlooked star third baseman from the 1970s and 80s, represents the challenge Abreu faces. 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 2000, he finished fourth in the league in triples (10), sixth in doubles (42), seventh in walks (100), and ninth in OBP (.416). 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. He batted .297 with 15 home runs and 107 RBI in the 2006 season. 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. This isnt to say that Abreu was a better offensive performer than Gwynn (the Padres legend toiled in pitchers parks and in a less super-charged offensive era) but that its a lot closer than their first-ballot Hall of Fame support (97.6% for Gwynn, 5.5% for Abreu). Hes the guy you use to sell people on why WAR doesnt work. He and his wife, Yusmary, are believed to have left Cuba in the middle of the night sometime last summer and made their way to Haiti to begin Abreu's process of becoming eligible to sign with a Major League club. In his first eight superb seasons in Philadelphia, playing mostly for Francona and Larry Bowa, the durable Abreu averaged. Feedback on our suggestions. When he was with the Astros, Abreu came off the bench for three pinch-hitting appearances in the 1997 NLDS. Not bad, but nothing that augments a Cooperstown resume. Hes one of only seven players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB. 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. Someone figured out that a way to overcome this problem is to cut slugging percentage in half, THEN add it to OBP, and from there figure out some kind of a new OPS+ idea. [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). [10], Abreu hit the first home run at Citizens Bank Park on Opening Day, April 12, 2004. "Especially, I thank mom for my life, so now it's the time for me to work for her. Abreu was courted by several teams, but he eventually signed a six-year, $68 million deal with the White Sox in October. [43], In 2,425 games over 18 seasons, Abreu posted a .291 batting average (2,470-for-8,480) with 1,453 runs, 574 doubles, 59 triples, 288 home runs, 1,363 RBI, 400 stolen bases, 1,476 bases on balls, .395 on-base percentage and .475 slugging percentage. 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.. [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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. In baseball history, there are 87 players who have logged at least 10,000 plate appearances. 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. And I think its important to make sure we think about overall value when voting for the Hall of Fame. Like you said, he was great at many different parts of the game. Abreu got off to a terrific start with the Yankees. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. "I like to be at home and have my time for my music, to watch news, read the Bible. [39], Abreu was noted for his plate discipline. Hes getting overlooked. Almost every eligible and non-PED-linked player with more times on base than Abreu is in the Hall of Fame except Rusty Staub. Against the Cleveland Indians in the ALDS, Abreu hit .267 with a home run, 2 RBI, and a .886 OPS but New York fell in 4 games again. He spent his first nine major league seasons with the Chicago White Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. [1], In 2003, Abreu was fourth in the league in walks (109), seventh in sacrifice flies (7), eighth in OBP (.409), and ninth in stolen bases (22). Born: 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. Abreu is on an impressive list of players with multiple seasons with 100 Runs and 100 Walks (six times) but Eddie Yost did it 5 times. vs. "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 I do reserve the right to reconsider., Joe Posnanski,JoeBlogs (Jan. 24, 2022). Consistent excellence deserves to be applauded., Eno Sarris, The Athletic (Jan. 8, 2023). [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). Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Twice when walking 100 times, Abreu fell just shy of 100 runs (99 scored in 2003, 98 in 2006). Abreu hasn't made a big purchase like a fancy car or a new home since signing his contract, and he said he hasn't given it much thought. In 2007, the Yankees were back in the playoffs as the Wild Card entrant. Abreu, who has spent his entire 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. [19] However, after Vladimir Guerrero was moved to DH due to injury, Abreu saw more action at his natural position in right field. Bobby Abreu Bob Kelly Abreu (El Comedulce or La Leche) Bats Left, Throws Right Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, who duplicated Houstons mistake by trading him on the same day to the Philadelphia Phillies for shortstop Kevin Stocker. I'm definitely not satisfied just being here. Thanks for reading. He should be in the HOF. He was voted a starter in the NL outfield for the All-Star Game, finishing second in fan voting, behind St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jim Edmonds. I don't want to disclose it due to their security. Gary Sheffield Inches Closer but Remains Far Outside the Hall of Fame, Carlos Beltran Joins the 2023 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot. Sam Carlson Port Protection Singer Son Kelly Carlson Makes An Appearance On The Show, Jason Segel Siblings Are Sister Alison Segel and Brother Adam Segel. 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. WebBobby Abreu Position: Rightfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-0 , 220lb (183cm, 99kg) Born: March 11, 1974 (Age: 48-345d) in Maracay, Venezuela ve More bio, uniform, draft, [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. They say I dont play hard. Of these, five are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.[2]. In the history of baseball, only 14 players have managed that many 100 Run/100 BB seasons. Abreus strongest case is that he stole vastly more bases than most of the other hitters with a higher OPS+. One of the best players in the history of Cuba, Abreu won the Cuban In the present day, his performance hasn't dropped. The thing is, JAWS has him very highly rated. I agree. I don't want to take a chance with someone else. Examining the Credentials of the Current and Future Candidates for the Hall of Fame. Consistency is really underrated and also playing in a team full of enhancing drugs and not using should be awarded. Luis Tiant Turns 80: Will He Ever Make the Hall of Fame? He hopes all of the hard work -- the hours spent in the batting cage before his teammates arrive at the complex and after they have pulled out of the parking lot -- will pay off. In his first two seasons in Anaheim, Abreu continued to be a useful player with the bat, posting a 118 OPS+. 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 [27], On May 4, 2012, Abreu signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Abreu was the 2004 recipient of the Phillies Community Service award and the Phillies' representative for MLB's Roberto Clemente Award. [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. His love for baseball grew from childhood only. Dick Allen: One Vote Shy of the Hall of Fame, Again, Jeff Kent, after 10 Tries, Fails to Make the Hall of Fame, Its Over: Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens Fall Far Short of the Hall of Fame, Forget Politics: Curt Schilling is a Hall of Famer, Dale Murphy, Superstar from the 1980s, is Still Outside the Hall of Fame. What Abreu has is something that is slowly but surely being recognized throughout the game and that is the ability to get on base. Bobby Abreu has yet to crack 10% in the Hall of Fame vote in his first three turns on the BBWAA ballot, so there isnt a plethora of proverbial ink spilled on why he belongs in the Hall of Fame. 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Do you have a sports website? Bonds the father had an excellent career and a reasonable case for the Hall, but hes not in it. 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. With the Phillies, Abreu never got a chance to perform in the postseason. Three of those seven are not in the Hall (Abreu, Barry Bonds, and his father Bobby). Or write about sports? Woah raising the bar for your future pun intended analysis of HoF worthy (or not) players. In that, his final baseball campaign, he hit .248 with a 97 OPS+ in 155 plate appearances. September 1, 1996 Gwynn has him by 4 points in OPS+ and 9 wins in WAR. He signed a contract with the Astros as an international free agent. [38] He singled in his final at-bat on September 28. 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. As a player who was perennially underrated, Abreu wasnt selected to the All-Star squad until 2004. Abreu was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros on August 21, 1990. The name translates roughly to "the candy-eater", which had been his father Nelson Abreu's nickname. Abreu did only slightly better in 2021 (8.7%) and in 2022 (8.6%). Thanks to 18 first-half home runs and a career-best 30 the prior season, Abreu was selected for the Home Run Derby. 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? 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