He had 291 HR and 414 SB. Hes one of only seven players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB. Dustin Pedroia Retires: Will he Make the Hall of Fame? He was 6th in WAR from 1998-2004, behind two PED users (Bonds, Rodriguez) and also behind three players currently on the Hall of Fame ballot (Helton, Jones, Rolen). Kenny Lofton, Luis Gonzalez, Brian Giles, Jim Edmonds, Johnny Damon, and Lance Berkman all appeared on the Hall of Fame ballot one time and received less than 5% of the vote, eliminating them from consideration on future ballots. In 1996, Abreu was the Astros Minor League Player of the Year earning him a September call up. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. In the history of baseball, only 14 players have managed that many 100 Run/100 BB seasons. And maybe the way he would grind at-bats into C-Span has affected my thinking. 20 years later, the Tampa Bay Times Marc Topkin ranked it as the third-worst move in Rays history. "For me, I had just one thought: I wanted to provide my mom, sister, my kid, my dad with things I couldn't provide them in Cuba," said Abreu, who is from Cienfuegos. Overall, in what started off as a mediocre season, the left-handed-hitting Venezuelan hit .297 with a .424 OBP. The team ran out of days to finish the season. Jos Dariel Abreu Correa (born January 29, 1987) is a Cuban professional baseball first baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox . Abreu played in the Cuban National Series for Cienfuegos before his defection from Cuba in August 2013. "A part of my family is still there, but thank God, my mom, dad, my sister and my brother-in-law are at a safe place. 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. Todd Helton is not close to Bobby Abreu. However, he was no more than a supporting cast member on any of those teams. At not quite his best (with the Yankees, Angels, Dodgers, and Mets), he was a solid starting player turned DH and pinch-hitter. He loved baseball. At the age of 16, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros. Of course, we have to take into account the era and the parks a player played in to make sense of those numbers. 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 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. He still contributed 20 HR, 78 RBI, 88 Runs scored and 24 steals with a 118 OPS+. His 105 OPS+, while still above league average, was his lowest as a full-time player. 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. Because of his special abilities and capabilities, his career blossomed quickly. Thats what this piece was all about. Flix Hernndez: No Longer a Future King of Cooperstown. Abreu dated former Miss Universe Alicia Machado; the couple later split, calling off their engagement.[47]. The truth is, there wasn't much left for the slugger to accomplish in Cuba. 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. Abreu is a two-time All-Star, and has won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award and a Silver Slugger Award. The Cooperstown Candidacy for Mark Buehrle. I couldnt remember any but did find one. 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. I don't want to take a chance with someone else. The point of this boring story is that, to recognize the excellence of Bobby Abreu, you have to look at his all-around game. [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. 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. I don't want to disclose it due to their security. He was one of the most well balanced and all-around great players. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. Earlier, he used to play baseball for fun but later on, he decided to play it professionally and become a professional player of baseball. [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. 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? Yet despite routinely reaching traditional seasonal plateaus a .300 batting average (six times), 20 homers (nine times), 30 steals (six times), 100 runs scored and batted in (eight times apiece) he was ridiculously under-appreciated by the mainstream, making just two All-Star teams., Abreu is not a no-doubt Hall of Famer. [24] He cited the Angels manager, Mike Scioscia as one of the reasons, saying "He's one of those managers that lets you play the game, and he gives you big support." He was announced as a pinch hitter but did not get to bat because he was subsequently pinch hit for himself with Mike Simms. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Although he hit just .255 (his lowest total as a full-time player), Abreu had another solid season in 2010. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Among right fielders, this is 19th best alltime, and he is one of 191 players as of 2023 with a WAR over 60.[44][45]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Bobby Abreu weighed 220 lbs (99 kg) when playing. After struggling early in the season, Abreu hit .380 with 28 RBI in 26 games in July and was named the American League Player of the Month. 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). Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. With 154 games played, Abreu finished a 13-year stretch in which he missed just 72 contests. Abreu had an 18-year career in which only twice he was considered worthy of making the All-Star Game. One of the best players in the history of Cuba, Abreu won the Cuban Abreu is one of those players who was sneaky good. [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. The problem with the positive aspects of Abreus Cooperstown case is that they involve comparisons to other players who are considered good candidates but are not yet in the Hall. 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. Bobby Abreu is a well-known player in baseball who has played for Major League Baseball for an extended period. [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. As a result, his .486 SLG was just average for a 1B/DH in the last 25 years. "Happy? In 1990 he was signed as a free Astro. He also noted the organization publicly recognized his career achievements and consistently delivered opportunities to succeed in the postseason, saying, "This is a team that gives you an opportunity always to be in the playoffs. What to do about Alex Rodriguez and the Hall of Fame? Its great that Larry Walker made it in but no Lofton, Jones and Edmonds makes it hard for more modern voters to put a check by his name. How many still-active players will, in the next 10 years, surpass what hes accomplished? And I think its important to make sure we think about overall value when voting for the Hall of Fame. [1] He had the last stolen base in the original Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2008. In the first five of those 100 RBI seasons, Abreu drove those runs while also drawing over 100 walks. 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. In his third season on the ballot, Abreu received just 8.6% of the vote after getting 8.7% last year. The thing is, JAWS has him very highly rated. 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. I read the Bible every day, thank God. Its also a significant advantage when comparing him to the other players on the previous list. 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). 79. Bobby Abreu had 288 home runs over his career. "Those experiences have helped me out a lot so I can be here," he said. 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. [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. I think if we did that, Bobbys number would be almost identical to Vlads. It was his experience playing for Cuba in the World Baseball Classic and the success of Cuban players like Orlando Hernandez, Jose Contreras, Yasiel Puig, Aroldis Chapman and countless other stars from the island that convinced Abreu that he could do it, too. [1] The Yankees ran away with the AL East division title by mid-September 2006, but were eliminated by the Detroit Tigers in the 2006 American League Division Series. That's my son Dariel Eduardo," Abreu said. 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. Bernie Williams: Should this Great Yankee be in the Hall of Fame? In 2004, Abreu also led the Major Leagues in pitches-per-plate-appearance (4.32) and number of pitches seen (3,077), was eighth-highest in the league in total bases (312), and posted the league's tenth-best OPS (.971).[1]. His swing is smooth, and he drives the teed-up ball toward the netting on the right side of the cage. [34] He was designated for assignment on August 4 and officially released on August 10. The low WAR is based mostly on poor fielding metrics and the fact that, statistically speaking, he didnt run at all. It was Abreu's mother, Daisy Correa Diaz, who encouraged him to leave Cuba. Even at 37, he contributed 21 stolen bases, his 13th season with at least 20. Abreu began the 9-run inning by homering with Johnny Damon and Derek Jeter on base, then concluded it with a bases-loaded double that scored Hideki Matsui, Melky Cabrera and Jeter. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The Phillies have launched a campaign for Abreu, so let's take He played in 92 games with the Dodgers, hitting .246 with three home runs and 19 RBI. "[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. Should the Famous George Steinbrenner be in the Hall of Fame? [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. He was announced as a pinch hitter but did not get to bat because he was subsequently pinch hit for himself with Mike Simms. 18 of those 31 had a career batting average of .300 or better. Despite only 15 home runs, he drove in 107 and scored 98 while drawing an MLB-best 124 bases on balls. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? ve, High School: Aragua (Aragua, Venezuela), Debut: After getting off to a slow start in (2007), Abreu finished the season strong putting up 101 RBI, 16 home runs and a .283 batting average. Abreu was courted by several teams, but he eventually signed a six-year, $68 million deal with the White Sox in October. Abreu has received only eight votes with 126 ballots made public through Sunday and will need about a dozen more just to secure the 5% necessary to stay on the 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. 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). But I hope to have them soon near me, and we can do an interview together. Bobby Abreu has never won a World Series. Also, Bobby put up those consistent numbers while rarely missing a gameplaying tired, playing hurt.that needs to be taken into consideration. He played in over 150 games for each of those 13 campaigns; he was the only player in MLB to accomplish this. 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Abreus first playoff game in Pinstripes went swimmingly; he went 2 for 5 with a double and 4 RBI in the teams 8-4 Game 1 victory. The three Abreu's are playing for three different clubs and are all considered talented players in the field. Abreu received MVP votes in 7 different seasons but was not once ever in the top 10 in his league. 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. Defensively, he recorded a .982 fielding percentage at all three outfield positions. There are a few advocates, however, worth noting: A five-tool player with dazzling speed, a sweet left-handed stroke, and enough power to win a Home Run Derby, Abreu was a stathead favorite thanks to his otherworldly plate discipline. Abreu had 83 more extra-base hits despite 1,148 fewer plate appearances. Bryan Abreu is a baseball player whose relation to Bobby Abreu and Jose Abreu has raised confusion among the people. Abreu got off to a terrific start with the Yankees. What Happened To Nia From Real World Portland? The slugger isn't worried. Abreu was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros on August 21, 1990. Nine players who arent in the Hall have done it 4 times. Jose Abreu hit 30 home runs and grounded into 28 double plays in 2021. Bryan is private about his personal life and does not talk much about his family on Instagram. Abreu would have become the Yankees' regular designated hitter, but Burnett vetoed the trade. But Abreu is also making an effort to reach out to his non-Spanish-speaking teammates. 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. Gwynn has him by 4 points in OPS+ and 9 wins in WAR. He said he works as hard at studying English as he does in the batting cage, but for now, he'll continue to use White Sox hitting instructor Lino Diaz as his translator. Was the replacement able to put up numbers anywhere nearly impressive a Larrys or Bobbys? 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. This article was originally posted in March 2019 and has been updated in advance of the 2023 vote. In 2001, he was the Honorary Chairman for the American Red Cross Blood Drive. One more thingBobby was always happy, loved the fans, and smiled everyday at the Park. [32], On March 31, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. [1] Abreu became the first Phillie outfielder since Greg Luzinski with back-to-back 20 homer seasons. One of the primary impediments to the Angels trading Bobby Abreu is the perception that he's now a full-time designated hitter. In Turmero, Aragua State, Venezuela the player was born on March 11, 1974. If a players WAR is surprisingly high (like Abreus), thats a beacon that tells me that more analysis is required. He grew up playing stickball in his hometown Turnero, an impoverished village in the north-central part of the country. He got 40.6% of the vote in his 8th turn on the ballot this past January. 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. "I've had a lot of people next to me helping me out and teaching me things so I can get a better idea of how Major League Baseball is like.". 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Abreu was an incredibly player with an exceedingly rare skill set and is certainly worthy of serious Hall of Fame consideration. [14] Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bill Conlin called the trade "the Great Gillick Giveaway" and declared it "an unvarnished disaster." 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.". Not bad, but nothing that augments a Cooperstown resume. Now, Abreu hits in solitude for hours with the hope that his hard work will bring him closer to his new White Sox family, the city of Chicago and, one day, with loved ones he left back on the island. Do you have a blog? Davey Johnsons Managerial Career and Cooperstown Credentials. Quick: can you remember one notable thing Bobby Abreu ever did in his 20 postseason games? There are 31 Hall of Fame right fielders or left fielders who made their MLB debut after the end of the dead ball era (debuted in 1920 or later). Meanwhile, his Instagram includes a post where he celebrates Christmas and new year with two pretty ladies. On August 6, Abreu hit his 250th career home run when he led off the fifth inning with a solo home run off Chicago White Sox pitcher John Danks. 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. Bobby and Josh share the same surname and profession, which is why they are always compared. 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. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about right fielder Bobby Abreu on ESPN. Only once (by Silver Slugger) was he recognized as the best-hitting right fielder in his league. In both 2007 and 08, his two full seasons with New York, he surpassed 100 RBI and 100 runs scored. Bob Kelly Abreu (/bre.u/; Spanish: 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. 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. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. "The biggest home run I've ever hit is still in Cuba. 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. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 11:03PM. 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. They say I dont care I care., Bobby Abreu (July 2006),Philadelphia Daily News. There was grumbling in Philly that Abreu was overpaid and that he didnt play hard enough. They Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Your elevator speech should be something along these lines: There have been better base stealers, run producers, home run hitters, and on base guys (although not many), but there has been virtually no one who excelled at all of them like Bobby Abreu. Or write about sports? Cobra: Will Dave Parker have Another Chance to Strike at Cooperstown? Bobby > Helton. He came to play and was able to remain durable. Abreu doesnt fit into any of these buckets, falling just a little bit short with a .291 average, 288 taters, and 400 steals. Even with the slow second half in 05, take a look at the consistency in Abreus numbers with the Phillies. After making his Major League Baseball debut in September 1996, he opened the 1997 season as the Astros starting right fielder. 3rd year on BBWAA ballot in 2021: Received 8.6% of the vote in 2022. Is Former Minnesota Twins Catcher Joe Mauer a Future Hall of Famer? I have decided to put Abreu on my virtual ballot because Im a big Hall advocate. Abreu did a lot of things well offensively but didnt do anything in spectacular fashion. So we look to OPS+. Bonds the father had an excellent career and a reasonable case for the Hall, but hes not in it. The case of Evans (1,605 BB), an overlooked star third baseman from the 1970s and 80s, represents the challenge Abreu faces. Or at least a case against him. 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. Same (just average) for his .354 OBP & .841 OPS. In 2000, he finished fourth in the league in triples (10), sixth in doubles (42), seventh in walks (100), and ninth in OBP (.416). Will Lou Whitaker Join Alan Trammell in the Hall of Fame? 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. His love for baseball grew from childhood only. He has been a single-season league leader in games played (twice), doubles, and triples. 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. Abreu is currently tracking at 19.5% on all public ballots so far based on the 2023 Hall of Fame ballot tracker in his fourth year on the ballot. 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. In 58 games down the stretch of the 06 campaign, he slashed .330/.419/.507 with 7 HR and 42 RBI. Abreu said he lives a quiet life off the field. "A large part of the appeal to us for signing Jose was his professionalism and how serious he was about his craft. He batted .297 with 15 home runs and 107 RBI in the 2006 season. 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. Manny Machado to San Diego; did the Padres sign a Future Hall of Famer? He is not dating anyone. When it comes to Bobby Abreu and the Hall of Fame, although hes always been on the fence for me, I am making him a yes on my 2023 virtual ballot. Bryan Abreu was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on April 22, 1997. 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. Only 11 HOFers who played at least 51% of their games in RF, have a higher WAR. Even a casual baseball fan should know the name Bobby Abreu but I doubt very many of you have ever given a second thought to him being worthy of the Hall of Fame. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. Dusty Baker Gets His Ring, Clinches His Plaque in Cooperstown, Bruce Bochy Heads to Texas, Delaying His Cooperstown Coronation, Mike Trout, now 30, already a future Hall of Famer, Max Scherzer Adds Another Milestone to His Hall of Fame Case, Justin Verlanders Inexorable March towards the Hall of Fame, Forget Koufax Comps; Clayton Kershaw is Going to the Hall of Fame Anyway, Zack Greinkes Hall of Fame Odds after Game 7 Disappointment, Hall of Fame Chances for Bryce Harper, Now a Postseason Star. I might not dive. As you can see, Bobby Abreu does indeed have a strong argument for the Hall of Fame. Buster Posey Retires: What are his Hall of Fame Chances? The Houston Astros finalized a deal with free agent first baseman Jos Abreu for three years, the team announced Monday night. 2007 and 08, his Instagram includes a post where he celebrates and... Special abilities and capabilities, his.486 SLG was just average ) for.354! 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