In the first five of those 100 RBI seasons, Abreu drove those runs while also drawing over 100 walks. On the perennially contending Yankees, that changed. Most of the next 15 balls are smashed up the middle. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The problem, however, is that OPS+ weighs heavier on Slugging percentage than it does on the more vital stat, OBP. Of these, five are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.[2]. Abreu got off to a terrific start with the Yankees. Abreu had no shortage of suitors when he defected from Cuba in 2013 -- and for good reason. Abreu did only slightly better in 2021 (8.7%) and in 2022 (8.6%). The three Abreu's are playing for three different clubs and are all considered talented players in the field. Buster Posey Retires: What are his Hall of Fame Chances? Luis Tiant Turns 80: Will He Ever Make the Hall of Fame? Hes getting overlooked. This is a spot in the order traditionally reserved for the teams best hitter. He signed a contract with the Astros as an international free agent. In the last 91 seasons (since 1928), only 2 players have slugged for 0.475 or more and stolen 400 or more bases Barry Bonds and Bobby Abreu. One more thingBobby was always happy, loved the fans, and smiled everyday at the Park. I might not run into walls. Abreu had an 18-year career in which only twice he was considered worthy of making the All-Star Game. For now, Im swayed by the fact that the two-time All-Star would seem out of place in a Hall of Fame. [6] He finished his first season with five hits in 22 at-bats. Because of his good skills, he becomes the team's offensive leader. Later, he found his passion and chose sport as a career, and now he is a successful player. [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. Starting in 2014 and throughout his professional baseball career in the Houston Astros organization, Abreu has worked extensively with pitching coach Erick Abreu, who has also served in various levels within the Astros' minor league system. [1] Its pretty simple. J.D. [1], Abreu logged in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) of 60.2. He had 268 HR and 689 SB. Of course you want a team that is going to give you opportunities to be in the World Series and win the World Series. 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. Remembering that WAR is an approximation, its not easy to look at these numbers and conclude that Bobby Abreu is more worthy than any of the others. Gwynn has him by 4 points in OPS+ and 9 wins in WAR. 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. GLENDALE, Ariz. -- There's a worn-out black batting tee and an old bucket of practice baseballs in the last batting cage that's produced a soundtrack in the past three weeks at White Sox camp, and the instruments are at work again. Bryan Abreu is a Dominican baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. [11] He finished the season with a .301 average, 30 home runs, and 105 RBI, and ranked among the National League top five in five offensive categories: runs (fourth, 118) -- the third time in six years that he scored 118 runs, doubles (fourth, 47), stolen bases (third, 40a career high), walks (second, 127a career high) and on-base percentage (fifth, .428). Being active on Instagram, he often shares photos, reels, and day stories about his matches, to his 26.2K followers. On the other hand, he does have a sibling sister who likes to remain away from the spotlights; hence unknown to the public. Will Manny Ramirez Ever Be Manny in Cooperstown? [1] He hit his first two home runs in the same game on April 28, 1997, against Jamey Wright and Steve Reed of the Colorado Rockies. Gary Sheffield Inches Closer but Remains Far Outside the Hall of Fame, Carlos Beltran Joins the 2023 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot. I hear what people say. 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. 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. Jose Abreu hit 30 home runs and grounded into 28 double plays in 2021. Although he hit just .255 (his lowest total as a full-time player), Abreu had another solid season in 2010. That's my son Dariel Eduardo," Abreu said. He got 40.6% of the vote in his 8th turn on the ballot this past January. An international star, Abreu hit .453 with 33 homers and 93 RBIs in 66 games during a historic 2010-11 season in Cuba, after which he was named the Cuban League's Most Valuable Player. Jose Abreu is the first Cuban baseman player who plays for the Chicago Sox. Agreed, Konerkos 28.1 WAR is surprisingly low, considering that 3 of his top 5 similarity score players are Willie Stargell, Orlando Cepeda, and Fred McGriff. 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. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. "He's been everything we have hoped for and more," White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said. 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 In baseball history, there are 87 players who have logged at least 10,000 plate appearances. Another proposed trade, which would have sent Abreu to the Cleveland Indians for Lou Marson, fell through. WebBryan Abreu. What Happened To Nia From Real World Portland? 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. 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. The case of Evans (1,605 BB), an overlooked star third baseman from the 1970s and 80s, represents the challenge Abreu faces. Bobby Abreu. 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). He grew up playing stickball in his hometown Turnero, an impoverished village in the north-central part of the country. If Bobby had been a lead-off hitter, would we hesitate to let him in? Should Sweet Lou Piniella be in the Hall of Fame? 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. In 2001, Abreu led the NL in games played (162), and was third in walks (106), fourth in stolen bases (36) and doubles (48), and eighth in runs (118) and sacrifice flies (9). Will Lou Whitaker Join Alan Trammell in the Hall of Fame? Feb 25, 2022 1:00 PM EST Bobby Abreus story begins in Houston with the Astros. You need to add Rickey Henderson. I know that isn't exactly my case, but I know I give her that preference.". 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. Gary Sheffield has tremendous hitting numbers; his WAR is similar to Abreus because of brutally bad defensive metrics. [7] He played in 59 games for the Astros in 1997, hitting .250 with three home runs and 26 RBI. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. As weve previously noted, the Angels won the 09 ALDS but then fell to Abreus former team, the Yankees, in the ALCS. I cant recall thinking or hearing a case for him as an all-time luminary among right fielder., Alex Speier, Boston Globe,(Jan. 10, 2023), Theres usually one guy on every Hall of Fame ballot who has me absolutely stumped. 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? Although, as we saw earlier, Abreu didnt have a high percentage of Extra Bases Taken, he did swipe 400 bases while only being caught 128 times (a not-great but solid 76% success rate). Bobby Abreu has never won a World Series. 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. I don't want to take a chance with someone else. El Come Dulce, La Leche are nicknames for Bobby Abreu. 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. After making his Major League Baseball debut in September 1996, he opened the 1997 season as the Astros starting right fielder. [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). As you can see, Bobby Abreu does indeed have a strong argument for the Hall of Fame. 16,971st in major league history) When he was with the Astros, Abreu came off the bench for three pinch-hitting appearances in the 1997 NLDS. 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. Thanks to 18 first-half home runs and a career-best 30 the prior season, Abreu was selected for the Home Run Derby. If a players WAR is surprisingly high (like Abreus), thats a beacon that tells me that more analysis is required. Still, the collective viewpoint of the BBWAA (Baseball Writers Association of America) has been that Abreu was not Hall of Fame worthy. Or at least a case against him. Abreu was an incredibly player with an exceedingly rare skill set and is certainly worthy of serious Hall of Fame consideration. Abreu was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros on August 21, 1990. I play every day. This time, my first time with them, I was very close to getting to the World Series, so why not stay? "I'm a family-oriented person," Abreu said. They say I dont play hard. Abreu led the N.L. His 105 OPS+, while still above league average, was his lowest as a full-time player. [29] Abreu cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to AAA Albuquerque. Left unprotected in the 1997 MLB Expansion Draft when the Astros decided to keep fellow Venezuelan outfielder Richard Hidalgo, Abreu was selected by the then Tampa Bay Devil Rays, only to be dealt hours later to the Phillies for shortstop Kevin Stocker,[8] a trade regarded among the worst in MLB history. "You know, we definitely going to miss him. ". Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. 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The Phillies have launched a campaign for Abreu, so let's take Abreu announced his retirement from baseball on September 26. He was born on January 29, 1987, in Cruces, Cuba. Having said that, many people would argue that some of the other outfielders on this list are in fact worthy of the Hall of Fame. Is He Related To Bobby Abreu And Jose Abreu. Cedric Mullins hit 30 home runs and grounded into two double plays. Also, Lou Gehrig would be in this group except that the Yankees only played 149 games in 1935, thanks to tons of rainouts that caused them to play 28 doubleheaders, including 12 in the last 40 days of the season. Lets take a look at Abreus statistics in comparison with several other outfielders who hit the Hall of Fame ballot in the last 13 years. In His Final Season, Has CC Sabathia Crossed the Hall of Fame Finish Line? It's 1:45 p.m. on a Friday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, almost two hours after the day's workout has ended, and the only sounds at the facility are coming from souped-up trucks, sports cars pulling out of the players' parking lot and those poor balls being crushed by Abreu's bat. I read the Bible every day, thank God. 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. Bobby Abreu and Jose Abreu are talented baseball field players representing two different teams. Nobody ever wrote, Abreu led the ______ to the postseason.. Bobby Abreu weighed 220 lbs (99 kg) when playing. I can see why he is not in but he is a very good candidate! Abreu also flirted with a Triple Crown a few times. Its a spot in the order where the player is expected to drive in runs. 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. He and Scott Rolen were the 2 best young hitters I ever saw, on the 1997-99 Phillies, and Curt Schilling the best young pitcher. "My dad gets jealous sometimes, because I don't talk a lot about him in interviews. 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. Born: 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. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. What to do about Alex Rodriguez and the Hall of Fame? 3rd year on BBWAA ballot in 2021: Received 8.6% of the vote in 2022. But I hope to have them soon near me, and we can do an interview together. Abreus strongest case is that he stole vastly more bases than most of the other hitters with a higher OPS+. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. "Especially, I thank mom for my life, so now it's the time for me to work for her. 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. He could steal bases at a remarkable rate for a big man (220 pounds), winding up with 400 stolen bases. 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. The truth is, there wasn't much left for the slugger to accomplish in Cuba. 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 Feedback on our suggestions. 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, Thats what this piece was all about. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We can start by saying that one of Abreus assets is that he was a reliable contributor to his teams. The other guys who did it are shoe-ins for the HallBobby should be too, especially among those who have the anti-steroid mentality. One of four players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB (Barry Bonds, Jeter, Bobby Bonds). Jose Abreu Chicago White Sox MLB Original Autographed Items, Topps Bobby Abreu Baseball Sports Trading Cards & Accessories, Topps Jose Ramirez 2014 Season Baseball Sports Trading Cards & Accessories; Additional site navigation. March 11, 1974 The 6-foot-3, 255-pound Cuban slugger starts his workday every morning at 7 a.m. in the batting cage, and he ends it there six or seven hours later when one of his coaches relays some version of "that's enough for today." 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. (Although Olivia peak years might have been better) You can not over estimate the value of hitting .291 and OBP of .395. He is expected to be the successor to Paul Konerko at first base. "[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. [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). 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. Twice when walking 100 times, Abreu fell just shy of 100 runs (99 scored in 2003, 98 in 2006). Billy Pierce: Star from the 1950s on the Golden Days Hall of Fame Ballot, Ken Boyer: Underappreciated Star, Hall of Fame Candidate, Ichiro Suzukis Uniquely Superb Hall of Fame Career. Here is the problem with the Hall of Fame Case for Bobby Abreu: whats the elevator pitch? On February 20, 2012, Burnett was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Yankees signed Ral Ibaez to be the DH. 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. Not sure if this alters your opinion but Abreu and Barry Bonds are the only 2 players in MLB history with 400+ SB, 1,350+ RBI, and 1,400+ BB over a career. Should Roger Maris Have a Plaque in the Hall of Fame? One of the best players in the history of Cuba, Abreu won the Cuban 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.. Hes highly unlikely to come close this year. [14] Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bill Conlin called the trade "the Great Gillick Giveaway" and declared it "an unvarnished disaster." Two (Barry Bonds and Pete Rose) are outside of Cooperstown for reasons that have nothing to do with their statistical worthiness. 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. The other two are Darrell Evans and Eddie Yost. The only part of the all-around thats missing here is defense, which is rated as average by the metrics during his peak. 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 "I'll be happy when my family gets to the United States, when my son gets here, and we are all together. Defensively, Abreu had been a solid performer in his 20s but regressed significantly in his 30s. Boy Home Runs have taken over the game and Bobby hit 288 of them! The thing is, what if Abreu had started at age 18 or 19, not age 24? Dustin Pedroia Retires: Will he Make the Hall of Fame? Abreu was courted by several teams, but he eventually signed a six-year, $68 million deal with the White Sox in October. Still, According to the website Wikileaks they mentioned that Brian and Bobby Abreu play baseball, their profession is the same, but they are not related. 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