Of the other 13, all but 4 had at least 350 home runs. Bobby Abreu had a .291 average over his career. That counts. That's my son Dariel Eduardo," Abreu said. In 1996, Abreu was the Astros Minor League Player of the Year earning him a September call up. 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. Spider-Man: Does Torii Hunter Have a Hall of Fame Case? On February 12, 2009, Abreu signed a $5million, one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and was expected to play left field. For now, Im swayed by the fact that the two-time All-Star would seem out of place in a Hall of Fame. 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. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 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. (Although Olivia peak years might have been better) You can not over estimate the value of hitting .291 and OBP of .395. Likewise, in 2014, he won the AL Rookie of the Year Award and Silver Slugger Award in 2014 and 2018. Konerko was always overlooked, even as a player. [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). The single traditional statistic that correlates best with run production is OBP. [34] He was designated for assignment on August 4 and officially released on August 10. (Players have 10 years of eligibility for the BBWAA ballot, but fall off it if they get less than 5% of the vote). Abreu doesnt fit into any of these buckets, falling just a little bit short with a .291 average, 288 taters, and 400 steals. 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. This article was originally posted in March 2019 and has been updated in advance of the 2023 vote. He also posted a .360 average with three homers and nine RBIs in six games for Cuba in last year's World Baseball Classic. "Having a positive mentality, swing the ball at the right places and, God willing, if it leaves the yard or not, it's up to him," Abreu said. [33] On April 21, the Mets promoted Abreu from the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, after trading Ike Davis to the Pittsburgh Pirates. 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. 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. If Bobby had been a lead-off hitter, would we hesitate to let him in? [16] The six RBIs tied Gil McDougald's 55-year franchise record for most in one inning (McDougald batted in six runs in one inning in 1951, his rookie season). PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: The two Abreu shares a professional relationship with each other. "Especially, I thank mom for my life, so now it's the time for me to work for her. In baseball history, there are 87 players who have logged at least 10,000 plate appearances. Abreu was an incredibly player with an exceedingly rare skill set and is certainly worthy of serious Hall of Fame consideration. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'JN4lnktvTP9TFwhUEHMLWg',sig:'gPQjQK6ak5gI6Ro18TNGRfaKaUsE7Yyn7MLwiQff8g8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'71510346',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); In 2006, Abreu got off to a slow start (by his standards). 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. [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. Abreu, the 2020 AL MVP, gets $19.5 million in each of the next three seasons. He was one of the most well balanced and all-around great players. Has Yadier Molina Successfully Framed His Hall of Fame Case? 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 Abreu announced his retirement from baseball on September 26. [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. Still, unless you play in every game (like Ripken), its hard to build a Cooperstown argument based on games played. Despite a then-record-setting performance in the 2005 Home Run Derby, he wasnt a home run hitter. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The case of Evans (1,605 BB), an overlooked star third baseman from the 1970s and 80s, represents the challenge Abreu faces. 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. He makes his professional baseball debut in 1996. [39], Abreu was noted for his plate discipline. Examining the Credentials of the Current and Future Candidates for the Hall of Fame. Not bad, but nothing that augments a Cooperstown resume. Same (just average) for his .354 OBP & .841 OPS. But I do reserve the right to reconsider., Joe Posnanski,JoeBlogs (Jan. 24, 2022). 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. "What you can do is having a clear mind-set and just work.". Gwynn has him by 4 points in OPS+ and 9 wins in WAR. Abreu also flirted with a Triple Crown a few times. 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. If he played any other era, he would be in the HOF! Hes the guy you use to sell people on why WAR doesnt work. Baseball is Abreu's passion. 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. Despite only 15 home runs, he drove in 107 and scored 98 while drawing an MLB-best 124 bases on balls. 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. Bonds the father had an excellent career and a reasonable case for the Hall, but hes not in it. On the other hand, he does have a sibling sister who likes to remain away from the spotlights; hence unknown to the public. However, he was no more than a supporting cast member on any of those teams. 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. [1] He had the last stolen base in the original Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2008. [6] He finished his first season with five hits in 22 at-bats. 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. Abreu would have become the Yankees' regular designated hitter, but Burnett vetoed the trade. 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. What to do about Alex Rodriguez and 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. 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. WebRelated sponsored items. Thats what this piece was all about. And, last, some naysayers, with the caveat that the vast majority of writers only explain why they voted for a player, not against him: Im on the fence. [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. RELATED: Jose Abreu wants to play baseball in 2023 Abreu has earned Rookie of the Year, MVP, three All-Star nods and three Silver Sluggers since arriving on the team. One of the primary impediments to the Angels trading Bobby Abreu is the perception that he's now a full-time designated hitter. Nine players who arent in the Hall have done it 4 times. [10], Abreu hit the first home run at Citizens Bank Park on Opening Day, April 12, 2004. Its also a significant advantage when comparing him to the other players on the previous list. Manny Machado to San Diego; did the Padres sign a Future Hall of Famer? 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. In May, Abreu was honored as the Player of the Month in the National League, after he hit .396 and 11 home runs. According to our Database, He has no children. Objectivity is the most important thing. Bernie Williams: Should this Great Yankee be in the Hall of Fame? In 2020 he won the award for the American League's Most Valuable Player Award. So we look to OPS+. 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. Working every day, every hour, every minute is the best way for me to have God provide me with the things I can hope for and I deserve.". 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 Data Provided By 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. Abreu was involved in many events in the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley communities. 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. 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. His family is his life. He grew up in a well-settled family so it was easy for him to pursue his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. There was grumbling in Philly that Abreu was overpaid and that he didnt play hard enough. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. If we included non-HOF players, that number only jumps to 12. He made his debut in baseball in 2013. His rate of doubles (per PA) was so-so as well. 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. Abreu fit well into the Yankees lineup. 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. In 2001, he was the Honorary Chairman for the American Red Cross Blood Drive. 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). 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. 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He has a special bond with Alexei Ramirez, Dayan Viciedo, Adrian Nieto, who are also from Cuba, along with other Latinos on the team. But with open slots on my ballot, I decided to vote for him, hoping voters give him a closer look in the future., Rustin Dodd,The Athletic (Jan. 8, 2023), In each of his first three seasons, Abreu was never top 10, but over the course of those three seasons, he was the sixth-best player in baseball by Wins Above Replacement. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Andruw Jones: Best Defensive Center Fielder Ever? I would be one of those people, particularly in regard to Edmonds, who won 8 Gold Gloves and was a significant postseason performer. Finally, Hall of Fame voting is often a contest between contemporary players at the same position. [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). 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. Or at least a case against him. Join our linker program. And when it comes to baseball, it's the same routine: baseball, baseball and more baseball.". Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. November 29, 2022. Dating & Relationship status He is currently single. In his first eight superb seasons in Philadelphia, playing mostly for Francona and Larry Bowa, the durable Abreu averaged. 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 He could steal bases at a remarkable rate for a big man (220 pounds), winding up with 400 stolen bases. There are 11 players with more TOB that are not yet in the Hall: Rose, three not yet eligible players (Albert Pujols, Adrian Beltre, and Miguel Cabrera), four PED-linked players (Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Rafael Palmeiro, Sheffield, Manny Ramirez), Omar Vizquel, and Rusty Staub. Bryan Abreu is a baseball player whose relation to Bobby Abreu and Jose Abreu has raised confusion among the people. He got 40.6% of the vote in his 8th turn on the ballot this past January. September 1, 1996 The Chicago Cubs are expected to pursue free-agent first baseman Jos Three of those seven are not in the Hall (Abreu, Barry Bonds, and his father Bobby). In the 09 campaign, Abreu drove in 103 runs, scored 96, and stole 30 bases, all three marks which were second-best on the team. As you can see, Bobby Abreu does indeed have a strong argument for the Hall of Fame. 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. 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. He gets jealous, but as we say in Cuba, 'There is only one mother, anybody can be your dad.' Abreu, who has spent his entire Afterward, teammate Jimmy Rollins proclaimed Abreu the King of Venezuela.. 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. But Abreu is also making an effort to reach out to his non-Spanish-speaking teammates. Hes getting overlooked. Abreu is one of those players who was sneaky good. 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. General Manager Pat Gillick, citing the need for financial flexibility, dealt Abreu to the New York Yankees on July 30th in a package for four minor leaguers who never amounted to anything in Major League Baseball. Feedback on our suggestions. Only once (by Silver Slugger) was he recognized as the best-hitting right fielder in his league. I'm definitely not satisfied just being here. They say I dont play hard. Here is the problem with the Hall of Fame Case for Bobby Abreu: whats the elevator pitch? Three did neither but stole over 800 bases (Rickey Henderson, Lou Brock, Tim Raines). Bobby Abreu Bob Kelly Abreu (El Comedulce or La Leche) Bats Left, Throws Right Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb. Gary Sheffield Inches Closer but Remains Far Outside the Hall of Fame, Carlos Beltran Joins the 2023 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot. He had 268 HR and 689 SB. His numbers dipped significantly. Hes one of only seven players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB. Abreu said he lives a quiet life off the field. He was announced as a pinch hitter but did not get to bat because he was subsequently pinch hit for himself with Mike Simms. "He's been everything we have hoped for and more," White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said. 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. [21], Though Abreu stated that he enjoyed his season with the Angels and was credited with helping many of the team's younger players to improve their swings and patience at the plate,[22] he turned down a two-year, $16million extension on his contract on October 15. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Larry Walker Is In the Hall of Fame, Overcoming the Coors Field Bias, Marvin Miller: Cooperstowns Greatest Snub No More, Cooperstowns Greatest Speech (N)ever Made, Wally Schang: 3-Time World Series Champion Backstop, Not in 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. Is there a Hall of Fame Case for Francisco Rodriguez? "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. [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. He loved baseball. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He would have had more stolen bases, more times on base, more runs scoredbut he was even more valuable batting third or fourth, How many still-active players will, in the next 10 years, surpass what hes accomplished?. High School Liceo Aragua Debut September 1, 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. Later, he found his passion and chose sport as a career, and now he is a successful player. With the Phillies, Abreu never got a chance to perform in the postseason. He is not dating anyone. Abreu got off to a terrific start with the Yankees. Regardless, when it comes to consistent durability, Abreu has a record thats hard to beat. Jones played in 150+ games for 11 consecutive seasons but then fell off a cliff, averaging 87 games played in his final 5 campaigns. In the 2009 ALDS, a three-game sweep over the Boston Red Sox, Abreu played a huge role, slashing .556/.692/.778, which led to 4 runs scored. His swing is smooth, and he drives the teed-up ball toward the netting on the right side of the cage. Bobby Abreu is that guy on this ballot Even looking back, purely from a statistical standpoint, I dont see any year when Abreu was really a top-end MVP candidate When Abreu was playing, I would call him the MBGPIBH Most Boring Good Player In Baseball History. That year and the following one (2005) were the only All-Star nods in his career. As a result, his .486 SLG was just average for a 1B/DH in the last 25 years. Although Abreu is a worthy HOFer by todays metrics I do believe his biggest hurdle is the fact that so many other worthy outfielders from his era are a long way off as well. And I think its important to make sure we think about overall value when voting for the Hall of Fame. [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. 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. I know that isn't exactly my case, but I know I give her that preference.". 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 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). 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. Bryan Abreu is a Dominican baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. 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. I dont go strictly by WAR; I use it as a guide to further study. Lofton only played 150 games twice and only made it to 130 games 9 times. In Turmero, Aragua State, Venezuela the player was born on March 11, 1974. He spent his first nine major league seasons with the Chicago White Abreu was courted by several teams, but he eventually signed a six-year, $68 million deal with the White Sox in October. Overall, Abreu hit .284 with a .810 OPS, 1 HR, and 9 RBI in 20 postseason games. He was a great hitter. Abreus case is strong enough that it deserves a multi-year examination. I might not dive. There was, however, another first-time candidate from the 2020 ballot who continues to deserve serious consideration. [32], On March 31, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. He still contributed 20 HR, 78 RBI, 88 Runs scored and 24 steals with a 118 OPS+. 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. At the age of 16, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros. 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When all was said and done a respectable .279 average with 2340 hits, 439 homers, 1412 rbis, .841 ops but only a 28 WAR. If a players WAR is surprisingly high (like Abreus), thats a beacon that tells me that more analysis is required. He has been a single-season league leader in games played (twice), doubles, and triples. The beautiful couple has two children, a son Dariel Eduardo Abreu and their daughter's name has not been disclosed to the public. Thanks to 18 first-half home runs and a career-best 30 the prior season, Abreu was selected for the Home Run Derby. 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.. 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). 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. "Happy? We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. I watched Bobby Abreu play many years in Philly. 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. Although he hit just .255 (his lowest total as a full-time player), Abreu had another solid season in 2010. Jose Abreu's feet are square and his head is held high. I play when Im hurt. 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. Abreu dated former Miss Universe Alicia Machado; the couple later split, calling off their engagement.[47]. Because of his special abilities and capabilities, his career blossomed quickly. Abreu did only slightly better in 2021 (8.7%) and in 2022 (8.6%). 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. Even though he has not mentioned their name, fans have identified them as his mother and sister, as it is tagged as family. He played in over 150 games for each of those 13 campaigns; he was the only player in MLB to accomplish this. The other two are Darrell Evans and Eddie Yost. The three Abreu's are playing for three different clubs and are all considered talented players in the field. By comparison, Damons XBT% is 48% while Loftons is 55%. 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