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. Feb 25, 2022 1:00 PM EST Bobby Abreus story begins in Houston with the Astros. Will Lou Whitaker Join Alan Trammell in the Hall of Fame? Abreu got off to a terrific start with the Yankees. My Virtual Ballot & 2022-25 BBWAA Preview, RIP Tommy Lasorda, the Big Dodger in the Sky. Abreu, the 2020 AL MVP, gets $19.5 million in each of the next three seasons. Most of the next 15 balls are smashed up the middle. 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. [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. Abreu was involved in many events in the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley communities. Quick: can you remember one notable thing Bobby Abreu ever did in his 20 postseason games? She even helped pick his jersey No. Abreu led the N.L. There was, however, another first-time candidate from the 2020 ballot who continues to deserve serious consideration. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. Two (Barry Bonds and Pete Rose) are outside of Cooperstown for reasons that have nothing to do with their statistical worthiness. He only hit .260 with 6 home runs after the Mid-Summer Classic. 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. [35][36] However, just four days later on August 14, the Mets re-signed Abreu to another minor league contract. "I'll be happy when my family gets to the United States, when my son gets here, and we are all together. Is Former Minnesota Twins Catcher Joe Mauer a Future Hall of Famer? Bernie Williams: Should this Great Yankee be in the Hall of Fame? 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. He also posted a .360 average with three homers and nine RBIs in six games for Cuba in last year's World Baseball Classic. His love for baseball grew from childhood only. So we look to OPS+. A more exclusive club is 280 HRs and 400 SB of which Abreu is 1 of 5. They were spotted together at the stadium in 2019. In eight different seasons, Abreu did in fact drive in 100 or more runs. He was pretty interested in sports from an early age. 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. 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. 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. (Players have 10 years of eligibility for the BBWAA ballot, but fall off it if they get less than 5% of the vote). 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. The two Abreu shares a professional relationship with each other. Does Bryan Abreu Have A Brother? Bobby Abreu and Jose Abreu are not related to each other. [30] He had six hits in his 17 at-bats for the Isotopes before rejoining the Dodgers as a September call-up, spending the last month of the season as a pinch hitter. Do you have a blog? Overall, in what started off as a mediocre season, the left-handed-hitting Venezuelan hit .297 with a .424 OBP. The thing is, what if Abreu had started at age 18 or 19, not age 24? In Abreus final season in the Bronx (under new manager Joe Girardi), the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 1993. Should Sweet Lou Piniella be in the Hall of Fame? Should Donnie Baseball Be in the Hall of Fame? They PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: Bobby Abreus peak was at the height of the PED era (1998-2004). He just didnt have the fame of Gwynn, across his career. The three Abreu's are playing for three different clubs and are all considered talented players in the field. Anyway, on the 2023 ballot, these are the 9 other names I would check along with Bobby Abreus. This article was originally posted in March 2019 and has been updated in advance of the 2023 vote. The single traditional statistic that correlates best with run production is OBP. 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. Abreu was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros on August 21, 1990. 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? Almost every eligible and non-PED-linked player with more times on base than Abreu is in the Hall of Fame except Rusty Staub. 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He played in over 150 games for each of those 13 campaigns; he was the only player in MLB to accomplish this. 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. I think not. If you go by the all-encompassing WAR, hes right behind the two PED poster children (Bonds, A-Rod) and three players currently on the Hall of Fame ballot (Helton, Jones, Rolen), all of whom now seem likely to make the Hall of Fame in the next couple of years. In 2020 he won the award for the American League's Most Valuable Player Award. As with many Cuban players in the big leagues, the details of Abreu's escape from his island remain mostly unknown and mysterious. Abreu would have become the Yankees' regular designated hitter, but Burnett vetoed the trade. Thanks to 18 first-half home runs and a career-best 30 the prior season, Abreu was selected for the Home Run Derby. All rights reserved. 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. The two Abreu shares a professional relationship with each other. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. [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. Bobby Abreu Bob Kelly Abreu (El Comedulce or La Leche) Bats Left, Throws Right Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb. East; they were matched up in the ALDS against Jim Leylands Detroit Tigers. He had two seasons in which he collected thirty home runs and thirty stolen bases, making him one of thirteen players to have achieved the 3030 club twice in a career. He was born on January 29, 1987, in Cruces, Cuba. [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. in Maracay, Venezuela Born: Bryan Abreu is a Dominican baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. He grew up playing stickball in his hometown Turnero, an impoverished village in the north-central part of the country. Will Manny Ramirez Ever Be Manny in Cooperstown? Abreu was courted by several teams, but he eventually signed a six-year, $68 million deal with the White Sox in October. He had good but not awesome power. Abreu, 37, vehemently disagrees with that opinion. I can see why he is not in but he is a very good candidate! [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). He was announced as a pinch hitter but did not get to bat because he was subsequently pinch hit for himself with Mike Simms. [6] He finished his first season with five hits in 22 at-bats. On January 21, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league contract with the Phillies. Still, the collective viewpoint of the BBWAA (Baseball Writers Association of America) has been that Abreu was not Hall of Fame worthy. Please follow Cooperstown Cred on Twitter @cooperstowncred. Manny Machado to San Diego; did the Padres sign a Future Hall of Famer? Same (just average) for his .354 OBP & .841 OPS. You need to add Rickey Henderson. 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. In 06, Joe Torres Yankees easily won the A.L. 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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. The low WAR is based mostly on poor fielding metrics and the fact that, statistically speaking, he didnt run at all. Later, he found his passion and chose sport as a career, and now he is a successful player. But, I'm not trying to spend all spring talking about Jose Abreu." He is not dating anyone. In 20 postseason games, he hit .284 (19-for-67) with nine runs, six doubles, one home run, 9 RBI, two stolen bases and 12 walks. [19] However, after Vladimir Guerrero was moved to DH due to injury, Abreu saw more action at his natural position in right field. [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." 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. When all was said and done a respectable .279 average with 2340 hits, 439 homers, 1412 rbis, .841 ops but only a 28 WAR. 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). [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. The Polarizing Hall of Fame Case of Omar Vizquel, Andy Pettittes Complicated Hall of Fame Case. vs. 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." Jones played in 150+ games for 11 consecutive seasons but then fell off a cliff, averaging 87 games played in his final 5 campaigns. [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. [14] Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bill Conlin called the trade "the Great Gillick Giveaway" and declared it "an unvarnished disaster." 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. He was announced as a pinch hitter but did not get to bat because he was subsequently pinch hit for himself with Mike Simms. 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. Likewise, in 2014, he won the AL Rookie of the Year Award and Silver Slugger Award in 2014 and 2018. What kind of baserunner will he be? Abreu was an incredibly player with an exceedingly rare skill set and is certainly worthy of serious Hall of Fame consideration. Three of those seven are not in the Hall (Abreu, Barry Bonds, and his father Bobby). 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. I have decided to put Abreu on my virtual ballot because Im a big Hall advocate. Meanwhile, his Instagram includes a post where he celebrates Christmas and new year with two pretty ladies. I know that isn't exactly my case, but I know I give her that preference.". He has a special bond with Alexei Ramirez, Dayan Viciedo, Adrian Nieto, who are also from Cuba, along with other Latinos on the team. Davey Johnsons Managerial Career and Cooperstown Credentials. Alex Rodriguez broke the record shared by Abreu and McDougald by driving in seven runs in the sixth inning of 2009 regular season finale, also against Tampa Bay. 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. One of the best players in the history of Cuba, Abreu won the Cuban Abreu had no shortage of suitors when he defected from Cuba in 2013 -- and for good reason. 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. Join our linker program. His 1,476 walks are the 20th most in the history of baseball. When other players took days off, like in Larry Walkers case, who replaced him? Hes highly unlikely to come close this year. [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. 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. 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. 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. Regardless, when it comes to consistent durability, Abreu has a record thats hard to beat. 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. So I keep on working every day, and I don't get tired of it. In Turmero, Aragua State, Venezuela the player was born on March 11, 1974. 16,971st in major league history) Jose Abreu hit 30 home runs and grounded into 28 double plays in 2021. [27], On May 4, 2012, Abreu signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. 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. However, he reached base just 37 times more than Harold Baines, who. In 58 games down the stretch of the 06 campaign, he slashed .330/.419/.507 with 7 HR and 42 RBI. I dont go strictly by WAR; I use it as a guide to further study. Luis Tiant Turns 80: Will He Ever Make the Hall of Fame? It was on July 11, 2005, at Comerica Park, that Abreu finally gained nationwide fame. 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. I might not run into walls. ". In 98 games he slashed .277/.427/.434 with a 118 OPS+, 8 HR, and 65 RBI. Bobby Abreu hit 3rd in the lineup in 67% of his career plate appearances. 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 has never won a World Series. I read the Bible every day, thank God. Only 22 out of the 397 eligible writers (5.5%) checked Abreus name on the 2020 ballot. On the other hand, Abreus WAR is lower than the aforementioned Rolen (70.1), Lofton (68.4), Jones (62.7), Helton (61.8), and Edmonds (60.4). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? I don't know if I'm happy right now, but I'm content with where I am," Abreu said in Spanish. Many thanks to him. But Abreu is also making an effort to reach out to his non-Spanish-speaking teammates. But the mother is the most important thing," he said. As a result, his .486 SLG was just average for a 1B/DH in the last 25 years. The name translates roughly to "the candy-eater", which had been his father Nelson Abreu's nickname. Consistent excellence deserves to be applauded., Eno Sarris, The Athletic (Jan. 8, 2023). [1] He had the last stolen base in the original Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2008. The beautiful couple has two children, a son Dariel Eduardo Abreu and their daughter's name has not been disclosed to the public. Of course you want a team that is going to give you opportunities to be in the World Series and win the World Series. 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. In 2001, he was the Honorary Chairman for the American Red Cross Blood Drive. And I think its important to make sure we think about overall value when voting for the Hall of Fame. Defensively, Abreu had been a solid performer in his 20s but regressed significantly in his 30s. 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. Hes the guy you use to sell people on why WAR doesnt work. First-time Candidates on the 2021 Hall of Fame Ballot: Position Players, First-Time Candidates on the 2021 Hall of Fame Ballot: The Pitchers, Clayton Kershaw Gets His Ring, Cementing his Hall of Fame Legacy, Dusty Bakers Last Chance, October Curse & Hall of Fame Prognosis, Derek Jeter and Larry Walker Elected to the Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Projected Vote, Jason Giambi: on the 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot, Cooperstown Cred Virtual Ballot for the Hall of Fame Class of 2020, Ian Kinsler Retires as a Long-Shot Hall of Fame Candidate, Astros (1996-97), Phillies (1998-2006), Yankees (2006-08), Angels (2009-2012), Dodgers (2012), Mets (2014), Career: .291 BA, .395 OBP, .475 SLG, 288 HR, 1,363 RBI, 2,470 Hits, 400 SB, Career: 1,476 walks (20th most in Major League Baseball history), 2-time All-Star, 2004 Silver Slugger, 2005 Gold Glove Award winner, One of seven players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB (Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson, Jeter, Craig Biggio, Joe Morgan, Bobby Bonds), Abreu reached base by hit, walk, or HBP 3,979 times in 10,081 career plate appearances, Gwynn reached base by hit, walk, or HBP 3,955 times in 10,232 career plate appearances, WAR (41.6): 6th (behind Bonds, Rodriguez, Todd Helton, Andruw Jones, Scott Rolen), OPS+ (143): 13th (behind 6 PED-linked players plus Carlos Delgado, Helton, Giles, Edmonds, Walker, and Berkman), Times on Base (1,999): 4th (behind Bonds, Helton, and Bagwell), OBP (.416): 6th (behind Bonds, Helton, Walker, Jason Giambi, Ramirez), SB (203): 6th (behind Tony Womack, Eric Young, Luis Castillo, Damon, and Juan Pierre). "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. However, I do also think there are a great many of his peers (both currently on the ballot, recently purged from it, and coming in the upcoming years) who I feel have better cases. 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]. 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. The thing is, JAWS has him very highly rated. For now, Im swayed by the fact that the two-time All-Star would seem out of place in a Hall of Fame. 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. In 1990 he was signed as a free Astro. He responded by winning the contest with a whopping 41 home runs, 14 more than the previous record. He debuts his MLB career with the Chicago sox. Abreu is known as "El Comedulce" in Venezuela. What Abreu has is something that is slowly but surely being recognized throughout the game and that is the ability to get on base. Even at 37, he contributed 21 stolen bases, his 13th season with at least 20. 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). Abreu had 83 more extra-base hits despite 1,148 fewer plate appearances. 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?. 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. WebRelated sponsored items. 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. He had 297 HR and 1406 SB. "Especially, I thank mom for my life, so now it's the time for me to work for her. [3] 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 the top of the sixth inning. [29] Abreu cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to AAA Albuquerque. But, folks, the Hall is not small, and Ive voted for Abreu every year There are only three players in MLB history with at least 275 career home runs, 400 stolen bases and an on-base percentage of .375 or better. In 2000, he finished fourth in the league in triples (10), sixth in doubles (42), seventh in walks (100), and ninth in OBP (.416). 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. At not quite his best (with the Yankees, Angels, Dodgers, and Mets), he was a solid starting player turned DH and pinch-hitter. His rate of doubles (per PA) was so-so as well. 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] He has been a single-season league leader in games played (twice), doubles, and triples. 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. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. September 28, 2014 Abreu doesnt fit into any of these buckets, falling just a little bit short with a .291 average, 288 taters, and 400 steals. 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. Abreu received MVP votes in 7 different seasons but was not once ever in the top 10 in his league. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. In 2007, the Yankees were back in the playoffs as the Wild Card entrant. WebAt 47 years old, Bobby Abreu height is 183 cm . If he played any other era, he would be in the HOF! 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. Boy Home Runs have taken over the game and Bobby hit 288 of them! 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.". Even though he has not mentioned their name, fans have identified them as his mother and sister, as it is tagged as family. Feedback on our suggestions. 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. 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