Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. The Chicago Cubs are expected to pursue free-agent first baseman Jos Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. The thing is, what if Abreu had started at age 18 or 19, not age 24? He got 40.6% of the vote in his 8th turn on the ballot this past January. 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. 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. When other players took days off, like in Larry Walkers case, who replaced him? But, I'm not trying to spend all spring talking about Jose Abreu." [39], Abreu was noted for his plate discipline. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Three did neither but stole over 800 bases (Rickey Henderson, Lou Brock, Tim Raines). [14] Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bill Conlin called the trade "the Great Gillick Giveaway" and declared it "an unvarnished disaster." In May, Abreu was honored as the Player of the Month in the National League, after he hit .396 and 11 home runs. Overall, Abreu hit .284 with a .810 OPS, 1 HR, and 9 RBI in 20 postseason games. I play hard. Was the replacement able to put up numbers anywhere nearly impressive a Larrys or Bobbys? [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. [33] On April 21, the Mets promoted Abreu from the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, after trading Ike Davis to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'r9Tf2lFOQYxh5Nic2KF7VA',sig:'_jznwM5vfRNwDzWEbx31bGzqy5C0fG8GYVoz4ZjVp8Q=',w:'594px',h:'394px',items:'361597',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); I absolutely do think Bobby Abreu is a HOFer. 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. By using the play index tool on Baseball-References Stathead, we can see that in the history of baseball, the only other player to log 150+ games in 13 consecutive seasons is Willie Mays. "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. Abreus case is strong enough that it deserves a multi-year examination. [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. [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. And, yes, Abreu scored more runs (1,453) than Gwynn (1,383). (Age 22-174d, 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. At the age of 16, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros. Himself, Barry and Bobby, and Derek Jeter. [29] Abreu cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to AAA Albuquerque. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Even though he has not mentioned their name, fans have identified them as his mother and sister, as it is tagged as family. PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: 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. The other two are Darrell Evans and Eddie Yost. Earlier, he used to play baseball for fun but later on, he decided to play it professionally and become a professional player of baseball. As with many Cuban players in the big leagues, the details of Abreu's escape from his island remain mostly unknown and mysterious. 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]. 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. September 1, 1996 [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. Abreu announced his retirement from baseball on September 26. "Especially, I thank mom for my life, so now it's the time for me to work for her. The Cooperstown Candidacy for Mark Buehrle. There is, of course, also a strong argument against him. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about right fielder Bobby Abreu on ESPN. "I'm a family-oriented person," Abreu said. In Turmero, Aragua State, Venezuela the player was born on March 11, 1974. Jones played in 150+ games for 11 consecutive seasons but then fell off a cliff, averaging 87 games played in his final 5 campaigns. Abreu said he lives a quiet life off the field. He spent his first nine major league seasons with the Chicago White 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. In 1990 he was signed as a free Astro. Andruw Jones: Best Defensive Center Fielder Ever? Does Jorge Posada Deserve a Closer Look for the Hall of Fame? Bryan Enrique Abreu (born April 22, 1997) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Bernie Williams: Should this Great Yankee be in the Hall of Fame? Or at least a case against him. In 2020 he won the award for the American League's Most Valuable Player Award. [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." 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 point of this boring story is that, to recognize the excellence of Bobby Abreu, you have to look at his all-around game. Abreu was an incredibly player with an exceedingly rare skill set and is certainly worthy of serious Hall of Fame consideration. Will Manny Ramirez Ever Be Manny in Cooperstown? 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). But for now, I just dont have Abreu in my Top 10 on this ballot. Nobody ever wrote, Abreu led the ______ to the postseason.. That's my son Dariel Eduardo," Abreu said. 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 Phillies have launched a campaign for Abreu, so let's take 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. [9], In 1998, his first season with the Phillies, Abreu led the team with a .312 batting average and collected 17 home runs, 74 RBI, and 19 stolen bases in 151 games, with 271 putouts and 17 assists in right field. Gwynn has him by 4 points in OPS+ and 9 wins in WAR. The noises echo throughout the complex. Hes highly unlikely to come close this year. Abreu was involved in many events in the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley communities. HOUSTON (AP) Jos Abreu and the World Series champion Astros agreed to a $58.5 million, three-year contract Monday, adding another powerful bat to Houstons lineup. In that, his final baseball campaign, he hit .248 with a 97 OPS+ in 155 plate appearances. In 2001, he was the Honorary Chairman for the American Red Cross Blood Drive. Its a spot in the order where the player is expected to drive in runs. I read the Bible every day, thank God. The slugger isn't worried. In fairness, there are three others who might have (probably would have) achieved this if not for player strikes making 150 games an impossibility: Pete Rose, Cal Ripken Jr., and Rafael Palmerio. Cobra: Will Dave Parker have Another Chance to Strike at Cooperstown? Exceeded rookie limits during 1997 season, More Bobby Abreu Pages at Baseball Reference. While they do not share a blood relation, they are still connected by their surname and professional career. I know this is the next chapter for all of us, and I'm going to keep working hard to make it a good one.". 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. 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. 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. 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] 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. Is there a Hall of Fame Case for Francisco Rodriguez? I might not run into walls. Anyway, on the 2023 ballot, these are the 9 other names I would check along with Bobby Abreus. This time, my first time with them, I was very close to getting to the World Series, so why not stay? I hear what people say. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Almost every eligible and non-PED-linked player with more times on base than Abreu is in the Hall of Fame except Rusty Staub. [35][36] However, just four days later on August 14, the Mets re-signed Abreu to another minor league contract. If he played any other era, he would be in the HOF! Flix Hernndez: No Longer a Future King of Cooperstown. Following Nelson's death, Abreu "began asking people to call him the same name as a way of honoring his father's memory."[48]. 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. 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. 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). Hes a pretty good company for Slaughter and Smith. [6] He finished his first season with five hits in 22 at-bats. 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. Abreu is known as "El Comedulce" in Venezuela. He came to play and was able to remain durable. Quick: can you remember one notable thing Bobby Abreu ever did in his 20 postseason games? 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. 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. Abreu is one of those players who was sneaky good. He had 291 HR and 414 SB. 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They were spotted together at the stadium in 2019. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. As far as historical impact goes, Abreu appeared in the playoffs four times (in 1997 with the Astros, 2006 and 07 with the Yankees, and 09 with the Angels). He makes his professional baseball debut in 1996. Gary Sheffield Inches Closer but Remains Far Outside the Hall of Fame, Carlos Beltran Joins the 2023 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot. [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. 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. His 1,476 walks are the 20th most in the history of baseball. Not bad, but nothing that augments a Cooperstown resume. 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I play when Im hurt. I dont go strictly by WAR; I use it as a guide to further study. In the history of baseball, only 14 players have managed that many 100 Run/100 BB seasons. He should be in the HOF. 79. The case of Evans (1,605 BB), an overlooked star third baseman from the 1970s and 80s, represents the challenge Abreu faces. He made his debut in baseball in 2013. I don't know if I'm happy right now, but I'm content with where I am," Abreu said in Spanish. David Ortiz: Lone BBWAA Inductee to the Hall of Fame Class of 2022, Cooperstown Cred 2022 Hall of Fame Virtual Ballot, Joe Nathan and the Cooperstown Closer Conundrum, Sammy Sosa Ends his BBWAA Balloting Far Away from Cooperstown, The Hall of Fame Case for and Against Tim Hudson, Kaat, Oliva Among Six New Hall of Famers Elected Today, The Hall of Fame Case For and Against Danny Murtaugh, First-time Candidates on the 2022 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot. 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