Of course, we have to take into account the era and the parks a player played in to make sense of those numbers. The three Abreu's are playing for three different clubs and are all considered talented players in the field. His family is his life. 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 Phillies have launched a campaign for Abreu, so let's take 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. 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] 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. November 29, 2022. His 1,476 walks are the 20th most in the history of baseball. And, yes, Abreu scored more runs (1,453) than Gwynn (1,383). 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. Abreu did a lot of things well offensively but didnt do anything in spectacular fashion. Abreu signed He had good but not awesome power. 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. He became the first player in Major League history to hit at least one home run in nine out of ten team games. The truth is, there wasn't much left for the slugger to accomplish in Cuba. The Hall of Fame Case For and Against Jimmy Rollins. I agree. He came to play and was able to remain durable. Finally, Hall of Fame voting is often a contest between contemporary players at the same position. 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. 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). And when it comes to baseball, it's the same routine: baseball, baseball and more baseball.". Hes a pretty good company for Slaughter and Smith. Hes highly unlikely to come close this year. In the present day, his performance hasn't dropped. I dont go strictly by WAR; I use it as a guide to further study. [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). Bobby Abreu. He really could bat in any of the top 5 spots and be productive as proof he both scored 100 runs and/or 100 RBI in season 8 times. 3rd year on BBWAA ballot in 2021: Received 8.6% of the vote in 2022. On the other hand, he does have a sibling sister who likes to remain away from the spotlights; hence unknown to the public. Anyway, on the 2023 ballot, these are the 9 other names I would check along with Bobby Abreus. 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 He could steal bases at a remarkable rate for a big man (220 pounds), winding up with 400 stolen bases. 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. Bonds the father had an excellent career and a reasonable case for the Hall, but hes not in it. The next two balls are pulled like imaginary gappers to left-center. Todd Helton is not close to Bobby Abreu. Most of the next 15 balls are smashed up the middle. In eight different seasons, Abreu did in fact drive in 100 or more runs. Following Nelson's death, Abreu "began asking people to call him the same name as a way of honoring his father's memory."[48]. Another proposed trade, which would have sent Abreu to the Cleveland Indians for Lou Marson, fell through. He was announced as a pinch hitter but did not get to bat because he was subsequently pinch hit for himself with Mike Simms. Data Provided By East; they were matched up in the ALDS against Jim Leylands Detroit Tigers. 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. The effort required to swat those 41 taters seemed to take the steam out of Abreus sails. [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. The thing is, what if Abreu had started at age 18 or 19, not age 24? I have decided to put Abreu on my virtual ballot because Im a big Hall advocate. Still, unless you play in every game (like Ripken), its hard to build a Cooperstown argument based on games played. 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. Dating & Relationship status He is currently single. Bobby Abreu is one of the most underrated players in baseball history. [40][41] In 2009, he led the American League in percent of pitches taken at 67.5%,[42] while also having the fourth lowest percentage of swinging at the first pitch at 9.5%. 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. Twice when walking 100 times, Abreu fell just shy of 100 runs (99 scored in 2003, 98 in 2006). (Players have 10 years of eligibility for the BBWAA ballot, but fall off it if they get less than 5% of the vote). Has Yadier Molina Successfully Framed His Hall of Fame Case? Abreu had no shortage of suitors when he defected from Cuba in 2013 -- and for good reason. ". Examining the Credentials of the Current and Future Candidates for the Hall of Fame. Bobby Abreu has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. He loved baseball. 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). I can see why he is not in but he is a very good candidate! Javascript is required for the selection of a player. 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. If youre a mild Hall of Fame enthusiast, you might have read something like this in the postscript of the January 2019 BBWAA election of four players: the ballot is much less clogged in the next two years, with Derek Jeter the only obvious Hall of Famer becoming eligible in 2020 and no obvious candidates in 2021. If you read those exact words, thanks for visiting Cooperstown Cred. I stand by those words, that Jeter was the only obvious Hall of Famer among those who became first-time eligible in 2020 and that there was no obvious inductee among the newcomers for 2021. Gwynn has him by 4 points in OPS+ and 9 wins in WAR. Bryan Abreu is a baseball player who has a great bond with his teammates, like a brother. One more thingBobby was always happy, loved the fans, and smiled everyday at the Park. Objectivity is the most important thing. Although he hit just .255 (his lowest total as a full-time player), Abreu had another solid season in 2010. 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. Of course you want a team that is going to give you opportunities to be in the World Series and win the World Series. I read the Bible every day, thank God. Bobby > Helton. 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. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Besides Bonds, the 12 others are not just Hall of Famers but almost all first-ballot Hall of Famers (Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Frank Thomas, Jim Thome, Ted Williams, Henderson, Joe Morgan, Mickey Mantle, Jimmie Foxx, Mel Ott, Schmidt and Jeff Bagwell). But I hope to have them soon near me, and we can do an interview together. Bobby Abreu is on Twitter at BobKellyAbreu. Regardless, he is the single child in the family. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Only once (by Silver Slugger) was he recognized as the best-hitting right fielder in his league. 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. He had 297 HR and 1406 SB. 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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. 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. Bobby Abreu hit 3rd in the lineup in 67% of his career plate appearances. Earlier, he used to play baseball for fun but later on, he decided to play it professionally and become a professional player of baseball. 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. Bobby Abreu weighed 220 lbs (99 kg) when playing. 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. "I'm a family-oriented person," Abreu said. Hes one of only seven players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB. In Abreus final season in the Bronx (under new manager Joe Girardi), the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 1993. As you can see, Bobby Abreu does indeed have a strong argument for the Hall of Fame. Furthermore, the only 3 other players to accomplish this rare feat are Hall of Famers Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, and Ed Delahanty. "Thank God, my dad also dedicates himself a lot to me, and he talks to me every day, asks me how I'm doing in my training. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. Bryan Abreu is a Dominican baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. Abreu was courted by several teams, but he eventually signed a six-year, $68 million deal with the White Sox in October. Nobody ever wrote, Abreu led the ______ to the postseason.. He got 40.6% of the vote in his 8th turn on the ballot this past January. 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. I couldnt remember any but did find one. 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. One of four players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB (Barry Bonds, Jeter, Bobby Bonds). The case of Evans (1,605 BB), an overlooked star third baseman from the 1970s and 80s, represents the challenge Abreu faces. Jones played in 150+ games for 11 consecutive seasons but then fell off a cliff, averaging 87 games played in his final 5 campaigns. [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." 16,971st in major league history) Same (just average) for his .354 OBP & .841 OPS. Bernie Williams: Should this Great Yankee be in the Hall of Fame? The beautiful couple has two children, a son Dariel Eduardo Abreu and their daughter's name has not been disclosed to the public. At 39, Abreu could not find a job in 2013 and then spent the 2014 season mostly as a pinch-hitter for the New York Mets. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. One could argue that is not the case because he is on the Hall of Fame ballot. Meanwhile, his Instagram includes a post where he celebrates Christmas and new year with two pretty ladies. Was the replacement able to put up numbers anywhere nearly impressive a Larrys or Bobbys? So we look to OPS+. It was Abreu that scored the go-ahead run. 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. Thats what this piece was all about. I think not. 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. [39], Abreu was noted for his plate discipline. Bobby helped his teams win for a LONG time. In May, Abreu was honored as the Player of the Month in the National League, after he hit .396 and 11 home runs. Overall, in what started off as a mediocre season, the left-handed-hitting Venezuelan hit .297 with a .424 OBP. On the perennially contending Yankees, that changed. [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. Baseball Prospectus noted, in its 2008 annual, that Abreu would go back on the ball with all the enthusiasm of a Roman convict being herded towards the lions den. As we implied previously, this was a criticism that helped to drive him out of Philadelphia. He has played in games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and Philadelphia Phillies. 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. In his third season on the ballot, Abreu received just 8.6% of the vote after getting 8.7% last year. His name is Bobby Abreu. Jose Abreu is the first Cuban baseman player who plays for the Chicago Sox. 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. 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 Abreu, a free agent this winter, has spent his entire MLB career to date with the White Sox. [28] He was designated for assignment on August 1, 2012. In both 2007 and 08, his two full seasons with New York, he surpassed 100 RBI and 100 runs scored. in Maracay, Venezuela We can start by saying that one of Abreus assets is that he was a reliable contributor to his teams. 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. 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. Abreu is a two-time All-Star, and has won a [37] He was called back up to the majors on September 9, 2014. He responded by winning the contest with a whopping 41 home runs, 14 more than the previous record. 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. Abreus strongest case is that he stole vastly more bases than most of the other hitters with a higher OPS+. For now, Im swayed by the fact that the two-time All-Star would seem out of place in a Hall of Fame. As with many Cuban players in the big leagues, the details of Abreu's escape from his island remain mostly unknown and mysterious. He played in over 150 games for each of those 13 campaigns; he was the only player in MLB to accomplish this. [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. [14] Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bill Conlin called the trade "the Great Gillick Giveaway" and declared it "an unvarnished disaster." 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. 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. He had 291 HR and 414 SB. Bobby Abreus age is 48. 2-time All-Star outfielder who won the Silver Slugger award in 2004 and the Home Run Derby in 2005. The 48-year-old baseball player was born in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela. Before entering the Majors in 1996, he was the Houston Astros Minor League Player of the Year. Should Sweet Lou Piniella be in the Hall of Fame? Bobby Abreu is a well-known player in baseball who has played for Major League Baseball for an extended period. Does Bryan Abreu Have A Brother? Or at least a case against him. 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 His swing is smooth, and he drives the teed-up ball toward the netting on the right side of the cage. They say I dont play hard. 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. At the age of 16, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros. 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. [29] Abreu cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to AAA Albuquerque. Abreu was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros on August 21, 1990. Overall, Abreu hit .284 with a .810 OPS, 1 HR, and 9 RBI in 20 postseason games. High School Liceo Aragua Debut September 1, In 2020 he won the award for the American League's Most Valuable Player Award. In 2000, he finished fourth in the league in triples (10), sixth in doubles (42), seventh in walks (100), and ninth in OBP (.416). That counts. I play when Im hurt. You need to add Rickey Henderson. 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. As for Yost, he was a walking machine (1,614) but only accumulated 1,863 hits and 139 home runs compared to Abreus 288 and 2,470. Abreu is a two-time All-Star, and has won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award and a Silver Slugger Award. While they do not share a blood relation, they are still connected by their surname and professional career. [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). Three of those seven are not in the Hall (Abreu, Barry Bonds, and his father Bobby). Cedric Mullins hit 30 home runs and grounded into two double plays. [1], Abreu logged in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) of 60.2. Is Former Minnesota Twins Catcher Joe Mauer a Future Hall of Famer? They say I dont care I care., Bobby Abreu (July 2006),Philadelphia Daily News. Davey Johnsons Managerial Career and Cooperstown Credentials. However, compared to Bobby Abreu in a sentence? [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. 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. Abreu was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros on August 21, 1990. Don't Laugh: Bobby Abreu's Hall of Fame Case - Cooperstown 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. [33] On April 21, the Mets promoted Abreu from the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, after trading Ike Davis to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bryan Abreu was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on April 22, 1997. Should Donnie Baseball Be in the Hall of Fame? 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. [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. 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). [27], On May 4, 2012, Abreu signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. I watched Bobby Abreu play many years in Philly. 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. Bobby Abreu has never won a World Series. 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. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. 8 career triples, 9 career SB, 25% Extra Bases Taken (which is stunningly low). I don't want to take a chance with someone else. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 11:03PM. 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