vs. HOU 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: "Especially, I thank mom for my life, so now it's the time for me to work for her. "[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. Abreu also flirted with a Triple Crown a few times. Bobby Abreu has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. 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. It was on July 11, 2005, at Comerica Park, that Abreu finally gained nationwide fame. But I hope to have them soon near me, and we can do an interview together. This article was originally posted in March 2019 and has been updated in advance of the 2023 vote. [1], Abreu logged in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) of 60.2. Abreu doesnt fit into any of these buckets, falling just a little bit short with a .291 average, 288 taters, and 400 steals. Despite a then-record-setting performance in the 2005 Home Run Derby, he wasnt a home run hitter. Or write about sports? His family is his life. Find out more. Meanwhile, his Instagram includes a post where he celebrates Christmas and new year with two pretty ladies. The Houston Astros finalized a deal with free agent first baseman Jos Abreu for three years, the team announced Monday night. One of the primary impediments to the Angels trading Bobby Abreu is the perception that he's now a full-time designated hitter. (Players have 10 years of eligibility for the BBWAA ballot, but fall off it if they get less than 5% of the vote). 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. The other two are Darrell Evans and Eddie Yost. He has been a single-season league leader in games played (twice), doubles, and triples. Data Provided By Abreu dated former Miss Universe Alicia Machado; the couple later split, calling off their engagement.[47]. Despite only 15 home runs, he drove in 107 and scored 98 while drawing an MLB-best 124 bases on balls. Should Donnie Baseball Be in the Hall of Fame? "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. Abreus case is strong enough that it deserves a multi-year examination. Abreu was courted by several teams, but he eventually signed a six-year, $68 million deal with the White Sox in October. He was born on January 29, 1987, in Cruces, Cuba. "You know, we definitely going to miss him. [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." Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. If he played any other era, he would be in the HOF! Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Abreu is a two-time All-Star, and has won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award and a Silver Slugger Award. "What you can do is having a clear mind-set and just work.". He was a great hitter. Feb 25, 2022 1:00 PM EST Bobby Abreus story begins in Houston with the Astros. In this program, the children got jerseys, coupons for concessions, and chances to meet Abreu on the field during batting practice. He only hit .260 with 6 home runs after the Mid-Summer Classic. They say I dont care I care., Bobby Abreu (July 2006),Philadelphia Daily News. He could steal bases at a remarkable rate for a big man (220 pounds), winding up with 400 stolen bases. I read the Bible every day, thank God. As with many Cuban players in the big leagues, the details of Abreu's escape from his island remain mostly unknown and mysterious. Twice when walking 100 times, Abreu fell just shy of 100 runs (99 scored in 2003, 98 in 2006). 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. Abreu said he lives a quiet life off the field. a distant second best is slugging percentage. But for now, I just dont have Abreu in my Top 10 on this ballot. Of the other 13, all but 4 had at least 350 home runs. In 2006, Abreu led the major leagues in walks (124), pitches per plate appearance (4.45), and number of pitches seen (3,056), and was second in the major leagues in percent of plate appearances that were walks (18.5%),[15] and led the AL in percentage of pitches taken (66.2), and in walks per plate appearance (.181), third in batting average on balls in play (.375),[15] eighth in on-base percentage (.424), 18th in stolen bases (30), and 19th in doubles (41). 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). 8 career triples, 9 career SB, 25% Extra Bases Taken (which is stunningly low). But I do reserve the right to reconsider., Joe Posnanski,JoeBlogs (Jan. 24, 2022). He gets jealous, but as we say in Cuba, 'There is only one mother, anybody can be your dad.' In 06, Joe Torres Yankees easily won the A.L. That year and the following one (2005) were the only All-Star nods in his career. On the field, they would be #1 and #2). Abreu received MVP votes in 7 different seasons but was not once ever in the top 10 in his league. He loved baseball. And I think its important to make sure we think about overall value when voting for the Hall of Fame. Himself, Barry and Bobby, and Derek Jeter. [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). Its a fact that, if youre a WAR-monger, Abreu (60.2) has a higher one than the recently inducted Vladimir Guerrero (59.5). 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. [31] He was released before the season on March 27. She encouraged him to choose a career in sports, and he gives her credit as the person who helped him become what he is today. The noises echo throughout the complex. 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. Even a casual baseball fan should know the name Bobby Abreu but I doubt very many of you have ever given a second thought to him being worthy of the Hall of Fame. 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. Bobby Abreu is a well-known player in baseball who has played for Major League Baseball for an extended period. At the age of 16, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros. Three of those seven are not in the Hall (Abreu, Barry Bonds, and his father Bobby). On January 21, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league contract with the Phillies. In the present day, his performance hasn't dropped. In May, Abreu was honored as the Player of the Month in the National League, after he hit .396 and 11 home runs. Abreu, a free agent this winter, has spent his entire MLB career to date with the White Sox. We can start by saying that one of Abreus assets is that he was a reliable contributor to his teams. 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. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. 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. However, he reached base just 37 times more than Harold Baines, who. 16,971st in major league history) Jose Abreu hit 30 home runs and grounded into 28 double plays in 2021. What Happened To Nia From Real World Portland? 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Abreu played in the Cuban National Series for Cienfuegos before his defection from Cuba in August 2013. Will Manny Ramirez Ever Be Manny in Cooperstown? 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. 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. The three Abreu's are playing for three different clubs and are all considered talented players in the field. He had 291 HR and 414 SB. 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. He played in over 150 games for each of those 13 campaigns; he was the only player in MLB to accomplish this. He debuts his MLB career with the Chicago sox. Don't Laugh: Bobby Abreu's Hall of Fame Case - Cooperstown In that, his final baseball campaign, he hit .248 with a 97 OPS+ in 155 plate appearances. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The team ran out of days to finish the season. I play every day. 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. You need to add Rickey Henderson. As you can see, Bobby Abreu does indeed have a strong argument for the Hall of Fame. It was Abreu's mother, Daisy Correa Diaz, who encouraged him to leave Cuba. What Abreu has is something that is slowly but surely being recognized throughout the game and that is the ability to get on base. [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. Even with the slow second half in 05, take a look at the consistency in Abreus numbers with the Phillies. WebAt 47 years old, Bobby Abreu height is 183 cm . 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. That counts. vs. This time, my first time with them, I was very close to getting to the World Series, so why not stay? [33] On April 21, the Mets promoted Abreu from the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, after trading Ike Davis to the Pittsburgh Pirates. [29] Abreu cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to AAA Albuquerque. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. They Bonds the father had an excellent career and a reasonable case for the Hall, but hes not in it. 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. Jones played in 150+ games for 11 consecutive seasons but then fell off a cliff, averaging 87 games played in his final 5 campaigns. Regardless, he is the single child in the family. "I'll be happy when my family gets to the United States, when my son gets here, and we are all together. Bobby helped his teams win for a LONG time. Do you have a sports website? Many thanks to him. I can see why he is not in but he is a very good candidate! [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. You need to add Joe Morgan. And if the Hall of Fame was only comprised of no-doubters the Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Babe Ruth types I would not vote for him. [1], In 1999, he made a brief run at the batting title. ve, High School: Aragua (Aragua, Venezuela), Debut: Thats what this piece was all about. September 1, 1996 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. [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. Although he hit just .255 (his lowest total as a full-time player), Abreu had another solid season in 2010. In his first eight superb seasons in Philadelphia, playing mostly for Francona and Larry Bowa, the durable Abreu averaged. Its a spot in the order where the player is expected to drive in runs. In 2007, the Yankees were back in the playoffs as the Wild Card entrant. "A large part of the appeal to us for signing Jose was his professionalism and how serious he was about his craft. The Chicago Cubs are expected to pursue free-agent first baseman Jos Abreu this offseason, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. 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. It was his experience playing for Cuba in the World Baseball Classic and the success of Cuban players like Orlando Hernandez, Jose Contreras, Yasiel Puig, Aroldis Chapman and countless other stars from the island that convinced Abreu that he could do it, too. 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. If you go strictly by Baseball-Reference WAR, his 60.2 is tied for the 8th best (with Andy Pettitte) on the 2023 ballot and a voter is limited to 10 selections. 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He became the first player in Major League history to hit at least one home run in nine out of ten team games. 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 thing is, what if Abreu had started at age 18 or 19, not age 24? [18] He finished the season with a .296 average, 20 home runs, and 100 RBI. I'm definitely not satisfied just being here. My Virtual Ballot & 2022-25 BBWAA Preview, RIP Tommy Lasorda, the Big Dodger in the Sky. 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. In his baseball career, he has participated in several games and received numerous honors. Thanks for reading. When all was said and done a respectable .279 average with 2340 hits, 439 homers, 1412 rbis, .841 ops but only a 28 WAR. 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. 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). 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. 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. On the perennially contending Yankees, that changed. Consistency is really underrated and also playing in a team full of enhancing drugs and not using should be awarded. His name is Bobby Abreu. 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. Edmonds only played as many as 120 games (not 150) in 11 seasons. "For me, I had just one thought: I wanted to provide my mom, sister, my kid, my dad with things I couldn't provide them in Cuba," said Abreu, who is from Cienfuegos. Abreu, the 2020 AL MVP, gets $19.5 million in each of the next three seasons. Hes the guy you use to sell people on why WAR doesnt work. 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. Bobby and Josh share the same surname and profession, which is why they are always compared. As a player who was perennially underrated, Abreu wasnt selected to the All-Star squad until 2004. In the ALCS against Abreus former team (the Yankees), however, he hit just .160 with a .276 OBP. 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 1990 he was signed as a free Astro. Defensively, Abreu had been a solid performer in his 20s but regressed significantly in his 30s. Bobby Abreu hit 3rd in the lineup in 67% of his career plate appearances. [1] Abreu became the first Phillie outfielder since Greg Luzinski with back-to-back 20 homer seasons. 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. 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