In the first five of those 100 RBI seasons, Abreu drove those runs while also drawing over 100 walks. 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. 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. My Virtual Ballot & 2022-25 BBWAA Preview, RIP Tommy Lasorda, the Big Dodger in the Sky. As with many Cuban players in the big leagues, the details of Abreu's escape from his island remain mostly unknown and mysterious. Abreu did a lot of things well offensively but didnt do anything in spectacular fashion. 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). [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? 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 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. He grew up in a well-settled family so it was easy for him to pursue his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. [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). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Abreu hit a walk-off double on July 9, 2008 against the Tampa Bay Rays. 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. Jones played in 150+ games for 11 consecutive seasons but then fell off a cliff, averaging 87 games played in his final 5 campaigns. Consistent excellence deserves to be applauded., Eno Sarris, The Athletic (Jan. 8, 2023). [34] He was designated for assignment on August 4 and officially released on August 10. Abreu fit well into the Yankees lineup. The noises echo throughout the complex. On the field, they would be #1 and #2). Exceeded rookie limits during 1997 season, More Bobby Abreu Pages at Baseball Reference. We can start by saying that one of Abreus assets is that he was a reliable contributor to his teams. As a result, his .486 SLG was just average for a 1B/DH in the last 25 years. [32], On March 31, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. "A large part of the appeal to us for signing Jose was his professionalism and how serious he was about his craft. [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. Abreu was courted by several teams, but he eventually signed a six-year, $68 million deal with the White Sox in October. a distant second best is slugging percentage. I'm definitely not satisfied just being here. The low WAR is based mostly on poor fielding metrics and the fact that, statistically speaking, he didnt run at all. Woah raising the bar for your future pun intended analysis of HoF worthy (or not) players. 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. In 2020 he won the award for the American League's Most Valuable Player Award. [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. That line wasnt written very well. This time, my first time with them, I was very close to getting to the World Series, so why not stay? As weve previously noted, the Angels won the 09 ALDS but then fell to Abreus former team, the Yankees, in the ALCS. 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. Overall, Abreu hit .284 with a .810 OPS, 1 HR, and 9 RBI in 20 postseason games. The single traditional statistic that correlates best with run production is OBP. If you create a 98 Run/100 BB club, Abreu is one of just 7 players to achieve this 8 times (Bonds, Gehrig, Ruth, Thomas, Thome, and Williams are the others). They say I dont care I care., Bobby Abreu (July 2006),Philadelphia Daily News. Jose Abreu is the first Cuban baseman player who plays for the Chicago Sox. 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.". 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. 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 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. [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. Edmonds only played as many as 120 games (not 150) in 11 seasons. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. His swing is smooth, and he drives the teed-up ball toward the netting on the right side of the cage. Hes getting overlooked. [7] He played in 59 games for the Astros in 1997, hitting .250 with three home runs and 26 RBI. Bobby Abreus peak was at the height of the PED era (1998-2004). I dont go strictly by WAR; I use it as a guide to further study. Feedback on our suggestions. Abreu was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros on August 21, 1990. 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]. 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). Bernie Williams: Should this Great Yankee be in the Hall of Fame? Jose Abreu's feet are square and his head is held high. He had good but not awesome power. Abreu, the 2020 AL MVP, gets $19.5 million in each of the next three seasons. 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. Still, unless you play in every game (like Ripken), its hard to build a Cooperstown argument based on games played. In his first eight superb seasons in Philadelphia, playing mostly for Francona and Larry Bowa, the durable Abreu averaged. Abreu had an 18-year career in which only twice he was considered worthy of making the All-Star Game. Some scouts wonder how Abreu will handle big league pitching or if he is nimble enough to move around defensively at first base. And when it comes to baseball, it's the same routine: baseball, baseball and more baseball.". 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. Twice when walking 100 times, Abreu fell just shy of 100 runs (99 scored in 2003, 98 in 2006). Regardless, when it comes to consistent durability, Abreu has a record thats hard to beat. 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.". He has a special bond with Alexei Ramirez, Dayan Viciedo, Adrian Nieto, who are also from Cuba, along with other Latinos on the team. His 105 OPS+, while still above league average, was his lowest as a full-time player. Hed have 3000 hits easily. High School Liceo Aragua Debut September 1, East; they were matched up in the ALDS against Jim Leylands Detroit Tigers. The slugger isn't worried. You need to add Craig Biggio. Afterward, teammate Jimmy Rollins proclaimed Abreu the King of Venezuela.. Abreu doesnt fit into any of these buckets, falling just a little bit short with a .291 average, 288 taters, and 400 steals. While they do not share a blood relation, they are still connected by their surname and professional career. 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? On July 30, 2006, Abreu was traded along with Cory Lidle to the New York Yankees for minor league shortstop C. J. Henry (a 2005 first-round draft pick), left-hander Matt Smith (a seven-year minor league veteran), catcher Jesus Sanchez, and right-hander Carlos Monasteriosall low-level prospects in the Yankee organization. Is Former Minnesota Twins Catcher Joe Mauer a Future Hall of Famer? 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. 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. [19] However, after Vladimir Guerrero was moved to DH due to injury, Abreu saw more action at his natural position in right field. 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). 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. But the mother is the most important thing," he said. Cedric Mullins hit 30 home runs and grounded into two double plays. His rate of doubles (per PA) was so-so as well. In his baseball career, he has participated in several games and received numerous honors. Like you said, he was great at many different parts of the game. "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. WebBobby Abreu Position: Rightfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-0 , 220lb (183cm, 99kg) Born: March 11, 1974 (Age: 48-345d) in Maracay, Venezuela ve More bio, uniform, draft, One could argue that Abreu, as an on-base machine, was underappreciated in the MVP voting but the all-around metric of WAR (Wins Above Replacement) only places him in the top 10 of his league once (he was 9th in 1999). Your elevator speech should be something along these lines: There have been better base stealers, run producers, home run hitters, and on base guys (although not many), but there has been virtually no one who excelled at all of them like Bobby Abreu. WebAt 47 years old, Bobby Abreu height is 183 cm . "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. The Cooperstown Candidacy for Mark Buehrle. On February 20, 2012, Burnett was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Yankees signed Ral Ibaez to be the DH. Abreu was an incredibly player with an exceedingly rare skill set and is certainly worthy of serious Hall of Fame consideration. He had 268 HR and 689 SB. Regardless, he is the single child in the family. 18 of those 31 had a career batting average of .300 or better. After making his Major League Baseball debut in September 1996, he opened the 1997 season as the Astros starting right fielder. Almost every eligible and non-PED-linked player with more times on base than Abreu is in the Hall of Fame except Rusty Staub. September 28, 2014 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. 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. [14] Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bill Conlin called the trade "the Great Gillick Giveaway" and declared it "an unvarnished disaster." A more exclusive club is 280 HRs and 400 SB of which Abreu is 1 of 5. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Of these, five are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.[2]. Bobby Abreu is a well-known player in baseball who has played for Major League Baseball for an extended period. He delivered under-the-radar excellence over a long career though he was no Dwight Evans (whoshould be in the Hall). Bobby Abreu Bob Kelly Abreu (El Comedulce or La Leche) Bats Left, Throws Right Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb. Thats what this piece was all about. He made his debut in baseball in 2013. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. When other players took days off, like in Larry Walkers case, who replaced him? [29] Abreu cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to AAA Albuquerque. I might not dive. Find out more. Is there a Hall of Fame Case for Francisco Rodriguez? Bobby Abreu was underappreciated as a player; is his Hall of Fame case also getting overlooked? 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. And I think its important to make sure we think about overall value when voting for the Hall of Fame. Later, he found his passion and chose sport as a career, and now he is a successful player. [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. 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. vs. In 2007, the Yankees were back in the playoffs as the Wild Card entrant. In eight different seasons, Abreu did in fact drive in 100 or more runs. Hes a pretty good company for Slaughter and Smith. In 58 games down the stretch of the 06 campaign, he slashed .330/.419/.507 with 7 HR and 42 RBI. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Most of the next 15 balls are smashed up the middle. 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. Despite a then-record-setting performance in the 2005 Home Run Derby, he wasnt a home run hitter. There was, however, another first-time candidate from the 2020 ballot who continues to deserve serious consideration. Despite only 15 home runs, he drove in 107 and scored 98 while drawing an MLB-best 124 bases on balls. Objectivity is the most important thing. He started playing at the age of 14. He played in 92 games with the Dodgers, hitting .246 with three home runs and 19 RBI. The thing is, JAWS has him very highly rated. Of the 19 players ahead of Abreu on the all-time walks list, all but four are in the Hall of Fame. 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]. In baseball history, there are 87 players who have logged at least 10,000 plate appearances. Abreus strongest case is that he stole vastly more bases than most of the other hitters with a higher OPS+. 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