[32], On March 31, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. 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. 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Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "A large part of the appeal to us for signing Jose was his professionalism and how serious he was about his craft. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. They I don't want to disclose it due to their security. He delivered under-the-radar excellence over a long career though he was no Dwight Evans (whoshould be in the Hall). [12] Abreu became the first Angels player to reach those figures in batting average and RBI in one calendar month since Tim Salmon, who hit .390 with 32 RBI in 27 games in July 1997. I'm definitely not satisfied just being here. Dustin Pedroia Retires: Will he Make the Hall of Fame? He spent his first nine major league seasons with the Chicago White Abreu received MVP votes in 7 different seasons but was not once ever in the top 10 in his league. He had 13 consecutive seasons in which he logged over 150 games and was a positive contributor (at least offensively) in all of those 13 campaigns. 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. 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. Luis Tiant Turns 80: Will He Ever Make the Hall of Fame? Born: 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. 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. Because of his special abilities and capabilities, his career blossomed quickly. Konerko was always overlooked, even as a player. El Come Dulce, La Leche are nicknames for Bobby Abreu. He lives near the White Sox complex and rarely leaves the premises. Please follow Cooperstown Cred on Twitter @cooperstowncred. Does Jorge Posada Deserve a Closer Look for the Hall of Fame? 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In his third season on the ballot, Abreu received just 8.6% of the vote after getting 8.7% last year. Many thanks to him. At not quite his best (with the Yankees, Angels, Dodgers, and Mets), he was a solid starting player turned DH and pinch-hitter. In the present day, his performance hasn't dropped. Its also higher than Ichiro Suzukis (60.0), who is widely considered a lock to make the Hall on the first ballot in 2025. I think if we did that, Bobbys number would be almost identical to Vlads. Of these, five are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.[2]. 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. Should Roger Maris Have a Plaque in the Hall of Fame? Edmonds only played as many as 120 games (not 150) in 11 seasons. They were spotted together at the stadium in 2019. 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. 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. Afterward, teammate Jimmy Rollins proclaimed Abreu the King of Venezuela.. So, Abreus position on this list is not necessarily an indicator that he is unworthy of the Hall of Fame but an indicator of why hes having a rough time with the BBWAA voters because he never had the wow factor that Guerrero and Jones had. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. "I've had a lot of people next to me helping me out and teaching me things so I can get a better idea of how Major League Baseball is like.". In 98 games he slashed .277/.427/.434 with a 118 OPS+, 8 HR, and 65 RBI. Abreu, who was the Yankees prize return from the Houston Astros two winters ago in the Brian McCain trade, is a hard thrower with a big-league curveball and On January 21, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league contract with the Phillies. 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. Nine players who arent in the Hall have done it 4 times. And I think its important to make sure we think about overall value when voting for the Hall of Fame. [26] Abreu was released by the Angels on April 27, 2012 and replaced on the roster by future Rookie of the Year and MVP Award winner Mike Trout. Sam Carlson Port Protection Singer Son Kelly Carlson Makes An Appearance On The Show, Jason Segel Siblings Are Sister Alison Segel and Brother Adam Segel. At the age of 16, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [16] The six RBIs tied Gil McDougald's 55-year franchise record for most in one inning (McDougald batted in six runs in one inning in 1951, his rookie season). Does Bryan Abreu Have A Brother? [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. 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. He played in 92 games with the Dodgers, hitting .246 with three home runs and 19 RBI. Abreus case is strong enough that it deserves a multi-year examination. [29] Abreu cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to AAA Albuquerque. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 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. The low WAR is based mostly on poor fielding metrics and the fact that, statistically speaking, he didnt run at all. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, who duplicated Houstons mistake by trading him on the same day to the Philadelphia Phillies for shortstop Kevin Stocker. vs. HOU 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: 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. The case of Evans (1,605 BB), an overlooked star third baseman from the 1970s and 80s, represents the challenge Abreu faces. In Turmero, Aragua State, Venezuela the player was born on March 11, 1974. The Chicago Cubs are expected to pursue free-agent first baseman Jos Abreu this offseason, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Cedric Mullins hit 30 home runs and grounded into two double plays. Despite a then-record-setting performance in the 2005 Home Run Derby, he wasnt a home run hitter. Here is how he ranked in certain statistical categories: 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. 3rd year on BBWAA ballot in 2021: Received 8.6% of the vote in 2022. [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." 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. [14] Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bill Conlin called the trade "the Great Gillick Giveaway" and declared it "an unvarnished disaster." Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Bobby Abreu is that guy on this ballot Even looking back, purely from a statistical standpoint, I dont see any year when Abreu was really a top-end MVP candidate When Abreu was playing, I would call him the MBGPIBH Most Boring Good Player In Baseball History. An international star, Abreu hit .453 with 33 homers and 93 RBIs in 66 games during a historic 2010-11 season in Cuba, after which he was named the Cuban League's Most Valuable Player. I don't know if I'm happy right now, but I'm content with where I am," Abreu said in Spanish. Exceeded rookie limits during 1997 season, More Bobby Abreu Pages at Baseball Reference. I watched Bobby Abreu play many years in Philly. 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. In this program, the children got jerseys, coupons for concessions, and chances to meet Abreu on the field during batting practice. [1], Abreu logged in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) of 60.2. Abreu was involved in many events in the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley communities. 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. 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. They say I dont care I care., Bobby Abreu (July 2006),Philadelphia Daily News. "I'll be happy when my family gets to the United States, when my son gets here, and we are all together. Hes a pretty good company for Slaughter and Smith. Hed have 3000 hits easily. Jose Abreu is the first Cuban baseman player who plays for the Chicago Sox. But for now, I just dont have Abreu in my Top 10 on this ballot. Abreu is a two-time All-Star, and has won a (Age 22-174d, Abreu said he lives a quiet life off the field. If we included non-HOF players, that number only jumps to 12. The point of this boring story is that, to recognize the excellence of Bobby Abreu, you have to look at his all-around game. Bobby Abreu has never won a World Series. Or write about sports? Abreu led the N.L. Whether he is in the cage or in pre-workouts or on the field, he has a purpose, and you can tell this is a guy who takes what he does very seriously and wants to maximize his talent.". 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. Even though he has not mentioned their name, fans have identified them as his mother and sister, as it is tagged as family. 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. Bobby > Helton. In the ALCS against Abreus former team (the Yankees), however, he hit just .160 with a .276 OBP. He hopes all of the hard work -- the hours spent in the batting cage before his teammates arrive at the complex and after they have pulled out of the parking lot -- will pay off. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. 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Abreu did a lot of things well offensively but didnt do anything in spectacular fashion. November 29, 2022. I don't want to take a chance with someone else. Before going to the case in favor, lets start with the case against Bobby Abreu for the Hall of Fame. 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. Without going into detail, I would say that, if you were to rank players from the 1990s and 2000s, virtually nobody would rank Abreu ahead of Vladdy or Ichiro. [28] He was designated for assignment on August 1, 2012. 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. On Jaws, Abreu is somewhere above Enos Slaughter, but behind Reggie Smith Sam Crawford and Larry Walker, all of whom are similar players. 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. Abreu was the 2004 recipient of the Phillies Community Service award and the Phillies' representative for MLB's Roberto Clemente Award. While they do not share a blood relation, they are still connected by their surname and professional career. 79. Gary Sheffield has tremendous hitting numbers; his WAR is similar to Abreus because of brutally bad defensive metrics. He has a special bond with Alexei Ramirez, Dayan Viciedo, Adrian Nieto, who are also from Cuba, along with other Latinos on the team. Abreu is one of those players who was sneaky good. He also hit a career-high 31 home runs and had a career-high 110 RBI. Bobby Abreu has yet to crack 10% in the Hall of Fame vote in his first three turns on the BBWAA ballot, so there isnt a plethora of proverbial ink spilled on why he belongs in the Hall of Fame. 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. [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. [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. In His Final Season, Has CC Sabathia Crossed the Hall of Fame Finish Line? Davey Johnsons Managerial Career and Cooperstown Credentials. On February 20, 2012, Burnett was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Yankees signed Ral Ibaez to be the DH. Consistency is really underrated and also playing in a team full of enhancing drugs and not using should be awarded. He got 40.6% of the vote in his 8th turn on the ballot this past January. Bobby Abreu and Jose Abreu are talented baseball field players representing two different teams. 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