In the history of baseball, only 14 players have managed that many 100 Run/100 BB seasons. Through 2014, Abreu led active ballplayers in doubles (565), walks (1,456), and outfield assists (136), was fifth in runs scored (1,441) and stolen bases (400), seventh in extra-base hits (911) and on-base percentage (.396), and tenth in runs batted in (1,363). 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. He only hit .260 with 6 home runs after the Mid-Summer Classic. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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). 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). 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). At his best, with the Philadelphia Phillies (from 1998-2005), he was overshadowed by players using Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs). 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.". I know that isn't exactly my case, but I know I give her that preference.". Hes the guy you use to sell people on why WAR doesnt work. [11] He finished the season with a .301 average, 30 home runs, and 105 RBI, and ranked among the National League top five in five offensive categories: runs (fourth, 118) -- the third time in six years that he scored 118 runs, doubles (fourth, 47), stolen bases (third, 40a career high), walks (second, 127a career high) and on-base percentage (fifth, .428). Bobby Abreu has never won a World Series. 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. Is there a Hall of Fame Case for Francisco Rodriguez? "I'll be happy when my family gets to the United States, when my son gets here, and we are all together. For now, Im swayed by the fact that the two-time All-Star would seem out of place in a Hall of Fame. vs. In the end, I couldnt ignore that he finished his career with more WAR, homers, stolen bases, and a better OPS than more than half of the current Hall of Fame outfielders. Todd Helton is not close to Bobby Abreu. 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. Cobra: Will Dave Parker have Another Chance to Strike at Cooperstown? [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. 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. 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. Abreu fit well into the Yankees lineup. At the age of 16, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros. Only once (by Silver Slugger) was he recognized as the best-hitting right fielder in his league. One more thingBobby was always happy, loved the fans, and smiled everyday at the Park. They were spotted together at the stadium in 2019. "[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. And when it comes to baseball, it's the same routine: baseball, baseball and more baseball.". The thing is, what if Abreu had started at age 18 or 19, not age 24? Like you said, he was great at many different parts of the game. [8] His .446 career-high OBP was third in the league and he tied for the league lead in triples with 11.[1]. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. He also finished with more Runs, RBI, Doubles, HR, Walks, and Stolen Bases, than Gwynn. [28] He was designated for assignment on August 1, 2012. [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. In His Final Season, Has CC Sabathia Crossed the Hall of Fame Finish Line? Edmonds only played as many as 120 games (not 150) in 11 seasons. But with open slots on my ballot, I decided to vote for him, hoping voters give him a closer look in the future., Rustin Dodd,The Athletic (Jan. 8, 2023), In each of his first three seasons, Abreu was never top 10, but over the course of those three seasons, he was the sixth-best player in baseball by Wins Above Replacement. Abreu was already annoyed that he would not be playing every day for the Angels, and when he learned what Burnett had done, he ordered Angels' management to either play him every day as the designated hitter or trade him. I have decided to put Abreu on my virtual ballot because Im a big Hall advocate. Nine players who arent in the Hall have done it 4 times. Its a spot in the order where the player is expected to drive in runs. 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. "A part of my family is still there, but thank God, my mom, dad, my sister and my brother-in-law are at a safe place. He responded by winning the contest with a whopping 41 home runs, 14 more than the previous record. The only part of the all-around thats missing here is defense, which is rated as average by the metrics during his peak. 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. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. (Although Olivia peak years might have been better) You can not over estimate the value of hitting .291 and OBP of .395. Find out more. Even with the slow second half in 05, take a look at the consistency in Abreus numbers with the Phillies. Being active on Instagram, he often shares photos, reels, and day stories about his matches, to his 26.2K followers. 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. Woah raising the bar for your future pun intended analysis of HoF worthy (or not) players. Abreu also flirted with a Triple Crown a few times. How about a case for Konerko? It was Abreu's mother, Daisy Correa Diaz, who encouraged him to leave Cuba. Abreu dated former Miss Universe Alicia Machado; the couple later split, calling off their engagement.[47]. In his first eight superb seasons in Philadelphia, playing mostly for Francona and Larry Bowa, the durable Abreu averaged. On the perennially contending Yankees, that changed. In the present day, his performance hasn't dropped. In April 2012, having lost the DH job to Kendrys Morales, Abreu was released. There was grumbling in Philly that Abreu was overpaid and that he didnt play hard enough. Nobody ever wrote, Abreu led the ______ to the postseason.. Bryan is private about his personal life and does not talk much about his family on Instagram. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. To keep up that kind of OBP for so long, while still contributing good power and stolen base ability, is a really rare, and really valuable, combination. He grew up playing stickball in his hometown Turnero, an impoverished village in the north-central part of the country. So I keep on working every day, and I don't get tired of it. However, thanks to an outfield logjam, a fractured hand, and a poor attitude after a demotion to AAA, Abreu was left unprotected for the November 97 expansion draft. 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. 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. Bernie Williams: Should this Great Yankee be in the Hall of Fame? You need to add Joe Morgan. There was, however, another first-time candidate from the 2020 ballot who continues to deserve serious consideration. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Dustin Pedroia Retires: Will he Make the Hall of Fame? But, I'm not trying to spend all spring talking about Jose Abreu." However, he reached base just 37 times more than Harold Baines, who. [38] He singled in his final at-bat on September 28. 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. Furthermore, the only 3 other players to accomplish this rare feat are Hall of Famers Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, and Ed Delahanty. 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. Has Yadier Molina Successfully Framed His Hall of Fame Case? She even helped pick his jersey No. 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 his first two seasons in Anaheim, Abreu continued to be a useful player with the bat, posting a 118 OPS+. 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. I might not dive. Abreu hit a walk-off double on July 9, 2008 against the Tampa Bay Rays. He still contributed 20 HR, 78 RBI, 88 Runs scored and 24 steals with a 118 OPS+. Regardless, when it comes to consistent durability, Abreu has a record thats hard to beat. I agree. On January 21, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league contract with the Phillies. RELATED: Tim Anderson focused on positive energy for 2023 season Anderson has had Abreu as his first baseman for 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. 18 of those 31 had a career batting average of .300 or better. Abreu is financially set for life, and his family could join him in the United States sometime soon. [1], In 2003, Abreu was fourth in the league in walks (109), seventh in sacrifice flies (7), eighth in OBP (.409), and ninth in stolen bases (22). He made his debut in baseball in 2013. He had two seasons in which he collected thirty home runs and thirty stolen bases, making him one of thirteen players to have achieved the 3030 club twice in a career. September 28, 2014 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. The Hall of Fame Debate About Chase Utley, David Wright: Cooperstown Cred for Mr. Met, Todd Helton and the Ongoing Coors Field Hall of Fame Debate. 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. He batted .297 with 15 home runs and 107 RBI in the 2006 season. If we included non-HOF players, that number only jumps to 12. I play every day. Abreu is known as "El Comedulce" in Venezuela. WebMore Jos Abreu Pages at Baseball Reference Oracle Jos Abreu page at the Bullpen Wiki 2022 White Sox 2022 White Sox (81-81, 2nd place in AL Central) 40-man Roster a distant second best is slugging percentage. On the field, they would be #1 and #2). Although he has not talked about his parents, he has shared a close relationship with his mother. Should Sweet Lou Piniella be in the Hall of Fame? He had 268 HR and 689 SB. [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. "What you can do is having a clear mind-set and just work.". I cant recall thinking or hearing a case for him as an all-time luminary among right fielder., Alex Speier, Boston Globe,(Jan. 10, 2023), Theres usually one guy on every Hall of Fame ballot who has me absolutely stumped. Bobby Abreu had 288 home runs over his career. However, compared to Bobby Abreu in a sentence? Its a fact that, if youre a WAR-monger, Abreu (60.2) has a higher one than the recently inducted Vladimir Guerrero (59.5). Spider-Man: Does Torii Hunter Have a Hall of Fame Case? If a players WAR is surprisingly high (like Abreus), thats a beacon that tells me that more analysis is required. Because of his special abilities and capabilities, his career blossomed quickly. 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. 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. 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