But, I'm not trying to spend all spring talking about Jose Abreu." 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. "Those experiences have helped me out a lot so I can be here," he said. You need to add Craig Biggio. 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. Abreu led the N.L. He and his wife, Yusmary, are believed to have left Cuba in the middle of the night sometime last summer and made their way to Haiti to begin Abreu's process of becoming eligible to sign with a Major League club. 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. Only 11 HOFers who played at least 51% of their games in RF, have a higher WAR. As a player who was perennially underrated, Abreu wasnt selected to the All-Star squad until 2004. 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. His 1,476 walks are the 20th most in the history of baseball. 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. [1], In 2004, Abreu got his first All-Star berth, being voted in as the National League All-Star Final Vote winner in online voting on MLB.com. a distant second best is slugging percentage. Youre delusional. In His Final Season, Has CC Sabathia Crossed the Hall of Fame Finish Line? Should Sweet Lou Piniella be in the Hall of Fame? His rate of doubles (per PA) was so-so as well. Abreu hit a walk-off double on July 9, 2008 against the Tampa Bay Rays. There are a few advocates, however, worth noting: A five-tool player with dazzling speed, a sweet left-handed stroke, and enough power to win a Home Run Derby, Abreu was a stathead favorite thanks to his otherworldly plate discipline. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. [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. Jose Abreu is the first Cuban baseman player who plays for the Chicago Sox. Abreu is on an impressive list of players with multiple seasons with 100 Runs and 100 Walks (six times) but Eddie Yost did it 5 times. One of four players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB (Barry Bonds, Jeter, Bobby Bonds). However, because Abreus Extra Bases Taken percentage (42%) is relatively low, his stolen base prowess doesnt contribute a significant amount to his WAR calculation. 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. Even at 37, he contributed 21 stolen bases, his 13th season with at least 20. 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 baseball player whose relation to Bobby Abreu and Jose Abreu has raised confusion among the people. However, he was no more than a supporting cast member on any of those teams. Of these, five are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.[2]. Abreu got off to a terrific start with the Yankees. 16,971st in major league history) J.D. The Polarizing Hall of Fame Case of Omar Vizquel, Andy Pettittes Complicated Hall of Fame Case. [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). 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). The only part of the all-around thats missing here is defense, which is rated as average by the metrics during his peak. Hes highly unlikely to come close this year. Abreu did a lot of things well offensively but didnt do anything in spectacular fashion. Meanwhile, his friends are like the lights on the side of the road as they brighten the walkway and make the stroll enjoyable. [14] Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bill Conlin called the trade "the Great Gillick Giveaway" and declared it "an unvarnished disaster." He would have had more stolen bases, more times on base, more runs scoredbut he was even more valuable batting third or fourth, How many still-active players will, in the next 10 years, surpass what hes accomplished?. He loved baseball. He was pretty interested in sports from an early age. "Happy? In 2000, he finished fourth in the league in triples (10), sixth in doubles (42), seventh in walks (100), and ninth in OBP (.416). You can argue it already has. Bobby Abreu Bob Kelly Abreu (El Comedulce or La Leche) Bats Left, Throws Right Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb. As a result, his .486 SLG was just average for a 1B/DH in the last 25 years. "A large part of the appeal to us for signing Jose was his professionalism and how serious he was about his craft. There are 11 players with more TOB that are not yet in the Hall: Rose, three not yet eligible players (Albert Pujols, Adrian Beltre, and Miguel Cabrera), four PED-linked players (Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Rafael Palmeiro, Sheffield, Manny Ramirez), Omar Vizquel, and Rusty Staub. I watched Bobby Abreu play many years in Philly. 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. Afterward, teammate Jimmy Rollins proclaimed Abreu the King of Venezuela.. "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. I don't want to take a chance with someone else. 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. Bobby Abreu weighed 220 lbs (99 kg) when playing. [35][36] However, just four days later on August 14, the Mets re-signed Abreu to another minor league contract. "My dad gets jealous sometimes, because I don't talk a lot about him in interviews. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Q8nWwSXFRRNIfVa8rHt3PQ',sig:'-pBPRd7khrWBF96uKeFNCJg5kNHN9xTju6GvinVfUUU=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'479895771',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); If you add up all times players reached base (hits, BB, HBP, and times reaching base on an error) during their careers, Abreu ranks 52nd with 4,051 times reached. "I like to be at home and have my time for my music, to watch news, read the Bible. Left unprotected in the 1997 MLB Expansion Draft when the Astros decided to keep fellow Venezuelan outfielder Richard Hidalgo, Abreu was selected by the then Tampa Bay Devil Rays, only to be dealt hours later to the Phillies for shortstop Kevin Stocker,[8] a trade regarded among the worst in MLB history. 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. 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. Nine players who arent in the Hall have done it 4 times. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ZIiX49a2Sg9jKfs0FFMXQw',sig:'RG5Vt7R06UYzW-20Pv9xxe6tS4Y-gJP-XPmS4I56JMg=',w:'594px',h:'388px',items:'120261376',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Anyway, Abreu had 6 different seasons in which he walked 100 or more times while also scoring 100 or more runs. November 29, 2022. He delivered under-the-radar excellence over a long career though he was no Dwight Evans (whoshould be in the Hall). [32], On March 31, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. 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. Appreciating Albert Pujols Hall of Fame Career. [7] He played in 59 games for the Astros in 1997, hitting .250 with three home runs and 26 RBI. 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If we included non-HOF players, that number only jumps to 12. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. [39], Abreu was noted for his plate discipline. Its also a significant advantage when comparing him to the other players on the previous list. I might not run into walls. In his baseball career, he has participated in several games and received numerous honors. This isnt to say that Abreu was a better offensive performer than Gwynn (the Padres legend toiled in pitchers parks and in a less super-charged offensive era) but that its a lot closer than their first-ballot Hall of Fame support (97.6% for Gwynn, 5.5% for Abreu). Will Lou Whitaker Join Alan Trammell in the Hall of Fame? In 2007, the Yankees were back in the playoffs as the Wild Card entrant. Not bad, but nothing that augments a Cooperstown resume. 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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. Scott Rolen is Elected to the Hall of Fame, First-Time Candidates on the 2023 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot, Cooperstown Justice: Fred McGriff is Elected to the Hall of Fame, Rafael Palmeiro is on the Hall of Fame Ballot Again, Peak Performance: Albert Belles Case for the Hall of Fame, Contemporary Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot Announced, Dusty Baker, Win or Lose, Will Have a Future Plaque in the Hall of Fame, Perennially Underrated, the Hall of Fame Case for Dwight Evans, From 1977 to 2022: Enjoying the All-Star Game, Why Keith Hernandez Belongs in the Hall of Fame, Miguel Cabrera Joins The Exclusive 3,000/500 Club. In the history of baseball, only 14 players have managed that many 100 Run/100 BB seasons. Still, unless you play in every game (like Ripken), its hard to build a Cooperstown argument based on games played. He has been a single-season league leader in games played (twice), doubles, and triples. Do you have a sports website? The single traditional statistic that correlates best with run production is OBP. Will Manny Ramirez Ever Be Manny in Cooperstown? Even though he has not mentioned their name, fans have identified them as his mother and sister, as it is tagged as family. Abreu bought $10,000 worth of tickets to most Friday night games for children in his "Abreu's Amigos" organization during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. 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? WebBryan Abreu. The truth is, there wasn't much left for the slugger to accomplish in Cuba. Build a Cooperstown argument based on games played ( twice ), its to... 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