One of the best players in the history of Cuba, Abreu won the Cuban In his first eight superb seasons in Philadelphia, playing mostly for Francona and Larry Bowa, the durable Abreu averaged. 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 t Of course, we have to take into account the era and the parks a player played in to make sense of those numbers. On February 12, 2009, Abreu signed a $5million, one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and was expected to play left field. I'm definitely not satisfied just being here. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'epYa9YLXQxpWGLnaMfug5A',sig:'QCNR_Q_hdPFD6MV-pK1kEoGmu0hYvJ77MumBHAYz_ow=',w:'594px',h:'414px',items:'81667860',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Abreu became a free agent after the 2008 season and signed with the Los Angeles Angels for 2009. 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. In April 2012, having lost the DH job to Kendrys Morales, Abreu was released. 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. [14] Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bill Conlin called the trade "the Great Gillick Giveaway" and declared it "an unvarnished disaster." He got 40.6% of the vote in his 8th turn on the ballot this past January. Should Donnie Baseball Be in the Hall of Fame? After getting off to a slow start in (2007), Abreu finished the season strong putting up 101 RBI, 16 home runs and a .283 batting average. And when it comes to baseball, it's the same routine: baseball, baseball and more baseball.". Please follow Cooperstown Cred on Twitter @cooperstowncred. Gwynn has him by 4 points in OPS+ and 9 wins in WAR. I think if we did that, Bobbys number would be almost identical to Vlads. First-time Candidates on the 2021 Hall of Fame Ballot: Position Players, First-Time Candidates on the 2021 Hall of Fame Ballot: The Pitchers, Clayton Kershaw Gets His Ring, Cementing his Hall of Fame Legacy, Dusty Bakers Last Chance, October Curse & Hall of Fame Prognosis, Derek Jeter and Larry Walker Elected to the Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Projected Vote, Jason Giambi: on the 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot, Cooperstown Cred Virtual Ballot for the Hall of Fame Class of 2020, Ian Kinsler Retires as a Long-Shot Hall of Fame Candidate, Astros (1996-97), Phillies (1998-2006), Yankees (2006-08), Angels (2009-2012), Dodgers (2012), Mets (2014), Career: .291 BA, .395 OBP, .475 SLG, 288 HR, 1,363 RBI, 2,470 Hits, 400 SB, Career: 1,476 walks (20th most in Major League Baseball history), 2-time All-Star, 2004 Silver Slugger, 2005 Gold Glove Award winner, One of seven players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB (Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson, Jeter, Craig Biggio, Joe Morgan, Bobby Bonds), Abreu reached base by hit, walk, or HBP 3,979 times in 10,081 career plate appearances, Gwynn reached base by hit, walk, or HBP 3,955 times in 10,232 career plate appearances, WAR (41.6): 6th (behind Bonds, Rodriguez, Todd Helton, Andruw Jones, Scott Rolen), OPS+ (143): 13th (behind 6 PED-linked players plus Carlos Delgado, Helton, Giles, Edmonds, Walker, and Berkman), Times on Base (1,999): 4th (behind Bonds, Helton, and Bagwell), OBP (.416): 6th (behind Bonds, Helton, Walker, Jason Giambi, Ramirez), SB (203): 6th (behind Tony Womack, Eric Young, Luis Castillo, Damon, and Juan Pierre). Abreu had 83 more extra-base hits despite 1,148 fewer plate appearances. WebBobby Abreu and Jose Abreu are talented baseball field players representing two different teams. Hes highly unlikely to come close this year. At his best, with the Philadelphia Phillies (from 1998-2005), he was overshadowed by players using Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs). [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). Overall, in what started off as a mediocre season, the left-handed-hitting Venezuelan hit .297 with a .424 OBP. But for now, I just dont have Abreu in my Top 10 on this ballot. [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. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. "My dad gets jealous sometimes, because I don't talk a lot about him in interviews. On February 20, 2012, Burnett was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Yankees signed Ral Ibaez to be the DH. Does Jorge Posada Deserve a Closer Look for the Hall of Fame? Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. [40][41] In 2009, he led the American League in percent of pitches taken at 67.5%,[42] while also having the fourth lowest percentage of swinging at the first pitch at 9.5%. But I hope to have them soon near me, and we can do an interview together. 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. 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. But the mother is the most important thing," he said. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Its also a significant advantage when comparing him to the other players on the previous list. He posted on-base percentages of .400 or higher eight times (.395 for his career) thanks to his ability to take a walk (100 or more eight years in a row). Abreu, the 2020 AL MVP, gets $19.5 million in each of the next three seasons. He could steal bases at a remarkable rate for a big man (220 pounds), winding up with 400 stolen bases. He signed a contract with the Astros as an international free agent. High School Liceo Aragua Debut September 1, He was pretty interested in sports from an early age. Andruw Jones has been on six ballots and, despite 10 Gold Gloves to go with his respectable power numbers, barely cleared 5% in his first two turns on the ballot. Bobby Abreu was underappreciated as a player; is his Hall of Fame case also getting overlooked? [1], Abreu logged in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) of 60.2. Hes one of only seven players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB. One of the primary impediments to the Angels trading Bobby Abreu is the perception that he's now a full-time designated hitter. While they do not share a blood relation, they are still connected by their surname and professional career. Jose Abreu is the first Cuban baseman player who plays for the Chicago Sox. He was a great hitter. 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. In 2000, he finished fourth in the league in triples (10), sixth in doubles (42), seventh in walks (100), and ninth in OBP (.416). However, I do also think there are a great many of his peers (both currently on the ballot, recently purged from it, and coming in the upcoming years) who I feel have better cases. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 11:03PM. Bryan Abreu is a baseball player who has a great bond with his teammates, like a brother. 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. It was Abreu that scored the go-ahead run. We can start by saying that one of Abreus assets is that he was a reliable contributor to his teams. However, he was no more than a supporting cast member on any of those teams. Its a fact that, if youre a WAR-monger, Abreu (60.2) has a higher one than the recently inducted Vladimir Guerrero (59.5). [37] He was called back up to the majors on September 9, 2014. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Consistent excellence deserves to be applauded., Eno Sarris, The Athletic (Jan. 8, 2023). 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. Or write about sports? March 11, 1974 He still contributed 20 HR, 78 RBI, 88 Runs scored and 24 steals with a 118 OPS+. What to do about Alex Rodriguez and the Hall of Fame? Abreu, a free agent this winter, has spent his entire MLB career to date with the White Sox. [28] He was designated for assignment on August 1, 2012. 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. J.D. [10], Abreu hit the first home run at Citizens Bank Park on Opening Day, April 12, 2004. Is Former Minnesota Twins Catcher Joe Mauer a Future Hall of Famer? In 58 games down the stretch of the 06 campaign, he slashed .330/.419/.507 with 7 HR and 42 RBI. The truth is, there wasn't much left for the slugger to accomplish in Cuba. There was, however, another first-time candidate from the 2020 ballot who continues to deserve serious consideration. 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). 16,971st in major league history) 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). East; they were matched up in the ALDS against Jim Leylands Detroit Tigers. Edmonds only played as many as 120 games (not 150) in 11 seasons. [38] He singled in his final at-bat on September 28. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound Cuban slugger starts his workday every morning at 7 a.m. in the batting cage, and he ends it there six or seven hours later when one of his coaches relays some version of "that's enough for today." As a player who was perennially underrated, Abreu wasnt selected to the All-Star squad until 2004. 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. [1] He is also one of only seven players ever to record at least 900 career extra-base hits and steal at least 400 bases along with Barry Bonds, Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, Craig Biggio, Honus Wagner, and Paul Molitor. 3rd year on BBWAA ballot in 2021: Received 8.6% of the vote in 2022. The Phillies, under new manager Charlie Manuel, won 88 games in 2005, finishing one game out of the playoffs, and Abreus second-half slump was cited as one of the reasons the Phils fell short. 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. 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. [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. Todd Helton is not close to Bobby Abreu. Abreu is a two-time All-Star, and has won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award and a Silver Slugger Award. Thanks for reading. It was on July 11, 2005, at Comerica Park, that Abreu finally gained nationwide fame. Abreu was an incredibly player with an exceedingly rare skill set and is certainly worthy of serious Hall of Fame consideration. She even helped pick his jersey No. "Happy? Gary Sheffield has tremendous hitting numbers; his WAR is similar to Abreus because of brutally bad defensive metrics. 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. Bobby Abreu had 288 home runs over his career. Abreu signed [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 did only slightly better in 2021 (8.7%) and in 2022 (8.6%). There was grumbling in Philly that Abreu was overpaid and that he didnt play hard enough. The other two are Darrell Evans and Eddie Yost. Abreu had an 18-year career in which only twice he was considered worthy of making the All-Star Game. Bobby Abreu is on Twitter at BobKellyAbreu. Feedback on our suggestions. The effort required to swat those 41 taters seemed to take the steam out of Abreus sails. His love for baseball grew from childhood only. "I like to be at home and have my time for my music, to watch news, read the Bible. Abreus strongest case is that he stole vastly more bases than most of the other hitters with a higher OPS+. 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. "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. Despite only 15 home runs, he drove in 107 and scored 98 while drawing an MLB-best 124 bases on balls. The slugger isn't worried. In eight different seasons, Abreu did in fact drive in 100 or more runs. Having said that, many people would argue that some of the other outfielders on this list are in fact worthy of the Hall of Fame. [7] He played in 59 games for the Astros in 1997, hitting .250 with three home runs and 26 RBI. Hed have 3000 hits easily. 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. [1] Abreu became the first Phillie outfielder since Greg Luzinski with back-to-back 20 homer seasons. On January 21, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league contract with the Phillies. Earlier, he used to play baseball for fun but later on, he decided to play it professionally and become a professional player of baseball. Cobra: Will Dave Parker have Another Chance to Strike at Cooperstown? The Polarizing Hall of Fame Case of Omar Vizquel, Andy Pettittes Complicated Hall of Fame Case. Finally, Hall of Fame voting is often a contest between contemporary players at the same position. Does Bryan Abreu Have A Brother? You need to add Rickey Henderson. 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. Cedric Mullins hit 30 home runs and grounded into two double plays. There is, of course, also a strong argument against him. I cant say for sure that hell be one of my top ten picks in 2024, when Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Chase Utley, and David Wright join the BBWAA ballot. You need to add Joe Morgan. Is there a Hall of Fame Case for Francisco Rodriguez? Abreu is financially set for life, and his family could join him in the United States sometime soon. 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. His name is Bobby Abreu. Jones played in 150+ games for 11 consecutive seasons but then fell off a cliff, averaging 87 games played in his final 5 campaigns. Abreu also flirted with a Triple Crown a few times. Consistency is really underrated and also playing in a team full of enhancing drugs and not using should be awarded. "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 fit well into the Yankees lineup. Bobby Abreu had a .291 average over his career. 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. 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. Someone figured out that a way to overcome this problem is to cut slugging percentage in half, THEN add it to OBP, and from there figure out some kind of a new OPS+ idea. 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. [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 2007, the Yankees were back in the playoffs as the Wild Card entrant. Although he has not talked about his parents, he has shared a close relationship with his mother. 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. Lets take a look at Abreus statistics in comparison with several other outfielders who hit the Hall of Fame ballot in the last 13 years. Bonds the father had an excellent career and a reasonable case for the Hall, but hes not in it. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Dustin Pedroia Retires: Will he Make the Hall of Fame? 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