Its pretty simple. Bobby Abreu is one of the most underrated players in baseball history. Abreu had an 18-year career in which only twice he was considered worthy of making the All-Star Game. Edmonds only played as many as 120 games (not 150) in 11 seasons. He was announced as a pinch hitter but did not get to bat because he was subsequently pinch hit for himself with Mike Simms. So I keep on working every day, and I don't get tired of it. 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? [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). That's my son Dariel Eduardo," Abreu said. 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. The only part of the all-around thats missing here is defense, which is rated as average by the metrics during his peak. However, because Abreus Extra Bases Taken percentage (42%) is relatively low, his stolen base prowess doesnt contribute a significant amount to his WAR calculation. ve, High School: Aragua (Aragua, Venezuela), Debut: 3rd year on BBWAA ballot in 2021: Received 8.6% of the vote in 2022. He debuts his MLB career with the Chicago sox. "Those experiences have helped me out a lot so I can be here," he said. [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). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [1] Abreu became the first Phillie outfielder since Greg Luzinski with back-to-back 20 homer seasons. He played in 92 games with the Dodgers, hitting .246 with three home runs and 19 RBI. He came to play and was able to remain durable. 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. Bobby Abreus peak was at the height of the PED era (1998-2004). [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. "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. Bobby helped his teams win for a LONG time. (Players have 10 years of eligibility for the BBWAA ballot, but fall off it if they get less than 5% of the vote). 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. Of these, five are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.[2]. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. Danny Pudi And Wife Bridget Showalter Pudi Relationship With Two Children. I might not run into walls. Regardless, he is the single child in the family. 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 Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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 He was announced as a pinch hitter but did not get to bat because he was subsequently pinch hit for himself with Mike Simms. Later, he found his passion and chose sport as a career, and now he is a successful player. Maria Abreu is the wife of baseball player Jose Abreu. I read the Bible every day, thank God. Bryan Abreu is a Dominican baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. Cobra: Will Dave Parker have Another Chance to Strike at Cooperstown? Bryan Abreu is a baseball player who has a great bond with his teammates, like a brother. [20] In 2009, he led the AL in errors by an outfielder, with 8. Two (Barry Bonds and Pete Rose) are outside of Cooperstown for reasons that have nothing to do with their statistical worthiness. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. At 39, Abreu could not find a job in 2013 and then spent the 2014 season mostly as a pinch-hitter for the New York Mets. On September 12, 2006, Abreu drove in six runs in the first inning of the Yankees' 124 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. In April 2012, having lost the DH job to Kendrys Morales, Abreu was released. Bryan Enrique Abreu (born April 22, 1997) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He had 297 HR and 1406 SB. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Spider-Man: Does Torii Hunter Have a Hall of Fame Case? This is a spot in the order traditionally reserved for the teams best hitter. November 29, 2022. Will Lou Whitaker Join Alan Trammell in the Hall of Fame? They say I dont care I care., Bobby Abreu (July 2006),Philadelphia Daily News. vs. HOU 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Three did neither but stole over 800 bases (Rickey Henderson, Lou Brock, Tim Raines). "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.". I play when Im hurt. Despite a then-record-setting performance in the 2005 Home Run Derby, he wasnt a home run hitter. Earlier, he used to play baseball for fun but later on, he decided to play it professionally and become a professional player of baseball. According to our Database, He has no children. At his best, with the Philadelphia Phillies (from 1998-2005), he was overshadowed by players using Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs). The effort required to swat those 41 taters seemed to take the steam out of Abreus sails. He grew up playing stickball in his hometown Turnero, an impoverished village in the north-central part of the country. 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. Lofton only played 150 games twice and only made it to 130 games 9 times. This article was originally posted in March 2019 and has been updated in advance of the 2023 vote. With 154 games played, Abreu finished a 13-year stretch in which he missed just 72 contests. Two batters later, Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero delivered a bases-loaded, two-run single to give the Angels a 7-6 win and, ultimately, the victory. Some scouts wonder how Abreu will handle big league pitching or if he is nimble enough to move around defensively at first base. 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). 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. But I do reserve the right to reconsider., Joe Posnanski,JoeBlogs (Jan. 24, 2022). Its a spot in the order where the player is expected to drive in runs. "I like to be at home and have my time for my music, to watch news, read the Bible. In the first five of those 100 RBI seasons, Abreu drove those runs while also drawing over 100 walks. In the last 91 seasons (since 1928), only 2 players have slugged for 0.475 or more and stolen 400 or more bases Barry Bonds and Bobby Abreu. 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.". He has been a single-season league leader in games played (twice), doubles, and triples. Starting in 2014 and throughout his professional baseball career in the Houston Astros organization, Abreu has worked extensively with pitching coach Erick Abreu, who has also served in various levels within the Astros' minor league system. [1] I think if we did that, Bobbys number would be almost identical to Vlads. 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. 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. Like you said, he was great at many different parts of the game. Abreu said he lives a quiet life off the field. He signed a contract with the Astros as an international free agent. 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. [7] He played in 59 games for the Astros in 1997, hitting .250 with three home runs and 26 RBI. Abreu doesnt fit into any of these buckets, falling just a little bit short with a .291 average, 288 taters, and 400 steals. [17] On September 18, Abreu hit two home runs and had 6 RBI in a game versus the Chicago White Sox and Javier Vzquez. Afterward, teammate Jimmy Rollins proclaimed Abreu the King of Venezuela.. I play every day. 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. 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. Abreu had no shortage of suitors when he defected from Cuba in 2013 -- and for good reason. Abreu was the 2004 recipient of the Phillies Community Service award and the Phillies' representative for MLB's Roberto Clemente Award. You need to add Craig Biggio. There was, however, another first-time candidate from the 2020 ballot who continues to deserve serious consideration. Many thanks to him. 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. Exceeded rookie limits during 1997 season, More Bobby Abreu Pages at Baseball Reference. 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. Find out more. In that, his final baseball campaign, he hit .248 with a 97 OPS+ in 155 plate appearances. Honestly I pick him over say Olerud, Oliver and Olivia. How many still-active players will, in the next 10 years, surpass what hes accomplished? Dusty Baker Gets His Ring, Clinches His Plaque in Cooperstown, Bruce Bochy Heads to Texas, Delaying His Cooperstown Coronation, Mike Trout, now 30, already a future Hall of Famer, Max Scherzer Adds Another Milestone to His Hall of Fame Case, Justin Verlanders Inexorable March towards the Hall of Fame, Forget Koufax Comps; Clayton Kershaw is Going to the Hall of Fame Anyway, Zack Greinkes Hall of Fame Odds after Game 7 Disappointment, Hall of Fame Chances for Bryce Harper, Now a Postseason Star. They say I dont play hard. I never felt like I was watching a Hall of Famer when he was playing but he has a sneaky strong case thats based on being a really good offensive baseball player at a variety of aspects of the game while also being remarkably durable. One of the best players in the history of Cuba, Abreu won the Cuban Bobby Abreu had 288 home runs over his career. 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. Bernie Williams: Should this Great Yankee be in the Hall of Fame? At not quite his best (with the Yankees, Angels, Dodgers, and Mets), he was a solid starting player turned DH and pinch-hitter. General Manager Pat Gillick, citing the need for financial flexibility, dealt Abreu to the New York Yankees on July 30th in a package for four minor leaguers who never amounted to anything in Major League Baseball. Still, unless you play in every game (like Ripken), its hard to build a Cooperstown argument based on games played. Its great that Larry Walker made it in but no Lofton, Jones and Edmonds makes it hard for more modern voters to put a check by his name. He had extraordinary plate discipline, drawing over 100 walks for eight consecutive seasons. In 2008, Abreu made a contribution to the Police Athletic League of New York City through his Abreu's Finest charity to provide boys and girls with recreational, educational, cultural and social programs. Join our linker program. In the 2009 ALDS, a three-game sweep over the Boston Red Sox, Abreu played a huge role, slashing .556/.692/.778, which led to 4 runs scored. I'm definitely not satisfied just being here. Baseball is Abreu's passion. Abreu was courted by several teams, but he eventually signed a six-year, $68 million deal with the White Sox in October. Abreu is known as "El Comedulce" in Venezuela. 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. Bobby Abreu is on Twitter at BobKellyAbreu. Jones, however, now has serious momentum and is currently tracking at a robust 68.5% on the current ballot (according to Ryan Thibodauxs Hall of Fame tracker). Is there a Hall of Fame Case for Francisco Rodriguez? He also set career lows (as a full-timer) with 8 HR, 60 RBI, and 54 Runs. He started playing at the age of 14. WebRelated sponsored items. Abreu hit a walk-off double on July 9, 2008 against the Tampa Bay Rays. The point of this boring story is that, to recognize the excellence of Bobby Abreu, you have to look at his all-around game. Abreu, who has spent his entire Himself, Barry and Bobby, and Derek Jeter. Twice when walking 100 times, Abreu fell just shy of 100 runs (99 scored in 2003, 98 in 2006). You need to add Joe Morgan. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Bobby and Josh share the same surname and profession, which is why they are always compared. He loved baseball. His family is his life. 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 Bobby Abreu. The team ran out of days to finish the season. Of course, we have to take into account the era and the parks a player played in to make sense of those numbers. [34] He was designated for assignment on August 4 and officially released on August 10. On the other hand, Abreus WAR is lower than the aforementioned Rolen (70.1), Lofton (68.4), Jones (62.7), Helton (61.8), and Edmonds (60.4). 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. He only hit .260 with 6 home runs after the Mid-Summer Classic. 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. 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. As with many Cuban players in the big leagues, the details of Abreu's escape from his island remain mostly unknown and mysterious. Should Donnie Baseball Be in the Hall of Fame? It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. [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. As a player who was perennially underrated, Abreu wasnt selected to the All-Star squad until 2004. 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. [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. Davey Johnsons Managerial Career and Cooperstown Credentials. Buster Posey Retires: What are his Hall of Fame Chances? 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. You can argue it already has. Feb 25, 2022 1:00 PM EST Bobby Abreus story begins in Houston with the Astros. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. "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. [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. Bobby Abreu had a .291 average over his career. Also, Bobby put up those consistent numbers while rarely missing a gameplaying tired, playing hurt.that needs to be taken into consideration. Abreu was signed as an amateur free agent by the Houston Astros on August 21, 1990. 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). 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. A more exclusive club is 280 HRs and 400 SB of which Abreu is 1 of 5. 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. But, I'm not trying to spend all spring talking about Jose Abreu." 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. Jose Abreu hit 30 home runs and grounded into 28 double plays in 2021. 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. Hes getting overlooked. 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. 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. Is Former Minnesota Twins Catcher Joe Mauer a Future Hall of Famer? Hed have 3000 hits easily. Or write about sports? All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Most of the next 15 balls are smashed up the middle. (Although Olivia peak years might have been better) You can not over estimate the value of hitting .291 and OBP of .395. Objectivity is the most important thing. Although he has not talked about his parents, he has shared a close relationship with his mother. That year and the following one (2005) were the only All-Star nods in his career. He played over 150 games for 13 straight years!, Well, not quite, but he was 20th all-time in walks!, He walked 100 times and scored 100 runs eight times!, So, other people walked him and other people drove him in.. 20 years later, the Tampa Bay Times Marc Topkin ranked it as the third-worst move in Rays history. 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." 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. On February 20, 2012, Burnett was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Yankees signed Ral Ibaez to be the DH. What to do about Alex Rodriguez and the Hall of Fame? He has played in games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and Philadelphia Phillies. In 58 games down the stretch of the 06 campaign, he slashed .330/.419/.507 with 7 HR and 42 RBI. Because of his special abilities and capabilities, his career blossomed quickly. In Abreus final season in the Bronx (under new manager Joe Girardi), the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 1993. 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. Hes the guy you use to sell people on why WAR doesnt work. 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). 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. What kind of baserunner will he be? He lives near the White Sox complex and rarely leaves the premises. [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. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 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). Luis Tiant Turns 80: Will He Ever Make the Hall of Fame? I think not. In Turmero, Aragua State, Venezuela the player was born on March 11, 1974. Abreus strongest case is that he stole vastly more bases than most of the other hitters with a higher OPS+. WebBobby Abreu and Jose Abreu are talented baseball field players representing two different teams. 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]. In 2001, he was the Honorary Chairman for the American Red Cross Blood Drive. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 11:03PM. He got 40.6% of the vote in his 8th turn on the ballot this past January. Consistent excellence deserves to be applauded., Eno Sarris, The Athletic (Jan. 8, 2023). I agree. If we included non-HOF players, that number only jumps to 12. 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, 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 And if the Hall of Fame was only comprised of no-doubters the Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Babe Ruth types I would not vote for him. East; they were matched up in the ALDS against Jim Leylands Detroit Tigers. 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. 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. His name is Bobby Abreu. 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. a distant second best is slugging percentage. When all was said and done a respectable .279 average with 2340 hits, 439 homers, 1412 rbis, .841 ops but only a 28 WAR. 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. (Age 22-174d, Following Nelson's death, Abreu "began asking people to call him the same name as a way of honoring his father's memory."[48]. Konerko was always overlooked, even as a player. Examining the Credentials of the Current and Future Candidates for the Hall of Fame. In 2000, he finished fourth in the league in triples (10), sixth in doubles (42), seventh in walks (100), and ninth in OBP (.416). Alex Rodriguez broke the record shared by Abreu and McDougald by driving in seven runs in the sixth inning of 2009 regular season finale, also against Tampa Bay. He has a special bond with Alexei Ramirez, Dayan Viciedo, Adrian Nieto, who are also from Cuba, along with other Latinos on the team. The Houston Astros finalized a deal with free agent first baseman Jos Abreu for three years, the team announced Monday night. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. Its also a significant advantage when comparing him to the other players on the previous list. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. Those three: Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson and Bobby Abreu From 1998 to 2004, Abreu produced an average slash line of .308/.416/.525, with a low bWAR of 5.2 and a high of 6.6 (average of 5.9). 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.". Bobby Abreu had 2,470 hits over his career. Quick: can you remember one notable thing Bobby Abreu ever did in his 20 postseason games? PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: Similarly, Byran used to admire and watch Justin Verlander on tv before, but now they are teammates and share the same playground. He had 291 HR and 414 SB. The Polarizing Hall of Fame Case of Omar Vizquel, Andy Pettittes Complicated Hall of Fame Case. Do you have a blog? 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]. Cedric Mullins hit 30 home runs and grounded into two double plays. Of the other 13, all but 4 had at least 350 home runs. 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