Buster Posey Retires: What are his Hall of Fame Chances? Many thanks to him. She even helped pick his jersey No. Do you have a blog? 79. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. WebBobby Abreu Position: Rightfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-0 , 220lb (183cm, 99kg) Born: March 11, 1974 (Age: 48-345d) in Maracay, Venezuela ve More bio, uniform, draft, Bryan is private about his personal life and does not talk much about his family on Instagram. All rights reserved. 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). (Age 40-201d) [27], On May 4, 2012, Abreu signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. 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. Hes one of only seven players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB. In 2007, the Yankees were back in the playoffs as the Wild Card entrant. Bryan Abreu is a baseball player who has a great bond with his teammates, like a brother. I couldnt remember any but did find one. In his first two seasons in Anaheim, Abreu continued to be a useful player with the bat, posting a 118 OPS+. [19] However, after Vladimir Guerrero was moved to DH due to injury, Abreu saw more action at his natural position in right field. 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. At not quite his best (with the Yankees, Angels, Dodgers, and Mets), he was a solid starting player turned DH and pinch-hitter. Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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). 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. In 06, Joe Torres Yankees easily won the A.L. Dustin Pedroia Retires: Will he Make the Hall of Fame? He delivered under-the-radar excellence over a long career though he was no Dwight Evans (whoshould be in the Hall). On the perennially contending Yankees, that changed. [38] He singled in his final at-bat on September 28. 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. He started playing at the age of 14. 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 the spring of 2002, the consistent Abreu signed the richest contract in Phillies history when he inked a five-year extension worth $64 million. As for Yost, he was a walking machine (1,614) but only accumulated 1,863 hits and 139 home runs compared to Abreus 288 and 2,470. High School Liceo Aragua Debut September 1, What to do about Alex Rodriguez and the Hall of Fame? I read the Bible every day, thank God. He became the first player in Major League history to hit at least one home run in nine out of ten team games. Abreu (illness) joined the White Sox in Houston ahead of the team's American League Divisional Series with the Astros, but he's uncertain to start in Game 1 on Its also a significant advantage when comparing him to the other players on the previous list. Bobby Abreu had a .291 average over his career. 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. 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.". 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. 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. Consistency is really underrated and also playing in a team full of enhancing drugs and not using should be awarded. 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. 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. It was Abreu's mother, Daisy Correa Diaz, who encouraged him to leave Cuba. 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. This article was originally posted in March 2019 and has been updated in advance of the 2023 vote. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. When all was said and done a respectable .279 average with 2340 hits, 439 homers, 1412 rbis, .841 ops but only a 28 WAR. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [8] His .446 career-high OBP was third in the league and he tied for the league lead in triples with 11.[1]. His 1,476 walks are the 20th most in the history of baseball. What kind of baserunner will he be? Another proposed trade, which would have sent Abreu to the Cleveland Indians for Lou Marson, fell through. Of course, we have to take into account the era and the parks a player played in to make sense of those numbers. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 11:03PM. A more exclusive club is 280 HRs and 400 SB of which Abreu is 1 of 5. Nine players who arent in the Hall have done it 4 times. Objectivity is the most important thing. [12] He also led the NL for the month in slugging average (.792), on-base percentage (.535), and walks (30) and was tied for the league lead with 30 RBI. He makes his professional baseball debut in 1996. 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. In His Final Season, Has CC Sabathia Crossed the Hall of Fame Finish Line? Defensively, Abreu had been a solid performer in his 20s but regressed significantly in his 30s. 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.". 18 of those 31 had a career batting average of .300 or better. Thats what this piece was all about. Bob Kelly Abreu (/bre.u/; Spanish: 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. He played in over 150 games for each of those 13 campaigns; he was the only player in MLB to accomplish this. [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. "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. GLENDALE, Ariz. -- There's a worn-out black batting tee and an old bucket of practice baseballs in the last batting cage that's produced a soundtrack in the past three weeks at White Sox camp, and the instruments are at work again. 16,971st in major league history) Honestly I pick him over say Olerud, Oliver and Olivia. 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). [28] He was designated for assignment on August 1, 2012. 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. Don't Laugh: Bobby Abreu's Hall of Fame Case - Cooperstown However, because Abreus Extra Bases Taken percentage (42%) is relatively low, his stolen base prowess doesnt contribute a significant amount to his WAR calculation. As you can see, Bobby Abreu does indeed have a strong argument for the Hall of Fame. Jose Abreu Chicago White Sox MLB Original Autographed Items, Topps Bobby Abreu Baseball Sports Trading Cards & Accessories, Topps Jose Ramirez 2014 Season Baseball Sports Trading Cards & Accessories; Additional site navigation. [32], On March 31, 2014, Abreu signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. Abreu was listed on 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting; other than Derek Jeter, he was the only first-year candidate to receive at least 5% of the vote,[46] enabling him to appear on the 2021 ballot, when he garnered 8.7%, thus qualifying him to appear on the 2022 ballot. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Bobby Abreu weighed 220 lbs (99 kg) when playing. Bobby and Josh share the same surname and profession, which is why they are always compared. I think if we did that, Bobbys number would be almost identical to Vlads. "I like to be at home and have my time for my music, to watch news, read the Bible. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Abreu had no shortage of suitors when he defected from Cuba in 2013 -- and for good reason. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about right fielder Bobby Abreu on ESPN. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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 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." The Polarizing Hall of Fame Case of Omar Vizquel, Andy Pettittes Complicated Hall of Fame Case. He is expected to be the successor to The Cooperstown Candidacy for Mark Buehrle. [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. Of the players on this list, Vladimir Guerrero only needed two years to make the Hall, and Larry Walker finally made the Hall of Fame in 2020 in his 10th and final year on the ballot. 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. Its a spot in the order where the player is expected to drive in runs. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Three of those seven are not in the Hall (Abreu, Barry Bonds, and his father Bobby). The truth is, there wasn't much left for the slugger to accomplish in Cuba. Luis Tiant Turns 80: Will He Ever Make the Hall of Fame? Abreu is 20th on the all-time walks list but hes behind Darrell Evans, who is underrated and maybe should be in the Hall of Fame, but he isnt. And, last, some naysayers, with the caveat that the vast majority of writers only explain why they voted for a player, not against him: Im on the fence. Bobby Abreu is a well-known player in baseball who has played for Major League Baseball for an extended period. Or at least a case against him. I might not run into walls. Appreciating Albert Pujols Hall of Fame Career. To properly make a Hall of Fame case for Bobby Abreu, you have to first and foremost understand the value of the ability to get on base. (Although Olivia peak years might have been better) You can not over estimate the value of hitting .291 and OBP of .395. Bobby Abreu is one of the most underrated players in baseball history. He is not dating anyone. Bobby Abreu was underappreciated as a player; is his Hall of Fame case also getting overlooked? In May, Abreu was honored as the Player of the Month in the National League, after he hit .396 and 11 home runs. 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. 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. He also finished with more Runs, RBI, Doubles, HR, Walks, and Stolen Bases, than Gwynn. One could argue that Abreu, as an on-base machine, was underappreciated in the MVP voting but the all-around metric of WAR (Wins Above Replacement) only places him in the top 10 of his league once (he was 9th in 1999). Later, he found his passion and chose sport as a career, and now he is a successful player. He and Scott Rolen were the 2 best young hitters I ever saw, on the 1997-99 Phillies, and Curt Schilling the best young pitcher. This time, my first time with them, I was very close to getting to the World Series, so why not stay? Similarly, Byran used to admire and watch Justin Verlander on tv before, but now they are teammates and share the same playground. David Ortiz: Lone BBWAA Inductee to the Hall of Fame Class of 2022, Cooperstown Cred 2022 Hall of Fame Virtual Ballot, Joe Nathan and the Cooperstown Closer Conundrum, Sammy Sosa Ends his BBWAA Balloting Far Away from Cooperstown, The Hall of Fame Case for and Against Tim Hudson, Kaat, Oliva Among Six New Hall of Famers Elected Today, The Hall of Fame Case For and Against Danny Murtaugh, First-time Candidates on the 2022 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot. 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. 8 career triples, 9 career SB, 25% Extra Bases Taken (which is stunningly low). And maybe the way he would grind at-bats into C-Span has affected my thinking. But the mother is the most important thing," he said. Likewise, in 2014, he won the AL Rookie of the Year Award and Silver Slugger Award in 2014 and 2018. ". 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. 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). In the first five of those 100 RBI seasons, Abreu drove those runs while also drawing over 100 walks. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. He got 40.6% of the vote in his 8th turn on the ballot this past January. He is expected to be the successor to Paul Konerko at first base. Abreu is a two-time All-Star, and has won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award and a Silver Slugger Award. 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. a distant second best is slugging percentage. 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. The three Abreu's are playing for three different clubs and are all considered talented players in the field. On the field, they would be #1 and #2). He debuts his MLB career with the Chicago sox. Bonds the father had an excellent career and a reasonable case for the Hall, but hes not in it. 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). In April 2012, having lost the DH job to Kendrys Morales, Abreu was released. 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. But I do reserve the right to reconsider., Joe Posnanski,JoeBlogs (Jan. 24, 2022). [18] He finished the season with a .296 average, 20 home runs, and 100 RBI. Gary Sheffield Inches Closer but Remains Far Outside the Hall of Fame, Carlos Beltran Joins the 2023 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot. "You know, we definitely going to miss him. The Phillies have launched a campaign for Abreu, so let's take Abreu also flirted with a Triple Crown a few times. Abreu is known as "El Comedulce" in Venezuela. Bobby Abreu hit 3rd in the lineup in 67% of his career plate appearances. The Chicago Cubs are expected to pursue free-agent first baseman Jos Abreu this offseason, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Because of his good skills, he becomes the team's offensive leader. Do you have a sports website? Bobby Abreu and Jose Abreu are talented baseball field players representing two different teams. Abreu is one of those players who was sneaky good. 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. He has been a single-season league leader in games played (twice), doubles, and triples. In both 2007 and 08, his two full seasons with New York, he surpassed 100 RBI and 100 runs scored. 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. The point was that there are four people with 250 HR and 350 SB who are NOT in the Hall of Fame. The effort required to swat those 41 taters seemed to take the steam out of Abreus sails. There are dozens of Hall of Fame players (mostly from the first half of the 20th century) that were inferior to Abreu. September 28, 2014 Baseball is Abreu's passion. However, he was no more than a supporting cast member on any of those teams. Still, According to the website Wikileaks they mentioned that Brian and Bobby Abreu play baseball, their profession is the same, but they are not related. 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. In baseball history, there are 87 players who have logged at least 10,000 plate appearances. "Thank God, my dad also dedicates himself a lot to me, and he talks to me every day, asks me how I'm doing in my training. 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. He reached base more times than Tony Gwynn, and did so in fewer games and in fewer plate appearances. The next two balls are pulled like imaginary gappers to left-center. He had 268 HR and 689 SB. Still, the collective viewpoint of the BBWAA (Baseball Writers Association of America) has been that Abreu was not Hall of Fame worthy. 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. "Those experiences have helped me out a lot so I can be here," he said. 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). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Being active on Instagram, he often shares photos, reels, and day stories about his matches, to his 26.2K followers. Bob Kelly Abreu was born on March 11, 1974, in Maracay, Venezuela. I'm definitely not satisfied just being here. We can start by saying that one of Abreus assets is that he was a reliable contributor to his teams. Known as "Pito" in Cuba, Abreu's new White Sox teammates quickly embraced him, nicknaming him "Yogi" and "Oso," the Spanish word for bear because of his size and strength. There was grumbling in Philly that Abreu was overpaid and that he didnt play hard enough. Find out more. Should Sweet Lou Piniella be in the Hall of Fame? Staub, beloved by fans of the Montreal Expos and New York Mets, is one of those players from the 1970s that some people feel deserved a closer look at the Hall. Bobby Abreu has never won a World Series. 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?. Bobby > Helton. Abreu, a free agent this winter, has spent his entire MLB career to date with the White Sox. (Age 22-174d, Abreu had an 18-year career in which only twice he was considered worthy of making the All-Star Game. His 105 OPS+, while still above league average, was his lowest as a full-time player. But for now, I just dont have Abreu in my Top 10 on this ballot. The low WAR is based mostly on poor fielding metrics and the fact that, statistically speaking, he didnt run at all. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. 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 Bobby Abreu has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. 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. [1], In 1999, he made a brief run at the batting title. Overall, Abreu hit .284 with a .810 OPS, 1 HR, and 9 RBI in 20 postseason games. 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. vs. HOU 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: On Jaws, Abreu is somewhere above Enos Slaughter, but behind Reggie Smith Sam Crawford and Larry Walker, all of whom are similar players. [1], Abreu logged in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) of 60.2. If a players WAR is surprisingly high (like Abreus), thats a beacon that tells me that more analysis is required. 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. Abreu announced his retirement from baseball on September 26. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Regardless, he is the single child in the family. In 58 games down the stretch of the 06 campaign, he slashed .330/.419/.507 with 7 HR and 42 RBI. September 1, 1996 Only 22 out of the 397 eligible writers (5.5%) checked Abreus name on the 2020 ballot. He grew up in a well-settled family so it was easy for him to pursue his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. I might not dive. Walker only managed to play 150 games once in his career. Dating & Relationship status He is currently single. Join our linker program. He still contributed 20 HR, 78 RBI, 88 Runs scored and 24 steals with a 118 OPS+. Not bad, but nothing that augments a Cooperstown resume. Abreus case is strong enough that it deserves a multi-year examination. What Happened To Nia From Real World Portland? 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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. In that, his final baseball campaign, he hit .248 with a 97 OPS+ in 155 plate appearances. Feedback on our suggestions. 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). In his baseball career, he has participated in several games and received numerous honors. One of four players with 250+ HR and 350+ SB (Barry Bonds, Jeter, Bobby Bonds). [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." Afterward, teammate Jimmy Rollins proclaimed Abreu the King of Venezuela.. This is a spot in the order traditionally reserved for the teams best hitter. His love for baseball grew from childhood only. Hes a pretty good company for Slaughter and Smith. I would be one of those people, particularly in regard to Edmonds, who won 8 Gold Gloves and was a significant postseason performer. [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. Should the Famous George Steinbrenner be in the Hall of Fame? But Abreu is also making an effort to reach out to his non-Spanish-speaking teammates. [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. Remembering that WAR is an approximation, its not easy to look at these numbers and conclude that Bobby Abreu is more worthy than any of the others. El Come Dulce, La Leche are nicknames for Bobby Abreu. [7] He played in 59 games for the Astros in 1997, hitting .250 with three home runs and 26 RBI. Youre delusional. The other guys who did it are shoe-ins for the HallBobby should be too, especially among those who have the anti-steroid mentality. 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. Gary Sheffield has tremendous hitting numbers; his WAR is similar to Abreus because of brutally bad defensive metrics. 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