Bobby Abreu was born on March 11, 1974, in Maracay, Venezuela. His baseball career began in 1991 after he was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Houston Astros. However, his rise to prominence came when he joined the Philadelphia Phillies in 1998. He spent nine seasons with the Phillies, earning two All-Star selections and a Silver Slugger Award. During this period, Abreu was regarded as one of the best outfielders in the game, combining his excellent batting skills with tremendous speed and agility on the field. More about Bobby Abreu
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Abreu's success continued after he left the Phillies, playing for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Mets over the course of his career. He finished his career with 2,470 hits, 288 home runs, and a lifetime batting average of .291. Abreu's batting prowess was particularly impressive, as he was one of just five players in baseball history to record over 250 home runs, 2,000 hits, and 1,300 walks while maintaining a batting average of .290 or higher.In total, we tracked 1056 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Bobby Abreu (Bobby Abreu 2000 MLB Showdown Future Stars Promos - Autographed) was sold in September 2020 for $285.00 while the cheapest item (BOBBY ABREU SIGNED 2005 DONRUSS TRADING CARD COA) found a new owner for $0.01 in March 2010. The month with the most items sold (32) was May 2008 with an average selling price of $19.49 for an autographed item of Bobby Abreu. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in September 2020 with $148.49 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was December 2023. In average, an autographed item from Bobby Abreu is worth $11.99.
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Bobby Abreu was underappreciated as a player; is his Hall of Fame case also gett (12/01/20): The Phillies have launched a campaign for Abreu, so let's take a look
Bobby Abreu, Cliff Lee, Scott Rolen headline polarizing list of ex-Phillies on H (11/19/19): It's hard to even say which one of the six former Phillies on the 2020 MLB Hall of Fame ballot is remembered most fondly. By Corey Seidman
Jose Abreu's stance on Manny Machado (02/18/19): Jose Abreu would love to retire a runner at first base on a throw from Manny Machado next season. But he’s not going to be dejected if instead Machado is the runner being retired.
Bobby Abreu, Edgardo Alfonzo top Mets’ hitting coach wish list (09/29/14): The general manager and manager are returning, leaving the Mets to address their coaching situation before diving into 2015 roster decisions. With Sandy Alderson and Terry Collins on board for...
Mets notes: Bobby Abreu's final exit (09/28/14): Abreu’s 18-year career ended Sunday with the veteran lacing a single to left field in the fifth inning of the 8-3 win over the Astros.
Mets outfielder Bobby Abreu announces retirement (09/2014): Bobby Abreu plans to retire after the season.
Mets bring back Bobby Abreu, but to Triple-A (08/2014): The Mets designated him for assignment 10 days ago
Mets beat Padres, 6-2, behind Bartolo Colon, Bobby Abreu (06/2014): Bobby Abreu, 40, went 4-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI and Bartolo Colon, 41 threw 7.1 strong innings as the Mets topped the Padres, 6-2 at Citi Field. The Mets won for only the second time in their past 10 games.
Bobby Abreu steals his 400th base, joins a pretty cool club (05/2014): 40-year-old Bobby Abreu stole the 400th base of his career in the top of the eighth inning last night against the Phillies. In doing so, he joined a pretty cool club.
After year off, Bobby Abreu returns to baseball and major leagues with Mets (04/2014): The Mets hope he can be an occasional spot starter in the outfield and a left-handed pinch hitter. Having accrued a .396 OBP over the course of his career, the team feels his hitting philosophy matches their own -- so he can be a mentor for teammates as well.
New York Mets Sign Bobby Abreu To Minor League Contract (03/2014): The Mets have signed 40-year-old outfielder Bobby Abreu to a minor league contract, the team...
Bobby Abreu says he can still play, hoping to contribute for Phillies (02/2014): The veteran outfielder is by no means a guarantee to make the team, with Phillies' general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. being very clear that he is here on a tryout basis.
Why signing Bobby Abreu, even to "no-risk" deal, puts impressionable young Phill (01/2014): Why bring a career loser in contact with kids you're trying to teach about winning?
Best since the Vet: Bobby Abreu, Von Hayes top the list of top right fielders (08/2013): The date will live in infamy in my house: July 30, 2006.
Bobby Abreu's workout shows the Boston Red Sox are prioritizing first base (01/2013): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines...
Red Sox check out Bobby Abreu (12/2012): Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets, 01/11/2013, at TD Garden ... Find Tickets
Daily Dodger in Review: Bobby Abreu was a minor risk worth taking (11/2012): Dodgers outfielder Bobby Abreu connects for a double against the Mariners during an interleague game in Seattle. ( Otto Greule Jr. / Getty Images )
Celebrity Leftovers: Bobby Abreu's One Beacon Court Pad is Back for $7.45 Millio (10/2012): Click here to view the full photogallery. Dodgers outfielder Bobby Abreu sold off his 2BR, 2BA at One Beacon Court in February 2010, after nearly two years of pricechops. Abreu ultimately got $5.1 million for the place. The buyer (an...
Dodgers bring up Bobby Abreu (09/2012): Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of outfielder Bobby Abreu from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
Dodgers colocan en asignación a Bobby Abreu (08/2012): LOS ANGELES (AP) El venezolano Bobby Abreu, dos veces elegido al Juego de Estrellas, ha sido colocado en asignación por los Dodgers de Los Angeles para hacer espacio en la alineación de 25 jugadores al jardinero izquierdo recién adquirido Shane
Bobby Abreu leaves three runners on base in Dodgers debut (05/2012): Bobby Abreu gets two at-bats in his first game as a Dodger on Friday, but he strikes out and lines out as the Dodgers lose, 5-4, to the Chicago Cubs. CHICAGO — Bobby Abreu had the opportunity to make a notable first impression with the Dodgers on Friday, but it wasn't to be.
Mike Scioscia hopes baseball hasn't seen the last of Bobby Abreu (04/2012): Angels outfielder Bobby Abreu is all smiles after scoring a run against the A's last season. ( Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times / May 23 , 2011 )
Big day for Jason Isringhausen, off day for Bobby Abreu (03/2012): Jason Isringhausen delivers against the Cincinnati Reds in a spring training game. ( Mark Duncan / Associated Press / March 28 , 2012 )
Scioscia says he doesn't believe Bobby Abreu will be a distraction (02/2012): Bobby Abreu celebrates his 1,300th career RBI back in July. ( Jeff Gross / Getty Images )
Anaheim, CA - Bobby Abreu homered and scored twice as the Angels took a 4-1 vict (09/2011): Joel Pineiro (6-6) earned his first win since July 9, going seven innings and allowing one run on five hits and a walk. Jordan Walden pitched a scoreless ninth to pick up his 28th save of the year.
Bobby Abreu (02/2011): This is a 2011 photo of Bobby Abreu of the Los Angeles Angels baseball team. This image reflects the Los Angeles Angels ' active roster as of Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 when this photo was taken in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)