BA
1996–2014 · RF

Bobby Abreu

6' 0", 220 lbs·Lived to 52·Bats L / Throws R
Silver SluggerGold GloveAll-Star
The Almanac's Take

A Venezuelan right fielder who quietly compiled one of baseball's most underrated resumes, Abreu combined consistent hitting with surprising versatility across two decades. His .291 career average and 111 OPS+ placed him in the upper echelon of his era, while his 1999 season—a .335 average with a .995 OPS—ranks among the best of the late '90s. Though a two-time All-Star with a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger, Abreu rarely commanded the spotlight his numbers deserved, making him a classic case of sustained excellence flying beneath mainstream attention.

Career Highs
.995
Best OPS · 1999
31
Most HR · 2001
110
Most RBI · 2001
.335
Best AVG · 1999
Career Arc · OPS
18 seasons
Statistical Comps

Career · Batting

18 seasons
YearTeamGABHRRBIAVGOPSOPS+
1996HOU152201.227.56474
1997HOU59188326.250.70193
1998PHI1514971774.312.906120
1999PHI1525462093.335.995128
2000PHI1545762579.316.970124
2001PHI16258831110.289.936123
2002PHI1575722085.308.934125
2003PHI15857720101.300.877116
2004PHI15957430105.301.971127
2005PHI16258824102.286.879117
2006PHI15654815107.297.886115
2007NYY15860516101.283.814107
2008NYY15660920100.296.843113
2009LAA15256315103.293.825110
2010LAA1545732078.255.787108
2011LAA142502860.253.717100
2012LAD100219324.242.69396
2014NYM78133114.248.68097
Career242584802881363.291
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