Joe Abreu

Born: 5/24/1913 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 3/17/1993 in Hayward, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-23 | Final Game: 1942-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph Lawrence Abreu

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Biography

Joe Abreu was a professional baseball player born in 1913 who made a brief but memorable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. He played as a position player for a short span from April 23 to July 11, 1942. Despite his limited time on the field, Abreu showcased his talent in nine games, where he recorded six hits, including one home run, and drove in three runs. His batting average stood at .214, reflecting the challenges players often faced during the wartime era, which saw many star athletes enlist in the military. Abreu's playing style was characterized by his ability to make contact and contribute offensively, albeit in a small sample size. The 1942 season was notable not only for the impact of World War II on the sport but also for the emerging talent in baseball as the game began to integrate. While his career was short-lived, Joe Abreu remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who navigated the complexities of that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	28	4	6	1	0	1	3	0	4	4	0.214	0.312	0.357	0.670	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1942	CIN	NL	9	28	4	6	1	0	1	3	0	4	4	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	0	3	5	0	0
3B	6	0	6	10	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	CIN	2B	2	0	3	5	0	0
1942	CIN	3B	6	0	6	10	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	2
Third Base	6