Jose Abreu, baseball player, 263 home runs, 2014

Jose Abreu

Born: 1/29/1987 in Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2014-03-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Jose Dariel Abreu

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Biography

Jose Abreu, born in 1987, is a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, currently making his mark with a career that began on March 31, 2014. Abreu has become a significant figure in the sport, known for his powerful hitting and consistent offensive production. Over his active career, he has played in 1,446 games, accumulating 1,587 hits, 263 home runs, and 960 RBIs, all while maintaining a solid batting average of .283. His ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success has made him a key player in the league. Abreu has earned three All-Star selections, highlighting his status among the elite players in baseball. His career achievements are particularly notable considering the competitive nature of the league during his era, where offensive prowess is essential for team success. The Cuban-born slugger's journey from international play to the major leagues showcases the impact of talent crossing borders, as he has become a role model for aspiring players both in Cuba and beyond. As he continues to play, Abreu remains a vital part of his team's lineup, showcasing his skills and passion for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1446 5607 769 1587 328 17 263 960 11 432 1246 0.283 0.345 0.488 0.833 15894.9

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career SLG .488 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — +14.4% above 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
2014 CHW AL 145 556 80 176 35 2 36 107 3 51 131 0.317 .251 (+26%) .313 (+22%) .386 (+50%) .700 (+38%) 4082.5
2015 CHW AL 154 613 88 178 34 3 30 101 0 39 140 0.290 .254 (+14%) .316 (+10%) .404 (+24%) .721 (+18%) 2207.9
2016 CHW AL 159 624 67 183 32 1 25 100 0 47 125 0.293 .255 (+15%) .321 (+10%) .417 (+12%) .738 (+11%) 1466.0
2017 CHW AL 156 621 95 189 43 6 33 102 3 35 119 0.304 .254 (+19%) .324 (+9%) .425 (+30%) .750 (+21%) 2569.3
2018 CHW AL 128 499 68 132 36 1 22 78 2 37 109 0.265 .247 (+7%) .318 (+2%) .409 (+16%) .727 (+10%) 861.4
2019 CHW AL 159 634 85 180 38 1 33 123 2 36 152 0.284 .252 (+13%) .322 (+2%) .434 (+16%) .757 (+10%) 1192.3
2020 CHW AL 60 240 43 76 15 0 19 60 0 18 59 0.317 .244 (+29%) .321 (+15%) .417 (+48%) .739 (+33%) 1387.2
2021 CHW AL 152 566 86 148 30 2 30 117 1 61 143 0.261 .243 (+7%) .317 (+11%) .410 (+17%) .727 (+14%) 1708.3
2022 CHW AL 157 601 85 183 40 0 15 75 0 62 110 0.304 .242 (+25%) .311 (+21%) .394 (+13%) .706 (+17%) 2243.0
2023 HOU AL 141 540 62 128 23 1 18 90 0 42 130 0.237 .248 (-5%) .320 (-7%) .414 (-7%) .734 (-7%) -880.1
2024 HOU AL 35 113 10 14 2 0 2 7 0 4 28 0.124 .243 (-49%) .312 (-47%) .399 (-51%) .711 (-49%) -942.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 51 2 15 1 0 1 7 4 8 0.294

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 ALCS HOU 4 16 0 5 0 0 0 1 1 4 0.312
2023 ALDS2 HOU 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.143
2021 ALDS1 CHA 4 14 1 5 0 0 0 3 2 3 0.357
2020 ALWC4 CHA 3 14 1 4 1 0 1 2 0 1 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1240 1234 9850 637 80 1033
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 CHA 1B 109 109 970 69 6 105
2015 CHA 1B 115 115 952 60 11 100
2016 CHA 1B 152 152 1243 84 10 131
2017 CHA 1B 139 138 1135 78 8 130
2018 CHA 1B 114 114 903 73 8 81
2019 CHA 1B 125 125 1012 74 8 128
2020 CHA 1B 54 54 430 27 5 39
2021 CHA 1B 135 134 980 35 5 93
2021 CHA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2022 CHA 1B 128 128 954 51 11 96
2023 HOU 1B 134 134 1017 67 5 106
2024 HOU 1B 35 31 254 19 3 24

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1240
Third Base 1
Designated Hitter 206

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2022 TSN All-Star 1B
2021 Player of the Month August
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-05-29
2020 All-MLB Team - Second Team 1B
2020 Hank Aaron Award
2020 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2020 Most Valuable Player
2020 Player of the Month August
2020 Player of the Week Week of 2020-08-22
2020 Silver Slugger 1B
2020 TSN All-Star 1B
2020 TSN Major League Player of the Year
2018 Silver Slugger 1B
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-05-27
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-08-02
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-09-20
2014 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
2014 Player of the Month April
2014 Player of the Month July
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-04-27
2014 Rookie of the Month April
2014 Rookie of the Month July
2014 Rookie of the Month June
2014 Rookie of the Year
2014 Silver Slugger 1B
2014 This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2014 TSN Rookie of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CHA AL $11,666,667
2015 CHA AL $8,666,000
2014 CHA AL $7,000,000
Total Career Earnings $27,332,667

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2022 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 5.0 420 0
2021 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 5.0 420 0
2020 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 374.0 420 21
2019 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 5.0 420 0
2017 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 16.0 420 0
2015 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 3.0 420 0
2014 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 145.0 420 0
2014 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 150.0 150 30