Hall of Fame or not? Bobby Abreu
3 reasons why Bobby Abreu should be inducted: Elite overall value (WAR and rate stats) • Abreu produced roughly 60 WAR in his career, right in the historical Hall-of-Fame range for corner outfielders and ahead of many enshrined hitters with similar or lower totals. • His career slash line of .291/.395/.475 with a 128 OPS+ shows a true middle‑of‑the‑order bat who was 25–30 percent better than league average over a long period, not a compiler hanging around on empty averages. On‑base machine with a rare skill mix • Abreu drew 1,476 walks and posted a .395 OBP, functioning as one of the best table‑setters/run producers of his era even without gaudy home run totals. • He combined that OBP with power and speed: 288 homers, 574 doubles, 59 triples, and 400 steals, a blend that very few outfielders in history can match at that volume. Sustained prime and “everyday” reliability • He logged seven seasons of at least 5.0 bWAR, more such seasons than some already‑enshrined stars like...