New York Mets outfielder Bobby Abreu announced his retirement on Friday. In 18 seasons Abreu played with the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, and finally the Mets.
Abreu stated he would like to come back and be a coach somewhere. He could possibly be a hall of famer when he's eligible. He decided to retire today instead of Sunday, which is the end of the season. He also didn't make a big deal or have a celebration like Derek Jeter.
Over the course of his career, Abreu was one of the best hitters in baseball. He hit .291 with a .395 on-base percentage. This season only Victor Martinez, Andrew McCutchen and Jose Bautista have posted an OBP higher than that. Abreu was an All-Star in 2004 and 2005, and won a Gold Glove in 2005 as well.
He was an on-base machine who racked up 2,469 hits with 288 homers and 400 steals. Among all active position players, only Jeter and Alex Rodriguez have gotten on base more times than Abreu’s career total of 3,977. Abreu's Wins Above Replacement total of 59.9 is only surpassed by Rodriguez, Jeter, Albert Pujols, Adrian Beltre, Carlos Beltran, and Chase Utley.
Bobby Abreu decided to retire with Terry Collins as his manager. Terry Collins was his first manager when he came up with the Houston Astros and It's only fitting that he would do it that way.