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My Take
Bobby Abreu is exactly the type of player I love to champion: brilliant in ways the box score reveals only if you look closely. Born in Aragua, Venezuela in 1974, the right fielder bounced through six MLB clubs and quietly did everything well, drawing walks, hitting for power, stealing bases, and fielding cleanly enough to win a 2005 Gold Glove alongside his 2004 Silver Slugger. His induction into Venezuela's Hall of Fame feels fully earned. To me he is a connoisseur's player, undervalued in his day but increasingly appreciated as the complete, patient hitter he truly was.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bobby Abreu
- Name (Japanese)
- ボビー・アブレイユ
- Reading
- ぼびー・あぶれいゆ
- Born
- March 11, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Aragua, Venezuela
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Rawlings Gold Glove Award
- 2004 Silver Slugger Award
- 2021 Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bobby Abreu born?
Born March 11, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Bobby Abreu from?
Bobby Abreu is from Aragua, Venezuela.
What does Bobby Abreu do?
Bobby Abreu works as baseball player.
How tall is Bobby Abreu?
Bobby Abreu is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.