Bobby Abreu

Played For
Houston Astros (1996-1997)
Philadelphia Phillies (1998-2005)

Factoids
From May 7-18, 2005, Bobby Abreu collected at least one extra-base hit in 11 consecutive games. He became one of fewer than 10 players ever to accomplish that feat. During his streak, Abreu clubbed nine homers and four doubles.

Most Consecutive Games with an Extra-Base Hit
14 - Paul Waner, PIT NL, 6/3/1927-6/19/1927
14 - Chipper Jones, ATL NL, 6/26/2006-7/16/2006
12 - Tip O'Neill, STL AA, 8/24/1887-9/5/1887
12 - Rogers Hornsby, BOS NL, 5/27/1928(G1)-6/9/1928(G1)
11 - Rogers Hornsby, STL NL, 8/20/1924(G1)-8/27/1924
11 - Hank Greenberg, DET AL, 9/4/1940-9/14/1940
11 - Bob Bailey, MON NL, 6/22/1970(G2)-7/12/1970
11 - Jesse Barfield, TOR AL, 8/17/1985-8/27/1985
11 - Bobby Abreu, PHI NL, 5/7/2005-5/18/2005
11 - Alex Rodriguez, NY AL, 9/29/2006-4/11/2007

Born
Bob Kelly Abreu was born on March 11, 1974, in Aragua

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  RF

Primary Team:  PHI

Major League Debut
September 1, 1996

Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1996
Edgar Renteria
Andruw Jones
Jason Kendall
Scott Rolen
Bobby Abreu
Vladimir Guerrero
Nomar Garciaparra
Livan Hernandez
Luis Castillo

Post-Season Appearances
1997 National League Divisional Series

All-Star Selections
2004 NL
2005 NL

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Sources used for the Bobby Abreu Player Page:
Trent McCotter, SABR