How An MVP Winner Became the Worst Hitter in Baseball..

From 2014-2022 Jose Abreu was one of the most consistent first basemen in baseball never once finishing a season below a 117 OPS+. Then, in 2020 he won one of the most prestigious individual honors in baseball in the MVP award. But flash forward to present day and he posted just a 3 OPS+ in his first 35 games of the season. Resulting in being let go by the Astros despite being owed around 30 million dollars over the next year and a half. So let's look back on his incredible rise to fame, the struggles he had in Houston, and how he will finish his career as one of the best Cuban players in baseball history.
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Title: How An MVP Winner Became the Most Hitter in Baseball..
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[@scoobusthedubus5639]

Astros fans had real hope in this guy, but in the end he just wasn’t the same. :/ rip

[@3-0Greenlight]

I still thought he had a lot in the tank when he signed...

[@CarlosMunoz-hw1zj]

As an Astros fan I express gratitude that he was able to help our team during the playoffs last year. He did struggle at the beginning of the season but woke up at the right time. I wish him the best in all of his future endeavors. He seemed like a really good guy (despite the man bun goatee hehe). Hay que seguir pa' 'lante como elefante!

[@CharmCityGamer]

I love Jose man. It sucks to see him fall off a cliff like this man.

[@kenw2225]

He probably did a pujols. Lied about age. Explains why these guys fall off so fast. But i dont blame them for lying about their ages to get looked at and given a chance.

[@kristopherwilson506]

@@kenw2225Pujols was ok as he aged though. During his time with the Angels he had a 108 OPS+ and 12.7 WAR over ten seasons, while he managed a 102 OPS+ and 4.6 WAR over seven seasons from age 35 until retirement.

[@Vincentovich89]

@@kenw2225 don't disrespect Albert. 700 hr club. Best hitter of my generation (the last 25-30 years). Followed by Miggy.

[@orangezapinator7450]

That’s not as good as he should have been though

[@sadmarinersfan8935]

@@kristopherwilson506yea he wasn’t bad with LA but he was paid like a top tier player and was just an alright hitter that was the problem

[@Fizxo]

My conclusion is that Jose Abreu is forever a White Sox, so if the White Sox are absolutely terrible so is Abreu.

[@Sammy_Boy_Smith]

They should bring him back for nostalgia and leadership.

[@moderndaycaveman8516]

@@Sammy_Boy_Smithif they bring him back it might just wake them all up again

[@Fizxo]

@@Sammy_Boy_Smith I agree

[@3-0Greenlight]

He was a beast with them!

[@Fizxo]

@@3-0Greenlight fr, he’ll always be one of my favorite White Sox players

[@GollyGoshSensation]

Abreu was my in my dynasty fantasy team since I picked him up in his rookie season. Had a lot of fun with him and he was key to my season win in his MVP season. I really hope he finds himself again, he's such a fun player to watch.

[@3-0Greenlight]

I hope so too!

[@rockgtr35]

Great player and seems to be a great teammate and human. What a great career.

[@alabamafootball_isbetter]

This is a very good video. Keep doing what ur doing!

[@3-0Greenlight]

Appreciate the support :)

[@omgbygollywow]

He's a multi-millionaire. All in all, he had a successful career.

[@Sunny659]

Great Video, i liked how you ended it on a high.

[@3-0Greenlight]

Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed! I love Abreu and I wanted to make sure that people wouldn't leave with a sour taste in their mouths about his story. I'm happy you commented that.

[@Vincentovich89]

Were in a rain delay down 3-2, but bookies suggest Guardians will win. -260 for Cleveland.

[@3-0Greenlight]

That's crazy the bookies still say that 😂

[@BlueCheezy.]

WE NEED THE BLUE JAYS TO WIN!!! I’m a royals fan lol

[@sir.muffiniii7011]

2024 blue jays moment

[@louisminati]

Cleveland won 💪

[@3-0Greenlight]

This season blows for us :(

[@PhillipV-qm4mf]

5:02 I watched this, Jose started punching himself in the face before he started talking. I never seen that kind of reaction from any athlete from any sport over an award like that. I recently learned a lot about Cuba, him winning that MVP made him a national icon with the cuban people. From Cuba to America is an extreme culture shock for some Cubans, imagine making it to the MLB and winning it's highest individual award. I'd be trembling with joy too if I was him.

[@aml4]

Thanks for this video. I often wonder about this darker side of sports - what happens when you stop playing well? I can't imagine what the pressure to perform must be like.

[@3-0Greenlight]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@xman1519]

Still love Pito, many great memories with my white sox. Reallt bummed how his astros tenure turned out. #MVPito

[@3-0Greenlight]

I'm sad abt it too :(

[@omgbygollywow]

Father time is undefeated.

[@StoryboardMindset]

Such a sick tattoo!

[@danr154]

If anyone paid attention they would have seen it coming. His final year with the white Sox oh sure he hit over .300 but it was all singles to right field because he couldnt pull the ball anymore and his sluggling percentage plummeted. Like how Miguel Cabrera became his final couple years.

[@BlueCheezy.]

From the stream

[@3-0Greenlight]

Legend!!!

[@robertoperez4246]

Interesting that he took over first base from his fellow countrymen, Gurriel. Both guys just came here when they were too old, and now passed their prime. Father Time is undefeated

[@Sammy_Boy_Smith]

Im seeing him in Andy Pages now. Exactly

[@Leafgreen1976]

Father time comes for us all.

[@00ghostcobra]

Do one of these on Javier Baez.. As a Cubs fan I can't believe how much he fell apart after leaving the Cubs..

[@3-0Greenlight]

It's pretty crazy! I would be open to making a video. I might wait till the end of the season to see how his overall numbers compare all-time.

[@kingpinballer242]

He was great on the Mets too. Once he left I was sad but now i am grateful

[@tonywong8134]

Before clicking this video I thought you were talking about Giancarlo Stanton. Man, that dude fell off a cliff.

[@Brhoward31]

No, this is always who he was. If he's healthy, you can bank on 30 and 80 at the minimum

[@ChristianLeeTri]

LOL. I thought it was going to be George Springer

[@3-0Greenlight]

​@@ChristianLeeTri I'm interested in going in depth abt Springer

[@HUNTSPOINT.]

I literally was thinking what the efffd happened to Jose. Dam when i was about 20 i heard of this 16 yr old in Cuba who was tearing it up. Flash forward 20 yrs and bam he was in the league and hitting his azzz off. Now its 2024 and im like what is going on??? I was expecting big things over the next 3 to 5 years from him begining in 2021.

[@cristianzavala5079]

Tragic that he was so good for all those years and suddenly forgot how to hit. Hurts to see that he’s one of the best guys off the field too.

[@Velvetred1551]

It’s something going on up there. Jose Abreu, Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada. All declined after 2021

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

Sounds like Chi Sox were making sure their players had a balanced breakfast.

[@campentland]

Now do George Springer

[@3-0Greenlight]

I have thought about it!

[@Sammy_Boy_Smith]

Wasn't there the same video 2 year's earlier, but with Bellinger?

[@3-0Greenlight]

Probably.

[@kenw2225]

Some guys lie about their age to get looked at and give a chance. They often fall off quickly at 34-35, but theyre really 37-38. Not for certain though, but it happens with guys from places where forging documents is easier

[@DERRTYCHYBO]

Maybe in the 90s

[@Jobuwins92]

@@DERRTYCHYBOit still happens.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

Yeah seems reasonable, I mean the guy looks like he's 45.

[@3-0Greenlight]

Could be the case.

[@christochav]

I'm almost 50, but bang - bang like I'm 20....I'm not playing. Ya'll better take your Ashwaganda

[@Ensuikou]

Not the Andrew Heaney home run 😭

[@3-0Greenlight]

Lol

[@IdFightMyDad]

Every 2020 trophy is Mickey Mouse. Just ask LeBron, Trevor Bauer, and the Dodgers.

[@3-0Greenlight]

It is. But it's still cool to see.

[@Vincentovich89]

We need to sweep you and keep you on that downward spiral. 6 straight losses in the A.L. beast? You might as well start selling. Btw, we'd take Jose Berrios in Cleveland!

[@BlueCheezy.]

We’d take him in KC!!

[@3-0Greenlight]

Berrios is a beast!

[@NickmasterYT]

@@BlueCheezy.KC GANG RISE UP

[@philipramsden4975]

Swinging at strikes helps

[@3-0Greenlight]

Ya he has not commanded the strike zone well

[@donney-]

I am so glad Houston Astros, my favorite team dumped that waste of money. I felt like he was bringing down the whole team

[@3-0Greenlight]

Ya the Soros have not had good value at the first base position in a few years.

[@IDunno-yo4pq]

Boy you should see Randy arozerena now compared to last year

[@3-0Greenlight]

I am definitely interested in that. I think I might wait till the season completes to make that video though.

[@IDunno-yo4pq]

@@3-0Greenlight Richie Palacios is better then arozerena now LOL

[@tonious35]

"Became the Worst Hitter in Baseball.." "wait till they get a load of me" - George Springer

[@AwakenedCherokee6157]

Nuh uh, ain't no way is my boy George even close to as bad as Abreu

[@MrH.09]

I'd rather hit above .200 than do what Jose Abreu is doing

[@GeeEm1313]

They aren't even close. I mean, Jose is in AAA.

[@urbangorilla33]

Abreu has an OPS+ of 3. Three. 100 means average. Springer 64.

[@3-0Greenlight]

haha fair. I think I might make a video to try and dissect the reason why apart from age.

[@Chance_2018]

W stream

[@3-0Greenlight]

thank u!

[@theslobberydog7963]

did anyone see the title and think "Baez won an MVP?"

[@lefthandedarcher2126]

White Sox should offer him league minimum for one year, use him limited but you never know and he gets his ten years for mlb retirement purposes

[@thepoisonouspotato3631]

As a HUGE Astros fan, I am really upset that he didn’t meet his expectations, I’m happy he did in the postseason, and I,was lucky to see him hit a home run in 2024

[@3-0Greenlight]

That's cool you got to see a homer from him!

[@davruck1]

Ironically when his average went up it was because he could no longer handle the fastball and he was just trying to make contact. Once pitchers figured out that he was couldn’t hurt them really bad anymore, he was done. Why bother throwing curves if he can’t hurt your fastball. Career over.

[@sun6262-]

from da streammmm

[@3-0Greenlight]

Appreciate ya : )

[@franciscoochoa5931]

IN CUBAN THERE IS NOT PROFFESIONAL BASEBALL. CASTRO CANCEL IT IN 1959...

[@smoothyoda8190]

“To understand, we have to go back all the way to when he was born.” 🙄 We really don’t, youtubers.

[@3-0Greenlight]

Make sure to leave a comment, and I will respond to everyone who posts in at least the first 24 hours!

[@Jokesville1]

The most hitter

[@3-0Greenlight]

Thank u for letting me know! I just fixed it!

[@Budyzer13]

I think there’s a possible reason he has fell off a cliff that maybe some of the younger generation doesn’t know about. It was quite common for South American and Cuban players to lie about their age and have documents faked for them by intermediaries in order to be more appealing to major league teams. One of the reasons back in the day the cardinals didn’t give pujols the contract the angels did. It was reported by mainstream sports writers of the time and of course pujols denied it but I never heard that stuff reported after that contract so maybe an unwritten rule was established. Abrue does look old for his age and doesn’t move very well so he could be 40+. Another reason that rookie campaign was so good maybe ? He was a seasoned veteran?

[@3-0Greenlight]

That could definitely be the case unfortunately.

[@chuggaroo]

Most hitter in baseball

[@3-0Greenlight]

Thank you for letting me know! It's fixed now!

[@Jobuwins92]

At just “16” years old

[@3-0Greenlight]

lol

[@AzulToad]

An Astros fan. I’m no more than happy that we removed jose Abreu since he’s removing our teams perfection.

[@Toketree]

Kinda like James bradberry eagles corner. He was all-pro 2022 then one of the worst corners in the league 2023.

[@3-0Greenlight]

It's crazy how much can happen in just a years time.

[@bobsaget832]

As an avid Jose Abreu fan, he’s done. It sucks but it’s really obvious

[@3-0Greenlight]

It does suck. He was an awesome player to watch for his career.

[@louisminati]

He robbed Jose Ramirez of MVP in 2020. For revenge, Jose killed the Chicago white sox organization. As courtesy he waited til Abreu left.

[@seplays2280]

Jram didn’t kill the white Sox, they killed themselves

[@Vincentovich89]

Jose would've dropped Abreu just like he did Tim Anderson. 😅

[@damitzdesign]

Dude chill, Abreu was the better player that year....

[@Mikebucketz]

Abreu was better lmao

[@djmilehigh7472]

He robbed ramirez? You mean voters robbed ramirez

[@user-yb3yc9yq2s]

This is why you don’t go to the astros kids

[@popselias]

He's 37

[@3-0Greenlight]

Yup, age is definitely a factor.

[@TranslateToEnglish]

I’ve heard that Bagwell was going to pay Abreu the remaining 30 million dollars remaining on his contract. The moral to this is don’t act like a GM when you don’t know what the hell you’re doing.

[@3-0Greenlight]

That's very true.

[@SaulMalekSpeaking]

He got old. The end

[@giacobbeperales5926]

Abreu is old. That's why he's struggling. Next video

[@zigwald]

was he really 25 when he won the MVP??????

[@3-0Greenlight]

No he was 33

[@jackspinner4727]

25 when he left cuba

[@stevenwoods5787]

What are the chances he lied about his age and is older than he claimed to be

[@urbangorilla33]

Even officially he is 37.

[@3-0Greenlight]

Could be the case, but we'll never know

[@jayc3715]

I would say almost definitely, his power seemed to drop off considerably about 2 years before others of his caliber.

[@yuewon4001]

Heavier baseballs, duhh, he's a singles hitter..

[@ashantilematthew6277]

He got old.

[@3-0Greenlight]

Yup, it's a shame. But happens to all players.

[@russme5463]

notice all the empty seats as hits homer after homer.......u don't matter if no one watches or cares

[@idontknow1919]

"How an MVP Winner Became the Worst Hitter in Baseball" Typical KZbin videos now a days, 80% of the video is not even about the title but the history of the player. If I want to know the guy's history, I go to Wikipedia .

[@3-0Greenlight]

That's fine.

[@hofaltuve]

It’s not that deep bud

[@Caglecardscollectibles21]

The yips…

[@3-0Greenlight]

Could be the case!

[@patjoslin4087]

He is lunging on his swing and casting his hands, no wonder he is hitting like shit by his standards.

[@MiC-T]

Damn even worse than Chris Taylor

[@3-0Greenlight]

he's been bad...

[@TomCat-zo5ig]

An mvp winner?

[@KVirello]

He's not a real MVP winner. The season was 2 months long

[@3-0Greenlight]

Ya that's fair. Definitely Mickey Mouse, but it was still cool to see an underdog get the award.

[@marcm9999]

Because I am sure he lied about his birth date like many other Latin players have done. He is likely 3-4 years older that he is listed

[@3-0Greenlight]

Could be the case.

[@rich7787]

Sir! I love your videos, but it’s RBI, not RBIs. It’s “Run(s) batted in”. If it’s a single RBI it’s “Run batted in”. If it’s more than one RBI it’s “Runs batted in”. The plural is baked in, they are both RBI.

[@nyjmacny]

Oh shut up

[@3-0Greenlight]

Glad you like the vids! I'm pretty sure it is with an apostrophe s. I could be wrong though. x.com/APStylebook/status/588068089465589760?lang=en

[@taylordowney8924]

Bro for real? Go touch some grass and hit a baseball once in a while

[@kenw2225]

Its rbiz

[@dominos7616]

You love his videos but the only other comment on this channel is one dogging him for mispronouncing Giancarlo Stanton. Does it make you feel good to point out minor errors people make or something?

[@Barney29]

I think Tim Anderson is worse! All star, batting champion. Terrible fielding, He hasn't hit a homer since last year and the last big "Hit" Anderson had was when Jose Ramirez decked him! 🤣

[@rustyshackleford69420_]

I like your Lordys jersey. 🫡

[@3-0Greenlight]

Thank you! He was my favorite when he was in Toronto!

[@user-yy7vf4yp4d]

From the stream

[@3-0Greenlight]

beast!