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Luis Robert
Robert with the Charlotte Knights in 2019
Chicago White Sox – No. 88
Outfielder
Born: (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 26)
Ciego de Avila , Cuba
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Luis Robert Moirán (born in 1997) is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago White Sox.

Career

Robert was named to the all-tournament team in the 2015 18U Baseball World Cup.[1] He played in the Cuban National Series for Ciego de Ávila from 2013 to 2015.[2][3] In June 2016, he played for the Cuban national team in the Can-Am League.[4][5]

In November 2016, Robert defected from Cuba to pursue a Major League Baseball (MLB) career in the United States.[6][7] On April 20, 2017, he was successfully declared a free agent, but was not eligible to sign with any big league club until May 20.[8][9]

On May 27, 2017, Robert signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox including a $26 million signing bonus.[10][11] After signing, he reported to the DSL White Sox and played 28 games there, posting a .310 batting average with three home runs, 14 RBIs, 22 bases on balls, and 12 stolen bases.[12]

In 2018, Robert made his first start at outfield in a spring training game and hit a two-out, go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning, to lift the White Sox to a 14–12 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.[13] Unfortunately, Robert is expected to miss approximately 10 weeks because of a sprained ligament in his left thumb suffered while sliding into second base early in the game.[14]

Robert began 2019 with the Winston-Salem Dash,[15] and was promoted to the Birmingham Barons on April 30.[16] Robert was named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game.[17] On July 11th, he made his debut with Class AAA Charlotte, and hit 2 home runs in his first game with 7 RBIs. Robert joined the 30/30 club. He has hit 30 home runs and stolen 36 bases this season.

He was second in the minor leagues in 2019 with 108 runs and led the minors with 165 hits.[18]

On January 2, 2020, Robert agreed to a six-year, $50 million contract with the Chicago White Sox before appearing in a major league game.[19] The contract includes team options for 2026 and 2027 which, if exercised, could bring the value of the contract to $88 million.[20]

References

  1. ^ "Cuban Luis Robert top international prospect". Major League Baseball.
  2. ^ "Grandes Ligas observa al prospecto cubano Luis Robert Moirán".
  3. ^ "El mejor pelotero que quedaba en Series Nacionales podría estar fuera de Cuba".
  4. ^ "Cuba Sending Two Top Prospects To U.S. On Can-Am Trip - BaseballAmerica.com". 28 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Who do scouts have their eyes on with the Cuban National team in town?".
  6. ^ "Luis Robert Leaves Cuba, With Clock Ticking Before New Rules Begin - BaseballAmerica.com". 9 January 2017.
  7. ^ Calcaterra, Craig (10 January 2017). "Top prospect Luis Robert leaves Cuba".
  8. ^ Sanchez, Jesse. "Source: Cuban OF Robert cleared to sign May 20". MLB. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  9. ^ Sanchez, Jesse. "5 favorites to sign Cuban OF phenom Robert". MLB. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  10. ^ Cuban prospect Luis Robert signs with White Sox
  11. ^ White Sox officially welcome aboard Cuban phenom Luis Robert
  12. ^ "Luis Robert Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  13. ^ Top prospect Robert wows with grand slam. MLB.com. Retrieved on March 11,2018.
  14. ^ No. 3 White Sox prospect Robert out 10 weeks. MLB.com. Retrieved on March 11,2018.
  15. ^ "Robert off to the races for Dash". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
  16. ^ Scot Gregor (April 30, 2019). "Chicago White Sox promote star prospect Luis Robert to Class AA Birmingham". Daily Herald. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  17. ^ Jim Callis (June 28, 2019). "Here are the 2019 Futures Game rosters". MLB.com. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  18. ^ "2019 Register Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
  19. ^ https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28410326/luis-robert-new-look-white-sox-agree-6-year-50-million-deal
  20. ^ Nightengale, Bob, and Yomtov, Jesse (January 2, 2020). "White Sox agree to long-term contract with top prospect Luis Robert". usatoday.com. Retrieved January 2, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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