Luis Robert CF CWS Sat 7/25/20 5:40 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert went 2-for-4 with a double in Friday's 10-5 loss to the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Robert singled on the first pitch he saw in the second inning, smoking a rocket to left field with an exit velocity of 115.8 MPH. MLB's No. 3 prospect batted seventh on Opening Day. He was a leadoff batter in the minors and may eventually move up the order once he acclimates to MLB pitching.
Luis Robert CF CWS Sun 7/19/20 6:26 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert hit a pair of home runs during Saturday's intrasquad game, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert hit over 900 feet of home runs in the game. He sent a Kelvin Herrera fastball back to the shrubbery in center field at Guaranteed Rate Field, then topped that with a blast of Steve Cishek that reached the back row of the left-field bleachers. He's hit three homers during camp, including a shot off Carlos Rodon last Saturday that cleared the fence in center when Robert was off balance and falling down.
Luis Robert CF CWS Tue 6/30/20 7:06 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert is included in the White Sox's 60-man player pool.
EDGE Analysis
This comes as no surprise. Robert was always expected to start the season in MLB as the team's starting center fielder. The lone uncertainty is where Chicago's top position prospect will hit in the batting order. Robert may eventually fill the leadoff role, but the team will likely have him hit down in the order initially.
Luis Robert CF CWS Sun 3/1/20 5:50 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert went 2-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Robert's talents were on display again. He singled and stole a base in the second inning, then launched a solo shot that cleared the center-field fence in the fourth inning. The ball left the yard at 113 mph, per Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. With the two hits Saturday, Robert has reached base safely in every way except being hit by a pitch this spring. The 22-year-old prospect hit 32 homers across three minor-league stops in 2019, including 16 in 47 games at Triple-A Charlotte.
Luis Robert CF CWS Thu 2/27/20 11:04 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert went 1-for-2 with a walk and a double in Thursday's win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Robert lined a hit off the left field wall in the second inning and easily cruised into second for a double. It was his second extra-base hit of the spring after he tripled Tuesday. In a lineup that looked very much like a regular season unit, Robert started in center field and batted seventh.
Luis Robert CF CWS Thu 1/2/20 1:19 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert agreed to a long-term contract extension with the White Sox on Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
The deal is worth $50 million over six years with two club options, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. Robert advanced to Triple-A Charlotte in 2019, where he played well with a .297/.341/.634 slash line and 16 home runs over 47 games. The 22-year-old should be on the major-league roster for Opening Day, and he'll likely serve as the primary center fielder for most of 2020.
Luis Robert CF CWS Tue 9/3/19 7:21 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert won't be promoted this month, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert has only played in 47 Triple-A games, but he posted an excellent .297/.341/.634 slash line with 16 homers over that stretch. The White Sox cited not wanting to overwork Robert as one of the reasons for not calling him up, though service-time concerns are likely equally relevant.
Luis Robert CF CWS Thu 8/29/19 9:01 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Frank Thomas of NBC Sports Chicago said the White Sox were leaning toward not calling up Robert when rosters expand September, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas said he had a pregame conversation Thursday with general manager Rick Hahn, who indicated the club was leaning in that direction, although a White Sox spokesperson said that no decisions about callups have been made. The team held back Eloy Jimenez last season and could let Robert make his Chicago debut in 2020.
Luis Robert CF CWS Tue 8/20/19 7:51 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run for Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Robert has pounded out three home runs over the last two days, which no doubt fuels anticipation for his arrival in Chicago. The recently turned 22-year-old Robert, the White Sox's top prospect, has launched 28 homers at three separate stops in the organization.
Luis Robert CF CWS Wed 8/14/19 5:28 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert went 4-for-5 with a triple, double, walk and stolen base Tuesday in Triple-A Charlotte's 15-1 win over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
EDGE Analysis
Both of the top two high-level prospects in the Chicago system enjoyed productive nights, as infielder Nick Madrigal also rapped out four hits of his own. After his latest monstrous performance at the plate, Robert now maintains a .315/.372/.629 slash line through his first 28 games at Triple-A.