Luis Robert

Luis Robert
Chicago White Sox – No. 92
Outfielder
Born: (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997
Havana, Cuba
Bats: Right Throws: Right

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

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]

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.
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