What was that experience like for you? "I think it was fairly clear not just to those of us in the White Sox organization or in player development or in scouting, but throughout the industry," Hahn said, "that he has a chance to be a very special talent at the big-league level for a long time.". Power Rankings. Robert was named to the all-tournament team in the 2015 18U Baseball World Cup.
I liked it there. I think it will be very difficult. I know it's very hard to put into words after all that Cuban defectors go through, but is there any way you can explain what making it to the majors means to you? They set up the stadium as if it were a major league stadium, and to see major leaguers playing there for the first time in my life was very emotional and made me want to be one of them too.
I like to field. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas on ESPN.com.
Former Mexican soccer star Luis Roberto Alvez joins ESPN Deportes’ roster of experts.
The deal is just the latest big-money move by a team hoping to challenge in the AL Central after seven straight losing seasons. I really didn't. Jimenez made Chicago's Opening Day roster and was in the big leagues all season. This year, my goal is still to stay healthy and to try to play in every game this season so that, regardless of the outcome, I can learn and improve -- and next year I can be even better. Will Smith homering off Will Smith, MLB Friday Takeaways: Astros make history in forcing Game 7; Dodgers stay alive, How MLB old school beat new: Inside the Astros' big inning that won Game 6, Ranking 35 trades that shaped the Rays, Astros, Dodgers and Braves, Baseball keeps losing legends in 2020, and Joe Morgan might have been the smallest and mightiest of them all, 2021 MLB draft order set by 2020 standings, How the Rays are winning big without spending big money, MLB offseason preview: What's next for teams already out of the playoffs, 'What just happened?' Robert was named to the all-tournament team in the 2015 18U Baseball World Cup. So I worked out in the garage. "People are understandably focused on what, potentially, this means for our Opening Day roster," general manager Rick Hahn said. "I think all we can do is be transparent about this process and what we're trying to do. ET. He played in the Cuban National Series for Ciego de Ávila from 2013 to 2015. From there, he went on to play for the America, Atlante and Necaxa organizations in Mexico. ", "Luis Robert Leaves Cuba, With Clock Ticking Before New Rules Begin - BaseballAmerica.com", "Source: Cuban OF Robert cleared to sign May 20", "5 favorites to sign Cuban OF phenom Robert", "OF Robert gets $26M bonus in White Sox deal", "White Sox officially welcome aboard Cuban phenom Luis Robert", "Luis Robert Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball", No. Three of them expressed the most interest; I think they were Cincinnati, Oakland and the White Sox. Of course. After that, you move on to play in a national tournament, which is between the different provinces in Cuba.
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This moment is a product of a lot of sacrifice, especially the last four years since I made the decision to leave Cuba. [17] On July 11, he made his debut with Class AAA Charlotte, and hit 2 home runs in his first game with 7 RBIs.
CHICAGO -- Luis Robert is locked in with the Chicago White Sox -- for the next six years at least, and possibly for the Opening Day lineup, too. "And I know that we're going to be able to do that because we have some very good, talented players.". What was it like to witness that historic moment? Alvaez, better known as “Zague,” makes his debut on the network this Sunday, January 13th on Futbol Picante at 9 p.m. [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. The dazzling Luis Robert could be MLB's next superstar, Mookie, Javy or Ohtani? [23] On defense, he played closer to home plate, at 317 feet, than any major league center fielder who played for 100 or more plate appearances.
And that included the first-ever three straight home runs by Cuban-born players, with Moncada, Yasmani Grandal and Abreu.
Without the long-term deal, the White Sox could have delayed Robert's free agency by a year if they kept him in the minors for 15 days this season. And on the field, he always tells me that every day is a new day.
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He's incredible. What was it like being part of that historic moment in which you had four Cuban-born players hitting consecutively in the lineup?
I was just so proud and excited for all of them. Sometimes the four of us sit down and say, "It's incredible.
I have a tee, and I also have a friend, Ariel Ricardo, who would throw BP. We are blessed, and it makes no sense to be angry or complain about anything.
Zague is a former soccer player of Mexican-Brazilian nationality. Last year, I played all levels throughout the minors, and it doesn't compare with the level of pitching here in the majors. Entering this season, the consensus pick to be American League Rookie of the Year was Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, and the 23-year-old from Cuba has not disappointed. I didn't do many workouts because when they opened the gym back up, you couldn't really go because of the coronavirus. The former soccer player will take part on the analysis table of Futbol Picante and Los Capitanes.
Luis Robert makes himself at home in the Windy City rivalry with a two-run homer off of Jon Lester that bounces into the left-field stands and out of the park. Chicago signed him as an international free agent on May 27, 2017. July 6, 2019: Birmingham Barons placed CF Luis Robert on the temporarily inactive list. Off the field, Pito has taught me that you always have to be professional and arrive early.
We saw it as something normal. But it's really just much more about the long term and having Luis Robert patrolling center field for hopefully at least the next eight years in a White Sox uniform.".
Whatever happens in a particular day, the next day you have to come with the same drive to do your routine. The dazzling Luis Robert could be MLB's next superstar, Mookie, Javy or Ohtani?
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer Entering this season, the consensus pick to be American League Rookie of the Year was Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, and …
Did you set specific goals or benchmarks for yourself for your rookie year? It is an advantage to know what a pitcher's best pitch is and what pitch he tends to throw in certain counts. But hopefully, yes. Everything. That was an incredible moment. Upcoming Live Events and Commentators (by sport), James Pitaro, ESPN President; Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks, ESPN+ Acquires Rights to Scottish Premiership. Luis Robert's long ball exits Wrigley.
That potential for manipulation of a young player's service time has become a regular practice and is the subject of an unresolved union grievance against the Chicago Cubs regarding Kris Bryant. They also brought back slugger Jose Abreu on a $50 million, three-year deal and acquired outfielder Nomar Mazara from the Texas Rangers. We knew it could happen, but it hadn't crossed my mind.
I know you were in the stands for the historic game when the Rays played against the Cuban national team at the Estadio Nacional. Latest on Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on - ESPN
The White Sox hold $20 million options for 2026 and 2027, with $2 million buyouts for each season. That's something that helps so much. This year it also helped that I did well in spring training.
That is what every single Cuban who has come to the U.S. wants, to represent Cuba.
And having such a good year last year helped my mindset a lot. But the quality of play is much better [in the United States]. The dazzling Luis Robert could be MLB's next superstar Larger than life: Aaron Judge is everything MLB could want in a superstar Bullpen chess match between Yankees, Rays …
"I understand the focus on the 2020 season.
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It's amazing to just know that you not only have three other Cubans playing alongside you, they're also great ballplayers.
ET. Since I was little, I used to play around the neighborhood with my friends. Whenever he sees me doing something that is wrong or something that is not well done, he always tells it like it is.
The level of talent and play is much higher here.
Robert is due $1.5 million in 2020, $3.5 million in 2021, $6 million in 2022, $9.5 million in 2023, $12.5 million in 2024 and $15 million in 2025.
Adapting to major league pitching is always the hardest thing to do. I have an exercise bench and some weights, and I would do stairs and things like that. I played basketball when I was little. MLB standings ».
Being here in the majors is incredible, seeing players playing next to you whom you only saw on television. Robert began 2019 with the Winston-Salem Dash,[15] and was promoted to the Birmingham Barons on April 30. But my first sport was basketball.
Robert joined the 30/30 club by hitting 30 home runs and stealing 36 bases for the season. But hey, this is what we have to do at this time, and we have to adapt to it.
You play a lot of sports when you're a kid, and I had the talent to play basketball.
He represented the country during the 1994 World Cup. I hadn't had a Cuban hitting behind me or in front of me in the lineup in a long while. Robert has dazzled with his power at the plate and his speed in center field. 25-and-under MLB player October Impact Rankings, Fernando Tatis Jr. and MLB's 100 most entertaining players, MLB Awards Watch: Who is leading the races for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year, Slugging White Sox could be ready to eclipse Cubs in Chicago, Checking in with White Sox phenom Luis Robert: 'It still seems like a dream', Sunday Spotlight: Is Bieber MLB's best ace, the amazing Luis Robert and more, 'What just happened?' [8][9], On May 27, 2017, Robert signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox including a $26 million signing bonus.
When they saw me running, and that I caught every ball, they left me there. But not having it this year hasn't affected me much because I didn't have it my entire life. I think you always need that pressure from the fans. I told them the White Sox because Pito [Jose Abreu] was already there, [Yoan] Moncada was there and I played with him.
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