The Chicago White Sox have a veritable star in the making.
The Chicago White Sox have a legitimate superstar in the making on their current roster, and it may not be who you are thinking of. While Eloy Jimenez may have gotten the lion-share of the attention up till now, Luis Robert could quickly become one of Major League Baseball’s best players.
This is not to say that Eloy Jimenez does not deserve the attention he’s gotten. For starters, he’s uberly talented, athletic, and charismatic. In addition, he is on the White Sox courtesy of the Chicago Cubs, their neighbors to the north, which adds an entirely new level of intrigue to the situation.
When you add up all of these factors, it’s no wonder that Jimenez has received most of the attention and focus. However, as that has happened, Robert has been, not so quietly, flying under the radar — at least if you’ve been paying attention. If you’re more of a casual fan, then maybe you missed Robert’s absolute dominance and rocket-like ascension through the minor leagues.
Last season, he started in high-A, Winston-Salem, and quickly progressed through AA, and AAA. No matter the level of competition, Robert scorched opponents’ pitching, hitting for a combined average of .328 with 32 home runs 92 RBI. Half of his home runs (16) and 39 of his RBI came in just 47 games at AAA, where he also hit .297. To say he was ready for the majors this year would have been a gross understatement.
His power is immense, and the sound of the ball ricocheting off his bat just sounds different from other players. However, he can not only hit for power but can spray to all parts of the field and hit for average as well. He has size and speed for days and is well above average defensively. In short, he is the epitome of a five-tool player.
It’s why some in the media have heaped high-praise on the 22-year-old outfielder from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. However, that praise even falls short of that from Robert’s own teammate, the aforementioned Jimenez, who told reporters recently that Robert “is going to be the next Mike Trout.“
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It’s clear Robert has the respect and recognition from his own teammates. It’s only a matter of time before the casual fan wakes up and realizes the White Sox have the next superstar of MLB.