Luis Robert Jr.

Professional Baseball Player (Center Fielder)

Cuban Ciego de Avila, Cuba

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Baseball Player (Center Fielder)
NationalityCuban
Date of Birth03/08/1997
Age28 years
BirthplaceCiego de Avila, Cuba

Latest News about Luis Robert Jr.

28/03/2026

Luis Robert Jr. made his New York Mets debut and hit a walk-off three-run home run in the 11th inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This 448-foot blast to left-center field secured a 4-2 victory for the Mets, marking his first home run as a Met and showcasing his power early in the 2026 season.

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Physical Stats & More

Height6' 2"
Weight225 lbs
Bats/ThrowsRight/Right

Career

Teams
  • Chicago White Sox
  • New York Mets
MLB Debut Age22
Contract6 years/$50M (2020-25), plus 2026-27 club options
Minor LeaguesDominican Summer League (2017), Kannapolis, Winston-Salem (2018)
MLB Debut24/07/2020
Career Home Runs102
Notable AchievementsGold Glove Award (2020), MLB All-Star (2023), Silver Slugger Award (2023)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Signed with Chicago White Sox after leaving Cuba.
2. 2018 Southern League All-Star Game MVP.
3. 2018 All-Star Futures Game participant.
4. Won Gold Glove Award in 2020.
5. Named MLB All-Star in 2023.
6. Won Silver Slugger Award in 2023.
7. Traded to New York Mets from Chicago White Sox in September 2025.
8. Hit walk-off three-run home run in Mets debut on 28/03/2026.
9. Defected from Cuba in 2016.
10. Signed with Chicago White Sox for $26 million signing bonus on 27/05/2017.
11. Finished 12th in MVP voting in 2023.
12. Career batting average of .264 across six seasons with White Sox.
13. Struggled with injuries throughout career, playing more than 110 games only once with White Sox.
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