Luis Robert Jr.

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Baltimore Orioles · Outfielder

Age 296' 2" · 225 lbsBats Right

#102 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

Now in his seventh MLB season with the Mets, Robert enters 2026 as a high-ceiling center fielder whose fantasy value hinges on his ability to recapture the stolen base prowess he demonstrated last year while stabilizing a batting average that has remained stubbornly low across consecutive seasons. His 2025 campaign showcased encouraging power development with 14 home runs and 53 RBIs, along with an impressive 33 stolen bases that positioned him as a dual-threat asset in the running and power categories. The early 2026 numbers raise durability and consistency concerns, though his track record as a 2023 AL All-Star suggests the potential for mid-season breakouts if he can maintain health and find his stroke at the plate. Fantasy managers should view him as a streaky contributor best suited for builds prioritizing speed and power upside over batting average stability, with upside in runs and RBIs if his offensive consistency improves throughout the season.

News Updates

Orioles claim Robert off waivers from Mets
Baltimore added offensive punch to their lineup by claiming outfielder Luis Robert off waivers from the New York Mets. The claim provides the Orioles with another option in their outfield rotation. Robert could help Baltimore's postseason push with additional depth at the position.
Sep 1, 2026
Mets place Luis Robert on waivers
The New York Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert on outright waivers, according to sources, potentially allowing other teams to claim him while New York avoids paying the remainder of his salary. This appears to be a salary cap management move by the Mets, who are unlikely to retain him.
Aug 30, 2026
Luis Robert continues impressive rehab with two-hit game
New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert went 2-for-6 with two runs and an RBI while playing eight innings in center field during a Double-A Binghamton rehab game Sunday. Robert has been ramping up his activity following a back injury and appears to be progressing well toward activation. His return will provide significant offensive help to the Mets.
Jul 14, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2020	Chicago White Sox	56	227	202	.233	11	31	33	9	73	.302	.436	.738
2021	Chicago White Sox	68	296	275	.338	13	43	42	6	61	.378	.567	.945
2022	Chicago White Sox	98	401	380	.284	12	56	54	11	77	.319	.426	.745
2023	Chicago White Sox	145	595	546	.264	38	80	90	20	172	.315	.542	.857
2024	Chicago White Sox	100	425	393	.224	14	35	47	23	141	.278	.379	.657
2025	Chicago White Sox	110	431	382	.223	14	53	52	33	112	.297	.364	.661
2026	2 teams▼	61	230	204	.221	11	26	26	2	55	.300	.407	.707
Career	Totals	638	2605	2382	.256	113	324	344	104	691	.312	.450	.762

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2017	DSL White Sox	28	114	84	.310	3	14	17	12	23	.491	.536	1.027
2018	3 teams▼	50	208	186	.269	0	17	31	15	52	.333	.360	.693
2019	3 teams▼	122	551	503	.328	32	92	108	36	129	.376	.624	1.000
2021	2 teams▼	12	49	41	.268	1	6	5	2	12	.388	.390	.778
2022	Charlotte Knights	1	5	5	.200	0	0	0	0	2	.200	.200	.400
2024	2 teams▼	8	30	27	.111	2	4	4	0	10	.200	.333	.533
2026	2 teams▼	8	35	31	.323	2	4	7	0	8	.400	.548	.948
Career	Totals	229	992	877	.303	40	137	172	65	236	.376	.535	.911

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg89.8 mph

Max EV114.6 mph

Launch Angle15.1°

Barrel %9.9%

K %23.9%

Hard Hit %40.4%

Sprint Speed28.9 ft/s

Bat Speed77.3 mph

Whiff %28.1%

Chase %32.7%

xBA0.239

xSLG0.418

xwOBA0.321

GB%44.4%

FB%27.2%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2020

Chicago White Sox

227

202

.233

.302

.436

.738

2021

Chicago White Sox

296

275

.338

.378

.567

.945

2022

Chicago White Sox

401

380

.284

.319

.426

.745

2023

Chicago White Sox

145

595

546

.264

172

.315

.542

.857

2024

Chicago White Sox

100

425

393

.224

141

.278

.379

.657

2025

Chicago White Sox

110

431

382

.223

112

.297

.364

.661

2026

2 teams▼

230

204

.221

.300

.407

.707

Career

Totals

638

2605

2382

.256

113

324

344

104

691

.312

.450

.762

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2017

DSL White Sox

114

.310

.491

.536

1.027

2018

3 teams▼

208

186

.269

.333

.360

.693

2019

3 teams▼

122

551

503

.328

108

129

.376

.624

1.000

2021

2 teams▼

.268

.388

.390

.778

2022

Charlotte Knights

.200

.400

2024

2 teams▼

.111

.200

.333

.533

2026

2 teams▼

.323

.400

.548

.948

Career

Totals

229

992

877

.303

137

172

236

.376

.535

.911