Dominikk85 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I think robert can become a top5 overall prospect if he stays healthy and performs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: I’m worried they’ll start Walker in Low A. Not major harm if they do, never dominated KAN and have a crowded OF at higher levels with Eloy, Robert, Gonzalez, Rutherford, Basabe Should spend the majority of '19 with WS however 3 hours ago, SoxAce said: Great news. Was dreading they would rush him to AA. Hopefully dominates and moves somewhat quickly 3 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: I like those guys all being in the same place to push each other. As do I, similarly, I noticed Eloy and Madrigal being chummy in ST...hopefully reunite on the South Side 3 hours ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: Ideally though, they want Walker finishing the year in BIrmingham with Adolfo, Basabe and Gonzalez in Charlotte Don't forget Rutherford, expecting a big year...and that's from someone who was low on him for the longest time...Should start in BIR with a chance to end in CHA 36 minutes ago, dominik-keul@gmx.de said: I think robert can become a top5 overall prospect if he stays healthy and performs. He's hyped, God willing he stays healthy and dominates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 If Luis Robert can protect the same thumb from being injured for the fourth time, he will be able to showcase his true talent as a hitter. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Big year for this guy. He needs to show results this year IMO if we're going to count him towards being a key cog in the rebuild. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) On 3/23/2019 at 2:00 PM, dominik-keul@gmx.de said: I think robert can become a top5 overall prospect if he stays healthy and performs. I swear the last 2 springs Robert hasn't looked over matched at all. I look at him and see a Major League talent but then he goes down and gets hurt. I want him to do so well and fast. Hoping he can get to AAA this year. I know with so many OF's pushing for that level it doesn't seem likely but let them battle it out . Basabe, Rutherford, Gonzalez, Robert and Adolfo; those who play best get 1st shot and with someone like Robert if he can rake at AA I wouldn't hesitate to give him the 1st shot in CF. Edited March 25, 2019 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisox05 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 minute ago, aeichhor said: The ball just sounds different coming off of his bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashman Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 22 hours ago, Scoots said: Hope to see him in AAA in September. Needs to destroy the opposition and stay healthy for that to happen though. He's not gonna stay healthy for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Nice video clip. Physically, Luis Robert does not look like a rookie. How much more does this guy need to "develop" before he is "ready" to play at the major league level? He has proven that he can hit fast balls and curve balls abd that he has tremendous power. He is as fast as lightening. How much time should be wasted knowing that the prime career years for most major league players are over by the time they hit thirty. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 12 minutes ago, tray said: Nice video clip. Physically, Luis Robert does not look like a rookie. How much more does this guy need to "develop" before he is "ready" to play at the major league level? He has proven that he can hit fast balls and curve balls abd that he has tremendous power. He is as fast as lightening. How much time should be wasted knowing that the prime career years for most major league players are over by the time they hit thirty. ? Luis Robert is 21 years old, there is zero reason to rush given the complete lack of development he’s had these past few years. Let him prove himself at High A and AA this year. If all goes well, he’s up sometime in 2020 as a 23 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Luis Robert is 21 years old, there is zero reason to rush given the complete lack of development he’s had these past few years. Let him prove himself at High A and AA this year. If all goes well, he’s up sometime in 2020 as a 23 year old. I am really really hoping for the start of 2020. If he can stay healthy he's going to be very very good. Like 5+ WAR every year good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jose Abreu Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I am really really hoping for the start of 2020. If he can stay healthy he's going to be very very good. Like 5+ WAR every year good. Yup. I believe he has the highest ceiling of any player in the organization and it isn't particularly close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 As others have said, I don't expect him or Madrigal to be there very long. I would imagine they are both in AA by May. Maybe get rewarded with a cup of coffee in Charlotte at the end of the year if they both stay healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Jose Abreu said: That is a ton of range and a great read. He is in left center to start that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Right now Luis Robert is a combine star. Hopefully, it will translate in games, and he can somehow stay healthy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Dick Allen said: Right now Luis Robert is a combine star. Hopefully, it will translate in games, and he can somehow stay healthy. Definitely but this org could use like 10 more combine stars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 4:00 PM, dominik-keul@gmx.de said: I think robert can become a top5 overall prospect if he stays healthy and performs. I do not think Robert has shown the plus hit tool he would need to end up as a top five overall prospect. He seems to have a 50/55 grade hit tool at best, which will hold him back some. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 minute ago, steveno89 said: I do not think Robert has shown the plus hit tool he would need to end up as a top five overall prospect. He seems to have a 50/55 grade hit tool at best, which will hold him back some. He also has elite speed and plus raw power. He can impact the game in a variety of ways and make up for an average hit tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said: He also has elite speed and plus raw power. He can impact the game in a variety of ways and make up for an average hit tool. I agree with you completely. Like Dick Allen just said, Robert is a combine star who has yet to be healthy and reach the massive potential. He certainly could be a player who clicks in 2019 and has a major breakout season, or could get injured again and disappoint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 3 hours ago, steveno89 said: I agree with you completely. Like Dick Allen just said, Robert is a combine star who has yet to be healthy and reach the massive potential. He certainly could be a player who clicks in 2019 and has a major breakout season, or could get injured again and disappoint. One thing going for him is the injuries that he's had are minor things. No knee or broken ankle or shoulder. Things that debilitate a career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 hours ago, zisk said: One thing going for him is the injuries that he's had are minor things. No knee or broken ankle or shoulder. Things that debilitate a career. One thing that concerns me is his lack of playing. He was idle a long time before he signed, then hardly played and was hurt. And he missed a lot of time last year. That is development time he isn't getting back. Sometimes layoffs like these can really derail a career. There is no doubt about his physical ability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Mike Cameron 2.0? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominikk85 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Mike Cameron 2.0? Cameron has 50 career WAR and several 5 win seasons. I would absolutely take that from robert. Not sure if it is the same profile though, I think robert has more power but isn't as good defensively 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, dominik-keul@gmx.de said: Cameron has 50 career WAR and several 5 win seasons. I would absolutely take that from robert. Not sure if it is the same profile though, I think robert has more power but isn't as good defensively Yea Mike sure could go get it but his power never really developed how we hoped. That said, Mike had a great career and should probably be in the "hall of very good". If Robert comes close that would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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