Luis Robert is a well-known Cuban professional baseball player. Many know him as the LeBron James of baseball in terms of his lookalike facial structure. Luis has been playing in the MLB for the Chicago White Sox since 2020. Robert was part of the Bronze Medal Winning team in 2013 at U-18 Baseball World Cup.
Luis Robert was born Luis Robert Moiran on August 2, 1997, in Guantanamo, Cuba. He is the son of Miguelina Moiran Centeno and her husband, Luis Robert Robles. Much about his parent is still under the radar. Robert has not shared a word about his education and academic qualification. Robert stands six feet and two inches tall and weighs 84 kg.
Luis Robert has an estimated net worth of more than $15 Million. He will be among the highest-paid player in the club from his contract in 2020. Robert signed a 6 year / $50,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $50,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $8,333,333.
Luis plays in the MLB for the Chicago White Sox SOURCE: DraftKing As per the contract, Luis took home a $1.5 million salary in 2020 and $3.5 Million in 2021. His salary will increase to $6 Million for the next season and then increase by $3 Million yearly. Robert’s two options come with a price tag of $20 million apiece, with the White Sox also holding a $2 million buyout on both options.
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Luis is very much private about his love life. He has not shared a word about his relationship status. Robert is an active social media user, and following his posts, it seems like Luis is single. The player is very early in his career and could focus on his career rather than spending time with people. Robert is very close to his family and friends and spends his free time with them.
Luis started playing baseball in the early days. He came to the spotlight after being named to the all-tournament in the 2018 18U Baseball World Cup. However, Robert was part of the Silver medal-winning team at the 15U Baseball World Cup Championship in 2012. The player was part of the Cuban National Series with Ciego de Avia from 2013 until 2015.
In late 2016, Chicago White Sox spotted him and signed a contract in May 2017, which included a signing bonus of $26 Million. Robert spent his next two seasons playing in the Minor League baseball for Winston_Salem Dash. In the 2019 season, Luis scored 108 runs, the second-most in the minor leagues, and he led the minors with 165 hits. In January 2020, The player extended his contract until 2026 for $50 Million.
Luis won the Golf Glove Award for the center field after having a good season in 2020. In early 2021, He had to move out of the game after suffering a tea-off right hip flexor.
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