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Chicago White Sox: One bold prediction for the 2025 season

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MLB: Spring Training San Diego Padres at Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox will be one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball for this season and will likely have another 100-loss season.

The White Sox have a few players on their roster who had down years offensively last year and will look to have bounce-back seasons to help lead the White Sox to being more successful.

One of those players is Luis Robert Jr., who will be a key member of the White Sox lineup this season and be one of their main power threats.

Chicago White Sox outfielder primed for an MVP-type of season

MLB: Chicago White Sox Media Day
MLB: Chicago White Sox Media Day Feb 20, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) poses for a photo on media day at the team’s spring training facility in Glendale, AZ. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Robert Jr. is entering his sixth big league season and is coming off a season in 2024 that saw him face injuries and not be the same player he was in 2023. Robert Jr. missed the start of last season due to a right hip flexor strain, which limited him to playing 100 games.

In those 100 games, the now 27-year-old slashed .224/.278/.379 for an OPS and OPS+ of .657 and 87, all career lows. In 2023, Robert Jr. had 40 more points on his average (.264), finished 12th in the MVP voting, and won a Silver Slugger.

Only two years removed from that season, there’s no reason why Robert Jr. can do it again, as he comes into this season in better shape and a better headspace.

These factors should help Robert Jr. finish in the top ten for the MVP award and win another Silver Slugger.

What will help Robert Jr. in his efforts?

MLB: Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers Luis Robert Jr.
MLB: Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers Sep 29, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The main thing that will help Robert Jr. have a better season in 2025 is how great he has been this spring. In 18 games, he hit .300/.386/.500 for an OPS of .966 with 29 total bases. Robert Jr. also launched an impressive four home runs and collected eight RBI.

Yes, spring training numbers don’t matter in the grand scheme of things, but Robert Jr’s swing looks better than it has been, and he’s putting the sweet spot of the bat on the ball more to start this year.

What also should help the native of Cuba is his placement in the lineup this season. According to FanGraphs, Robert Jr. is batting second, which is a good spot for him.

Robert Jr. is known as a five-tool player and having his speed and power at the top of the lineup to drive runs in and get on base for someone like Andrew Benintendi to drive him in after he steals a few bags.

The season is fast approaching

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) and first baseman Andrew Vaughn (25) celebrate after scoring against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field.
MLB: Los Angeles Angels at Chicago White Sox Sep 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) and first baseman Andrew Vaughn (25) celebrate after scoring against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

There are only two days left before the White Sox kick off their season, and the White Sox need to remain healthy to get off to a good start.

If Robert Jr. can put up the same numbers he had in 2023, then he should have a successful season.


Source: https://www.chicitysports.com/chicago-white-sox-one-bold-prediction?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chicago-white-sox-one-bold-prediction


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