Born in Cuba, Luis Robert Jr. is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Chicago White Sox. He was born on August 3, 1997. Robert Jr. participated in the Cuban National Series with Ciego de Ávila from 2013 to 2015.
Robert Jr. defected from Cuba in November 2016 in order to play Major League Baseball in the United States. Robert Jr. signed a contract worth $26 million with the Chicago White Sox on May 27, 2017. Following his signing, he played for the DSL White Sox, where he played in 28 games and finished with a batting average of .310 with three home runs, 14 RBIs, 22 walks, and 12 stolen bases. Additionally, Robert was supposed to play for Cuba in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, but his defection disqualified him from playing.
He made his Major League debut on July 24, 2020, and won the Gold Glove award in his rookie season. Luis Robert Jr. had a great year in 2023. He was named to his first All-Star game and won the Silver Slugger Award.
Luis Robert Jr. Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2017 | - | $26,000,000 | $26,000,000 | - | $26,000,000 |
| 2020 | $555,556 | - | $555,556 | - | $555,556 |
| 2021 | $3,500,000 | - | $3,500,000 | - | $3,500,000 |
| 2022 | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
| 2023 | $9,500,000 | - | $9,500,000 | - | $9,500,000 |
How much is Luis Robert Jr.'s getting paid?
Luis Robert Jr. 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. In 2024, Robert Jr. will earn a base salary of $12,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $12,500,000.
In 2017, Luis Robert Jr. signed his first contract and got a signing bonus worth $26,000,000 with the Chicago White Sox. Lastly, in 2020, Luis Robert Jr. signed an extension contract worth $50 million with the Chicago White Sox for a duration of 6-years. The contract will be valid till the 2025 season with club options for 2026 and 2027.
How much does Luis Robert Jr. make in a minute?
In 2023, Robert Jr.'s annual salary was $8,333,333. As we know there are 525,600 minutes in a year. Now, if his annual salary is divided by the total number of minutes a year, he makes about $15.854 a minute (As of 2023).
Luis Robert Jr. Career Earnings
Luis Robert Jr. has a total career earnings of $45,555,556. This includes his base salary of $19,555,556, and signing bonuses received till now of $26,000,000, in his career ( as of 2023 season)
He made a total amount of $9,500,000 in 2023 and a total amount of $6,000,000. Making total career earnings of $15,500,000 in the last two seasons.
What are the terms of Luis Robert Jr 's Contract?
The Chicago White Sox and Luis Robert Jr. agreed to a six-year, $50,000,000 contract that included a $50,000,000 guarantee and an average salary of $8,333,333 each year. Robert Jr.'s base salary will be $12,500,000 in 2024, with a total compensation of $12,500,000.
The clauses in Luis Robert Jr.'s contract are:
Maxes out at $88M if options are exercised.
2026 Club Option includes a $2M buyout.
2027 Club Option includes a $2M buyout (if 2026 is exercised).
How much of Luis Robert Jr.'s Contract is guaranteed?
Luis Robert Jr. signed a 6-year contract worth $50,000,000 with the Chicago White Sox, including $50,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $8,333,333.
Luis Robert Jr. Contract History
These are all the contracts of Luis Robert Jr. till now:
2017: Luis Robert Jr. signed his first contract and got a signing bonus worth $26,000,000 with the Chicago White Sox.
2020: Luis Robert Jr. signed an extension contract worth $50 million with the Chicago White Sox for a duration of 6-years. The contract will be valid till the 2025 season with club options for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
FAQs
Q. How old is Luis Robert Jr.?
A. Luis Robert Jr.'s age is 26 years ( As of 2023).
A. Luis Robert Jr.'s age is 26 years ( As of 2023).
Q. What team does Luis Robert Jr. play for?
A. Luis Robert Jr. plays for the Chicago White Sox in Major Lеaguе Baseball.
A. Luis Robert Jr. plays for the Chicago White Sox in Major Lеaguе Baseball.
Q. How much does Luis Robert Jr. earn in a minute?
A. Luis Robert Jr. earns around $15.854 in a minute (As of 2023).
A. Luis Robert Jr. earns around $15.854 in a minute (As of 2023).
Q. What is Luis Robert Jr.'s current annual salary?
A. Luis Robert Jr.'s current annual salary is $8,333,333.
A. Luis Robert Jr.'s current annual salary is $8,333,333.
Q. How long is Luis Robert Jr.'s current contract for?
A. Luis Robert Jr. signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox in 2020, the contract is valid till the 2025 season with club options of 2026 and 2027.
A. Luis Robert Jr. signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox in 2020, the contract is valid till the 2025 season with club options of 2026 and 2027.
