Luis Robert Jr. experienced a significantly poor season in 2025, with a .190 batting average and a .599 OPS during the first half. His disappointing performance has had serious implications for the Chicago White Sox, especially as GM Chris Getz rejected trade offers hoping for a substantial return. Robert's struggles contributed to him being labeled the Least Valuable Player, despite still contributing defensively. His inability to capitalize on trade opportunities and consistent underperformance makes him a detriment to the team's rebuilding efforts.
With a .190 batting average and an OPS of .599 in the first half, Luis Robert Jr. picked the worst time imaginable to have a three month slump. It's made him the center of attention at the MLB trade deadline for all the wrong reasons.
In terms of literal value, Robert Jr. is far from the worst player in the league. His defense and baserunning alone have kept his fWAR out of the negatives this season.
Luis Robert Jr. has the worst batting average of any AL hitter with 275 plate appearances. His average has been below .200 in every month this season.
As one of Stark's friends put it, "He has one job - to get himself traded, and he's failing!"
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