Robert maintained that approach at the plate throughout his rookie season. He had a blazing start, earning American League Rookie of the Month honors for July/August before a September swoon.
Overall, he did more than enough to become one of three finalists for AL Rookie of the Year, along with Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis and Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier.
The winner will be announced Monday. Here are four stats that stand out from Robert’s first season.
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