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Robert began the season in a funk at the plate but looked more like himself in July, hitting .353 with three home runs and 11 RBIs.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Hayes is an elite defender, but has struggled mightily at the plate and is owed some real money, while Littell is a pitch-to-contact arm who could struggle in Great American Ball Park.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
That gives up confidence at the plate just to see the ball and hit it and not worry too much about your swing.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Robert has struggled at the plate this season, but the potential is still there.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Hayes is an elite defender, but has struggled mightily at the plate and is owed some real money, while Littell is a pitch-to-contact arm who could struggle in Great American Ball Park.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
That gives up confidence at the plate just to see the ball and hit it and not worry too much about your swing.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Robert has struggled at the plate this season, but the potential is still there.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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“At the plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20plate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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