Royce Lewis Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 200 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/5/1999 (24)
- Experience
- 0
- College
- None
Royce Lewis Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Royce Lewis News
Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (hamstring) was included on the team's roster for the wild-card series and is serving as the designated hitter and batting third on Tuesday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Lewis hasn't played since Sept. 19 due to a mild left-hamstring strain and isn't quite 100 percent, but he was good enough to be included on the postseason roster and will likely serve exclusively as Minnesota's DH in this series against Toronto. The 24-year-old missed extensive time due to injury this year, but he was great when on the diamond, slashing .309/.372/.548 with a .921 OPS, 15 home runs, 52 RBI, six stolen bases and 36 runs scored in 217 at-bats. Lewis has two hits and an RBI in his only two at-bats against Gausman.
Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (hamstring) and shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) are both expected to be on the team's 26-man roster for the wild-card series against the Toronto Blue Jays, which begins on Tuesday. Both players have been out of the lineup for the better part of two weeks, Lewis with a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain and Correa with plantar fasciitis. Team sources suggest that Lewis will likely be limited to designated hitter. Lewis is feeling good at the plate, but he still hasn't run at 100% and is clearly not at full strength. Correa last played a day before Lewis on Sept. 18 after feeling a pop in his left heel. He was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis back in May, but acknowledged the time off has been beneficial. Having both Lewis and Correa available will be a big boost, but it remains to be seen how productive they'll be while battling through their respective injuries.
Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (hamstring) and outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) took part in simulated game action at Target Field on Wednesday. Lewis hit a home run. Neither Lewis nor Buxton are going to help fantasy managers from here on out, but the Twins could get them both back for the playoffs. Lewis suffered mild left-hamstring strain last Tuesday and is eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday, the final day of the regular season. The 24-year-old has missed plenty of time with injuries in 2023, but when he's been on the field, he's been great, and the Twins would love to have his bat in the lineup for the postseason. Buxton suffered a setback with patellar tendinitis in his right knee in early September while on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old hasn't really been healthy all year and may not be on Minnesota's playoff roster.
Batting Order
| 1 | Edouard Julien |
| 2 | Jorge Polanco |
| 3 | Royce Lewis |
| 4 | Max Kepler |
| 5 | Alex Kirilloff |
| 6 | Carlos Correa |
| 7 | Ryan Jeffers |
| 8 | Matt Wallner |
| 9 | Michael A. Taylor |
Royce Lewis Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Edouard Julien |
| 2 | Jorge Polanco |
| 3 | Royce Lewis |
| 4 | Max Kepler |
| 5 | Alex Kirilloff |
| 6 | Carlos Correa |
| 7 | Ryan Jeffers |
| 8 | Matt Wallner |
| 9 | Michael A. Taylor |
There is no denying that Lewis has potential. He has the pedigree from being the first overall selection in the 2017 draft and he's a good athlete. His greatest attribute is perhaps his makeup and strong leadership skills. He's the kind of player that everyone roots for. But things aren't completely rosy with Lewis. His hit tool has a serious question mark despite showing flashes of brilliance in small sample sizes. Outside of rookie ball and low-A ball, he has been an average-to-below-average hitter in part because he struggles to square up the ball on a consistent basis. His offensive output has dipped with each promotion and his swing-and-miss tendencies have increased while the power numbers have decreased. Looking on the bright side of things, Lewis has consistently been one of the younger hitters in each of the leagues he's played in and he's said to be coachable and willing to learn. There are other things going in his favor, too. He has good speed, has shown the ability to steal more than 20 bases and he's displayed defensive versatility, which is something that always benefits a player's fantasy value. With an ADP in the 500 range, few are expecting Lewis to be a fantasy threat early on in the 2021 season. There is a chance that he'll see time later in the year but the acquisition of Andrelton Simmons likely pushes Lewis' MLB arrival closer to 2022. The young hitter has dynasty value but he's a little overrated in that area with safer bets to be had.
