Royce Lewis Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 200 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/5/1999 (22)
- Experience
- 0
- College
- None
Royce Lewis Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Royce Lewis News
Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (knee) began doing fielding and throwing drills last week. He is currently working his way back from a torn ACL at the Twins team complex in Fort Myers. The 22-year-old is expected to do some jogging and hitting as early as next week. Lewis won't be a factor for the Twins this season, but has a bright future in the league. The hope is that Lewis will be ready for the beginning of the 2022 season.
Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (knee) had successful reconstruction surgery to repair the torn ACL in his right knee on Friday. Lewis had previously experienced some soreness in the knee before arriving at camp, but the pain exacerbated when he slipped on some ice. He'll spend some time in Minnesota before going back to Fort Myers to begin his rehab, which should take nine to 12 months. Still just 21 years old, Lewis should be back on track to play at Double-A next year, where the former number-one pick can continue to show his blend of contact, power, and speed with added repetitions.
Minnesota Twins shortstop and top prospect Royce Lewis(knee) has suffered a torn ACL in his right knee, reports Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Lewis had felt some soreness in the knee while training at his home in Texas, but the pain worsened when he recently slipped on some ice. It's a tough break for MLB.com's number-17 ranked prospect, who will undergo surgery on Friday and miss the next nine to 12 months for rehab and recovery. Lewis was thought to be close to major-league ready, though he has yet to log more than 150 at-bats above high-A ball and hasn't played since 2019 in the Arizona Fall League, where he produced a .975 OPS in 22 games. When fully recovered, Lewis will likely resume playing at the Double-A level to get more reps.
Batting Order
| 1 | Luis Arraez |
| 2 | Byron Buxton |
| 3 | Jorge Polanco |
| 4 | Josh Donaldson |
| 5 | Max Kepler |
| 6 | Miguel Sanó |
| 7 | Brent Rooker |
| 8 | Nick Gordon |
| 9 | Ryan Jeffers |
Royce Lewis Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Luis Arraez |
| 2 | Byron Buxton |
| 3 | Jorge Polanco |
| 4 | Josh Donaldson |
| 5 | Max Kepler |
| 6 | Miguel Sanó |
| 7 | Brent Rooker |
| 8 | Nick Gordon |
| 9 | Ryan Jeffers |
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.