Julio Rodríguez
MLB StarProfessional Baseball Player / Outfielder / Seattle Mariners
Born: December 29, 2000 | Position: Center Field
Athlete
All-Star
Coach's Note: Julio Rodríguez is one of the most exciting young talents in Major League Baseball, known for his power hitting and defensive skills.
Career Highlights
1MLB Debut
Made MLB debut on April 8, 2022 with Seattle Mariners.
April 8, 2022 marked his first Major League game.
2Rookie Season
2022 AL Rookie of the Year with 28 home runs.
Won the prestigious rookie award in his first season.
3All-Star Appearances
Selected for MLB All-Star Game in 2022 and 2023.
Recognized as one of baseball's best players twice.
4Silver Slugger
Won Silver Slugger Award in 2022.
Honored as the best offensive player at his position.
5Home Run Derby
Participated in 2022 Home Run Derby.
Showcased his impressive power hitting skills.
Coach's Note: Rodríguez signed a massive contract extension with the Mariners in 2022, potentially keeping him in Seattle through 2034.
Playing Style
1Power Hitter
Known for his exceptional power to all fields.
Can hit home runs to any part of the ballpark.
2Speed
Combines power with elite base-running speed.
One of the fastest players in Major League Baseball.
3Defense
Excellent defensive outfielder with strong arm.
Makes highlight-reel catches in center field.
Career Statistics
1Batting Average
Career .279 hitter through 2023 season.
Consistently strong contact hitter.
2Home Runs
60+ home runs in first two MLB seasons.
Elite power production early in career.
3Stolen Bases
62 stolen bases through 2023 season.
Combination of power and speed is rare.
4RBIs
200+ RBIs in first two seasons.
Excellent run producer for Mariners.
Coach's Note: Rodríguez represents the new generation of "five-tool" players who excel at hitting for average, hitting for power, running, fielding and throwing.