Julio Rodríguez

Baseball player for Seattle Mariners

Julio Rodríguez - Baseball player for Seattle Mariners
Born

December 29th, 2000
24 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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A Dominican baseball player debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Seattle Mariners. Rodríguez excelled as an outfielder and displayed remarkable skills both offensively and defensively. In his rookie season, he achieved significant milestones, including being named the American League Rookie of the Year. Known for his powerful batting and speed on the bases, Rodríguez quickly became a key player for the Mariners, contributing to their offense and earning recognition throughout the league.

Named American League Rookie of the Year in 2022

Debuted with the Seattle Mariners in 2022

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