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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