Julio Yarnel Rodríguez Jr., known as “J-Rod,” was born on December 29, 2000, in Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic. Growing up in a town of 20,000, Rodríguez was inspired by his father’s coaching from an early age, initially training as a catcher before transitioning to the outfield. By age twelve, he was already impressing scouts with his hitting power, notably driving a pitch to the wall against a seventeen-year-old. Signed by the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent in 2017, Rodríguez made his MLB debut in 2022, quickly becoming an All-Star, winning the Silver Slugger Award, and earning the American League Rookie of the Year Award.
Full Name: Julio Yarnel Rodríguez Jr.
Nickname: J-Rod
Birthdate: December 29, 2000
Hometown: Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic
Nationality: Dominican
Position: Center Fielder
Current Team: Seattle Mariners (MLB)
MLB Debut: 2022
Key Awards: American League Rookie of the Year, All-Star, Silver Slugger (2022)
Notable Early Talent: Known for impressive hitting power by age 12, gaining scouts’ attention in the Dominican Republic
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-29 | OAK | W 6-4 | 3 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI |
| 2024-09-28 | OAK | W 7-6 (10) | 5 AB, 2 R, 2 H |
| 2024-09-27 | OAK | W 2-0 | 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H |
| 2024-09-25 | HOU | W 8-1 | 5 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2024-09-24 | HOU | L 3-4 | 5 AB, 1 R, 1 H |
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