History of Julio Rodríguez in Timeline

Julio Rodríguez, nicknamed "J-Rod", is a Dominican professional baseball center fielder for the Seattle Mariners. He signed with the Mariners in 2017 and debuted in MLB in 2022. During his rookie year, he earned All-Star honors, a Silver Slugger Award, and the American League Rookie of the Year Award. Overall, Rodríguez is a three-time All-Star and has won two Silver Slugger Awards, establishing himself as a prominent player in MLB.

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December 29, 2000: Julio Rodríguez Born

On December 29, 2000, Julio Yamel Rodríguez, later nicknamed "J-Rod," was born. He would go on to become a professional baseball center fielder.

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July 2017: Signs with Seattle Mariners

In July 2017, at age 16, Rodríguez signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent, receiving a $1.75 million signing bonus.

April 4, 2022: Named Opening Day Center Fielder

On April 4, 2022, the Mariners named Rodríguez as their Opening Day center fielder.

September 2022: Began dating Jordyn Huitema

In September 2022, Rodríguez began dating Jordyn Huitema, a Canadian professional soccer player and fellow 2020 Olympic medalist.

January 2023: Donated Ambulance to Hometown

In January 2023, Rodríguez donated an ambulance to his hometown of Loma de Cabrera, which previously did not have one. He also provided baseball equipment and toys to the children in his hometown.

July 16, 2024: "Welcome to the J-Rod Show" Aired on FS1

On July 16, 2024, Fox Sports produced a documentary on Rodríguez titled "Welcome to the J-Rod Show," which first aired on FS1 following the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.

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2025: Home Invasion at Rodriguez's Home

On May 1, 2025, Julio Rodriguez's home on Mercer Island was burglarized, with nearly $200,000 in merchandise stolen while he was away on a road trip with his team. His girlfriend, Jordyn Huitema, who was at the house, barricaded herself in the bathroom during the incident.