Julio Rodríguez's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Julio Rodríguez. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Julio "J-Rod" Rodríguez is a Dominican professional baseball center fielder for the Seattle Mariners. He signed with the Mariners in 2017 and debuted in MLB in 2022. His impactful rookie season earned him an All-Star selection, a Silver Slugger Award, and the American League Rookie of the Year Award.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1900: Four-hit games since 1900

During August 2023, Julio Rodríguez had 5 four-hit games in a 10-game stretch, a feat that had not happened since 1900.

1901: MLB Record broken since at least 1901

From August 16 to 19, 2023, Julio Rodríguez broke the MLB record for most hits in a four-game span with 17, the most since at least 1901.

1921: Ty Cobb record

During August 2023, Julio Rodríguez had 5 four-hit games, only Ty Cobb, with 6 such games in 1921, had more in a month.

1997: Hits not reached since 1997

During August 2023, Julio Rodríguez had 28 hits in 10 games, a number not reached since Kenny Lofton in 1997.

2001: Led Mariners to Postseason

Julio Rodríguez led the Mariners to their first postseason appearance since 2001, ending the longest active playoff drought amongst major North American sports leagues at the time.

2018: Professional Debut

In 2018, Julio Rodríguez made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League Mariners, batting .315/.404/.525 with 50 runs, nine triples, five home runs, 36 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 59 games. He was named a DSL mid-season All-Star and a Baseball America DSL All-Star. He also suffered a foot injury during the season.

2019: Time with West Virginia Power and Modesto Nuts

In 2019, Julio Rodríguez started with the Class-A West Virginia Power but missed almost two months due to a fractured left hand. He was later promoted to the Class A-Advanced Modesto Nuts, becoming one of the youngest players in High-A ball. He also played in the Arizona Fall League and was named an AFL Rising Star.

August 2021: Ranked as Top Prospect

In August 2021, Julio Rodríguez was ranked as the best Mariners prospect and the second-best prospect in baseball by MLB.com.

2021: Olympics Performance

In 2021, Julio Rodriguez was one of the top hitters at the Olympics, held in Tokyo. He hit .417 with a 1.069 on-base plus slugging in 6 games. He won a bronze medal.

2022: Silver Slugger and AL Rookie of the Year Awards

In 2022, Julio Rodríguez batted .284/.345/.509 with 28 home runs and 25 steals. He won the Silver Slugger Award and the AL Rookie of the Year Award.

2022: All-Star Game and Home Run Derby Participation

In 2022, Julio Rodríguez was selected for the MLB All-Star Game. He also participated in the Home Run Derby, hitting 81 home runs across three rounds. He also joined the 20-20 club and became the first player to join the 25-25 club in his debut season.

April 7, 2023: Tiebreaking Home Run

On April 7, 2023, Julio Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians, becoming the fastest player in Mariners history to reach 30 home runs, doing so in 140 games.

2023: Second Silver Slugger Award

In 2023, Julio Rodríguez batted .275/.333/.485 with 32 home runs. He won his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award and finished fourth place in AL Most Valuable Player voting.

2024: 20/20 season

In 2024, Julio Rodríguez batted .273/.325/.409 with 20 home runs and 24 stolen bases. He and Bobby Witt Jr. became the first two players to have 20 home runs and 20 steals in the first three seasons of their MLB career.