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 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 season, he earned an All-Star selection, a Silver Slugger Award, and was named the American League Rookie of the Year.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1900: Four-Hit Games

In August 2023, Julio Rodríguez had 5 four-hit games, a feat that had not happened since 1900.

1901: MLB Record

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

1921: Four-Hit Games in a Month

In 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 in 10 Games

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

2018: Professional Debut

In 2018, Julio Rodríguez made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League Mariners, batting .315/.404/.525 with notable statistics including nine triples and five home runs. He was also named a DSL mid-season All-Star and a Baseball America DSL All-Star. He ended the 2018 season with a foot injury.

August 2021: Top Prospect Ranking

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

2022: All-Star Selection and Home Run Derby Participation

In 2022, Julio Rodríguez was selected for the MLB All-Star Game and participated in the Home Run Derby, where he hit 81 home runs but lost to Juan Soto in the final round. He also achieved 20 home runs and 20 steals in his first MLB season and became the first player to join the 25-25 club in his debut season. September 2022 was Rodríguez's best month, as he hit .394 with 7 home runs in 19 games.

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 in 140 games.

2023: Performance and Awards

In 2023, Julio Rodríguez batted .275/.333/.485 with 32 home runs. He led the AL with 29 infield hits, was second with 180 hits, second with 37 stolen bases, third with 103 RBIs, and tied for third with 175 strikeouts. He won his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award and was a finalist for the AL Gold Glove Award in center field. He finished fourth place in AL Most Valuable Player voting.

2024: 20-20 Club and Ankle Sprain

In 2024, Julio Rodríguez had his worst offensive season, batting .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 their first three seasons of their MLB career. He missed several weeks in July and August after suffering a high ankle sprain crashing into the center field wall.