Julio Rodriguez
Birthday December 29, 2000
Birth Sign Capricorn
Birthplace Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic
Age 23 years old
#14275 Most Popular
About
Professional center fielder and MLB phenom best known as J-Rod. During his rookie season, he was selected to play in the 2022 Major League All-Star Game and Home Run Derby as a member of the Seattle Mariners. He was named the 2022 American League Rookie of the Year.
Before Fame
He signed his first professional contract with the Mariners at the age of 16. The following year, he began his career playing for the DSL Mariners.
Trivia
On September 14, 2022, he became the first player in major league history to record 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in their rookie season. He is also the sixth rookie in the Mariners' franchise history to play in an all-star game. His sports fame has led him to amass more than 480,000 followers on his baseball-centered jrodshow44 Instagram page.
Family Life
He grew up living with his family in Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic. He has been dating soccer player Jordyn Huitema since 2022.
Associated With
He lost to Juan Soto during the championship round of the 2022 Major League Home Run Derby.
