Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez Makes Wild MLB History With Home Runs and Stolen Bases

The slugger is the first MLB player in history to reach this feat.

Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez hit his 100th career home run. / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Sunday's Mariners–Rangers game was a big one for Seattle star Julio Rodriguez.

The center fielder crushed his career 100th career home run, a 391-foot two-run homer off of two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom in the third inning.

But, that wasn't the biggest news of the game. This home run was Rodriguez's 20th of the season, marking his fourth consecutive season in which he's logged at least 20 homers. On top of that, Rodriguez has also tallied at least 20 stolen bases in all four of his MLB seasons. With this combination, Rodriguez officially became the first MLB player in history to start their career with four consecutive seasons of at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases, per Mariners PR.

100 career home runs

First player EVER to begin his career with four straight 20 HR/20 SB seasons

The J-Rod Show, indeed! 😤 🔱 https://t.co/DTypnr3t1t pic.twitter.com/zrZ4dxCyKn

— MLB (@MLB) August 3, 2025

Rodriguez has 20 homers and 20 stolen bases so far this season. In his rookie year, the Mariners star logged 28 home runs and 25 stolen bases. His second season was his career-best with 32 HRs and 37 SBs and last year, Rodriguez had 20 HRs and 24 SBs. He's currently on pace to pass his totals from last season.

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