Mariners OF Julio Rodríguez Will Participate in Home Run Derby
SEATTLE — Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodríguez has announced he will participate in this year's T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Los Angeles on July 18.
He will be joined by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, Nationals outfielder Juan Soto, Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols, Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber and two other undetermined hitters at the event.
Rodríguez becomes the first Mariners player to take part in the Home Run Derby since Robinson Canó in 2016. It took the 21-year old until May 1 to hit his first career home run, but since then he has swatted a grand total of 15 while slashing .274/.334/.477 with 44 RBI, 21 stolen bases, a 135 wRC+ and a 2.8 fWAR.
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