These Julio Rodriguez Stats Will Blow Your Mind
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On Sunday, Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez was named to his third All-Star Game, but it didn't come without some controversy.
Rodriguez, 24, is hitting just .247 with 11 homers and 43 RBIs. His great defense, reputation, name recognition and 15 stolen bases likely helped him earn the vote from his peers in the league, but regardless, it hasn't "felt" like an All-Star season for the M's outfielder. However, he's also likely aided by a generally weak group of outfielders in the American League this season.
He is tied for the sixth-best WAR (2.4) among American League outfielders as Aaron Judge, Byron Buxton, Riley Greene, Ceddane Rafaela, and Jake Myers have posted better than him. He's tied with Steven Kwan and Randy Arozarena at that 2.4 number. Kwan made the team as well, while Rafaela and Myers didn't.
It's certainly fair to question Rodriguez's inclusion, but it's not some egregious selection, either. Six outfielders were chosen, including starter Javy Baez, and Rodriguez and Kwan were the benefit of the players vote. Both of them are tied for top-six WARs. Baez is the one who truly doesn't belong (1.6).
However, when we try to figure out what's plagued Rodriguez at the plate in 2025, perhaps we can start here, thanks to Curtis Rogers of Seattle Sports 710:
Julio's home/road splits are staggering
Home: .207/.274/.321, .594 OPS, 54 Ks, 4 HRs in 184 ABs
Road: .288/.338/.457, .795 OPS, 33 Ks, 7 HRs in 184 ABs
Julio's home/road splits are staggering
— Curtis Rogers (@AKidFromKent) July 7, 2025
Home: .207/.274/.321, .594 OPS, 54 Ks, 4 HRs in 184 ABs
Road: .288/.338/.457, .795 OPS, 33 Ks, 7 HRs in 184 ABs
We've long heard that T-Mobile Park supresses offense and this year, it's suppressing it for Rodriguez. If the M's are going to build upon their 48-42 record and get back to the playoffs, they will need Rodriguez to figure out a way to perform at home. For his career, he's a .253 home hitter, which has been dragged down by this season's numbers.
The Mariners are off Monday, but they will start a new series on Tuesday against the Yankees at 4:05 p.m. PT.
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