Peoria, Arizona.-Dominican Julio Rodríguez reported to Seattle Mariners training yesterday and immediately referred to his future participation in the next World Baseball Classic, to be held from March 8 to 21.
Rodríguez, who won the American League Rookie of the Year award last season, said he feels very special knowing that he is going to play in the Clásico, an event in which he will be representing his native country, his family , his friends, anyway everyone. “The emotion of carrying your flag on your shoulders is a different feeling,” said Rodríguez.
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Rodriguez is going from rookie sensation to video game cover athlete.
EA Sports announced yesterday that the 22-year-old will appear on the cover of MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2023, making him the first athlete to grace the cover of an EA Sports baseball game since 2007.
It will also be a prominent part of the new single player game, allowing players to enjoy moments from their rookie season.
Rodríguez broke out during the 2022 season as the American League Rookie of the Year, All-Star, and Silver Slugger winner.
He posted a .284/.345/.509 offensive line, with 28 home runs, 75 RBIs and 25 stolen bases, standing out as a multi-tool star who could impact the game in a number of ways.
The center fielder was also responsible for an above-average three defensive runs saved, according to FanGraphs.
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— Complete player
Julio Rodriguez’s presence in the Mariners’ lineup is both a power and speed threat that helped lead that team to the postseason for the first time since the 2001 season.
