2022 Stats
AVG
.284
HR
28
RBI
75
R
84
SB
25
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
A strong spring from Rodriguez forced Seattle to break camp with him as their centerfielder. He did not disappoint, capturing the AL Rookie of the Year award. Rodriguez's season could have been even better as he improved over the second half, but wrist and back issues limited him to 41 games after the break. Rodriguez's exit velocity, hard-hit rate, barrel percentage and speed were all at least 90th percentile. His 25.9 percent strikeout rate and 7.1 percent walk rate could use some work, but that should come as the 22-year-old continues to develop. While it's fair to point out Rodriguez swiped 21 bags in his first 82 games but then stole only four bases in his final 52 contests, playing hurt could have slowed him down as he initially jammed his wrist sliding, so he may have just been cautious the rest of the season. Rodriguez merits top-five overall consideration, with a salient argument for him to be the first player off the board. Read Past Outlooks

Brings home AL Rookie of the Year
Rodriguez (finger) was named the 2022 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year on Monday.
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This announcement comes as no surprise to anyone who watched Rodriguez dominate throughout the 2022 season. He finished with 29 first-place votes and one second-place vote, as Adley Rutschman was the only other rookie to receive a first-place vote. Rodriguez slashed .284/.345/.509 with 28 home runs, 75 RBI, 25 stolen bases (in 32 chances) and 84 runs scored in 132 contests. During a call with media Monday, Rodriguez noted that his finger is feeling better and he began workouts three days ago, per Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM.
This announcement comes as no surprise to anyone who watched Rodriguez dominate throughout the 2022 season. He finished with 29 first-place votes and one second-place vote, as Adley Rutschman was the only other rookie to receive a first-place vote. Rodriguez slashed .284/.345/.509 with 28 home runs, 75 RBI, 25 stolen bases (in 32 chances) and 84 runs scored in 132 contests. During a call with media Monday, Rodriguez noted that his finger is feeling better and he began workouts three days ago, per Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+3%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+3%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .831 | 135 | 7 | 18 | .275 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .860 | 425 | 21 | 57 | .286 | ||||
2022vs Left | .831 | 135 | 7 | 18 | .275 | ||||
2022vs Right | .860 | 425 | 21 | 57 | .286 | ||||
2021vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+9%
OPS at Home
2022
+9%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020Home | .892 | 262 | 15 | 38 | .285 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .820 | 298 | 13 | 37 | .283 | ||||
2022Home | .892 | 262 | 15 | 38 | .285 | ||||
2022Away | .820 | 298 | 13 | 37 | .283 | ||||
2021Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2021Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Julio Rodriguez compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.28BB Rate
7.1%K Rate
25.9%BABIP
.345ISO
.225AVG
.284OBP
.345SLG
.509OPS
.853wOBA
.369Exit Velocity
92.0 mphHard Hit Rate
34.4%Barrels/PA
8.6%Expected BA
.254Expected SLG
.460Sprint Speed
25.2 ft/secGround Ball %
46.0%Line Drive %
18.3%Fly Ball %
35.7%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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There have been good No. 1 overall prospects and great ones. Rodriguez falls into the latter camp. He passes the eye test and his statistics measure up. Young for every level he has played at, Rodriguez's worst showing was a 145 wRC+ and .293/.359/.490 slash line as an 18-year-old at Low-A in 2019. He has a patient approach and thunder in his bat to all fields. His speed and aggressiveness on the bases has ticked up to the point that he comfortably projects to steal double-digit bags. The only thing to nitpick is Rodriguez's 54.5 GB% at Double-A, but given that he was 20 years old and still slugged .546 at that level, it would be shortsighted to focus on that. Seattle brazenly prevented him from climbing too high last season by initially sending him to High-A -- a level he excelled at back in 2019 -- so we shouldn't expect them to promote him to the majors when he earns the call. That makes him a volatile option for redraft leagues and draft-and-holds, as he could realistically debut in April, May, June or July, and if he gets hurt early in the year, a 2022 debut isn't assured. In dynasty leagues, however, he is a blue chipper to build around.
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Dealing with fractured fingertip
GM Jerry Dipoto revealed Wednesday that Rodriguez finished the season playing through a fractured fingertip, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
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Leads off with homer
Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory over Detroit.
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Out of Game 1 lineup Tuesday
Rodriguez is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers.
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Three hits in return
Rodriguez (back), reinstated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day, went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and a run in a loss to the Tigers on Monday.
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Leading off Monday
Rodriguez (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is leading off during Monday's game against the Tigers, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
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