Less than a block from T-Mobile Park, the image of Julio Rodríguez plasters the side of a warehouse. The mural is an ode to the Emerald City’s young baseball star — one the Seattle Mariners plan to have in center field for the next decade. FOX13
At only 22, he’s already the face of the franchise, the one whose No. 44 jersey floods the stands nightly, both home and road. He’s carrying the expectations as the next generational player watching over that sacred position of center field in Seattle.
Already committed to competing in the Home Run Derby, Rodríguez was an injury replacement on the American League roster after injuries to outfielders Yordan Alvarez and Mike Trout created an opportunity for Rodríguez to be added. This season has been that learning curve for Rodríguez. It’s not a sophomore slump. It’s not a disappointment. Rodríguez’s season has been much like the team he plays for — remarkably average. The Mariners are 45-44 at the break.
"To be rewarded with the opportunity to be able to step on that field, and for all those fans in Seattle, for my family that’s going to be there, it’s definitely going to be a lot of fun," Rodríguez said. "There’s always going to be expectation. Julio probably gets more because he plays every day. I used to go out there every five days," Hernández said. "He’s doing a great job. He’s a great kid and lots of talent."
Along with his participation in the All-Star events, Rodríguez is also an "ambassador" for this week’s festivities, along with Griffey, Hernández and Edgar Martinez.
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