J. Rodríguez, L. Ortiz, B. Lowe, Vest, Semien
May 22 2025
Rodríguez isn't giving us first-round value... Julio Rodríguez (OF, SEA) has eight home runs, five stolen bases, and a .235 BA in 208 PA. After earning $32 in 2023, Rodríguez had a down season in 2024 of $18. Do Rodríguez's skills suggest better outcomes in 2025?
| Season | PA | HR/SB | BA/xBA | ct%/h% | GB%/FB% | PX/xPX | HR/F | Spd | SB%/SBO | BPX |
| 2022 | 560 | 28/25 | .284/.262 | 72%/35% | 46%/36% | 146/121 | 21% | 143 | 78%/25% | 217 |
| 2023 | 714 | 32/37 | .275/.265 | 73%/33% | 48%/34% | 127/104 | 20% | 104 | 79%/30% | 146 |
| 2024 | 613 | 20/24 | .273/.232 | 72%/35% | 44%/35% | 86/101 | 14% | 108 | 83%/19% | 21 |
| 2025 | 208 | 8/5 | .235/.255 | 78%/26% | 49%/36% | 101/106 | 15% | 143 | 83%/13% | 177 |
He improved his contact skills, so be patient:
- Rodríguez's plate discipline was an issue throughout his career before 2025. He had a 72-73% contact rate in 2023 and 2024, which increased to a...
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