What's wrong with Julio Rodriguez? A deeper look at his early season struggles

The 21-year-old star outfielder has regressed in his second season with the Mariners, dropping in the batting order as a result. Should we be worried?

SEATTLE — In 2022, phenom Julio Rodriguez set the league on fire in his rookie season. 

Rodriguez hit 28 home runs (second on the Mariners), stole 25 bases (first on the team), totaled a .284 batting average (second on the team) and changed the trajectory of the franchise in just one season. He wowed during the 2022 Home Run Derby, narrowly losing to a player many consider one of the best players in the game in the final round.

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