Julio Rodriguez Joins Fernando Tatis Jr. in MLB History With Impressive Achievement
Mariners star Julio Rodriguez recorded his 15th stolen base of the 2023 MLB season, and in doing so, joined Fernando Tatis Jr. in an exclusive club in league history.
Sunday’s clash against the White Sox marked the 200th game of Rodriguez’s career. Rodriguez’s 15th stolen base of the season was the 40th of his career, making him the second-fastest player since 1900 to record 40 home runs and 40 steals.
It took Rodriguez 200 games to achieve the milestone, while Tatis Jr. needed just 185. No player has reached the threshold faster throughout the history of the league, dating back more than 120 years, per ESPN Stats and Info.
Rodriguez has 12 home runs and 15 steals this season, bringing him up to an even 40 in both categories for his career.
Julio Rodríguez reached 40 HR & 40 SB in his 200th game, the 2nd-fastest by any player since 1900.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 19, 2023
Fernando Tatis Jr. did it in 185 games. pic.twitter.com/E9y3RBxWd0
During a Rookie of the Year-winning campaign in 2022, Rodriguez slashed .284/.345/.509 with 28 home runs and 75 RBI. He signed a 12-year, $209 million deal with the Mariners during the offseason, which will run through the 2034 season.
Seattle’s 22-year-old superstar continued the impressive start to his career during Sunday’s win, notching another milestone at a near-record pace.
Following Sunday’s 5–1 win, which closed out a series win against the White Sox, the Mariners will prepare for a series against the Yankees, which gets underway Tuesday.