"Julio Rodríguez’s Spectacular Grab Foils Aaron Judge: A Defensive Masterclass in Center Field"
SEATTLE — Julio Rodríguez continues to make his mark in center field for the Seattle Mariners, showcasing his defensive prowess even against some of the league’s top hitters. In a recent game against the New York Yankees, Rodríguez made a spectacular sliding catch on a slider that appeared to be a sure extra-base hit off the bat of Aaron Judge, the Yankees’ standout slugger. The play occurred in the first inning when Judge launched a ball from Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo, sending it deep into left-center field. Statcast measured the hit at 100.2 mph with … Read more