Julio Rodríguez GOES OFF for 81 home runs in Home Run Derby (NEW RECORD!)

Mariners' Julio Rodríguez GOES OFF for 81 home runs in Home Run Derby, a new record!
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[@STATEofSKATE]

Julio bats first each time and has to get as much as he can. Soto bats second every time and only has to hit one more than opponent. Nice job MLB

[@ethanstechworld207]

So freaking proud of Julio!!! Seattle is so proud!! He stole the show last night! Everyone knows who Julio Rodriguez is now! Welcome to the J-ROD SHOW!!!!

[@BudFuddlacker]

“Hits 81 home runs in Home Run Derby…..doesn’t win Home Run Derby” -MLB

[@fargomonkey5133]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@thedude3065]

It's like Vlad hitting 90 and losing to Pete Alonso

[@DerekJetson]

Same!!!

[@sambonnet4714]

It's because they haven't enforced the waiting for the ball to touch down before pitching another

[@sambonnet4714]

Soto took advantage of that

[@erikl827]

The first Home Run Derby I watch intently was 2008 when Josh Hamilton went off at Yankees Stadium. This young kid gave me those same feels yesterday. Julio is impressive

[@CapnMorgan17]

Yesterdays HRD was the first one I've watched live. It was really cool.

[@UncleDaddy_]

Someone give his pitcher some credit! He was dialed in!

[@tylermillard]

if Julio participates in the Seattle 2023 Home Run Derby, he'll definitely become the youngest to ever win it!

[@Brixenja]

he definitely will compete in that

[@figster414]

Yeah he will be there m, never know who’s going win it though. He went to hard in the 2nd round and wore himself out. Soto played it smarter and won

[@tylermillard]

@@figster414 Soto had it easier cause he didn't have to lead off. Julio would've beat him had it been the other way around

[@figster414]

@@tylermillard Could of should of would of…I would rather him win just because I can’t stand Juan Soto 😂 Plus the young buck is getting league min when he is obviously worth way more. I’m a Braves fan but always had a soft spot for the Mariners.

[@tylermillard]

@@figster414 cringe response for supposedly wanting Julio to have won... my point was that had their roles been reversed Julio would've had more energy and based off his history setting first two rounds could have won easily... all that to say, no Julio didn't win it this year, but that just builds more hype for next year in Seattle which he's since confirmed on instagram he'll participate in. he'll have his moment then and I wouldn't be surprised to see him make history again

[@ErnadoShaw]

I think Julio Rodríguez will be a legend in the future

[@zayatexan8877]

Sad he lost! But he's still AMAZING!!!! GO M'S!!!!

[@mspionage1743]

My friend told me today that someone hit over 80 dongs in this years derby and I called bullshit, I just didn't believe it. Low and behold not only was I wrong but this guy is a rookie as well. Man oh man.... this kid is going to be special. Hold on to this one Seattle and don't lose him like all the others.

[@tylerjohnson2027]

Yeah, cool format MLB. Soto won by negative 28 homeruns; obviously the best HR hitter.

[@KD-dp5gx]

Going 2nd is advantageous for every round.

[@MrML4L]

@@KD-dp5gx Its explicitly not a derby anymore tho with this format. Call it the home run tourny cuz how many total you hit means nothing and thats stupid since THATS THE POINT! Who can hit the most HR?!?!

[@ehernandez08]

@@MrML4L cry

[@BirdGang6]

Him and the dude throwing him had a connection almost immediately, it was a joy to watch!

[@adamcompean9385]

It should be who hit the most home runs total!

[@worldconquestonyoutube]

I agree

[@wandilmatias1611]

It's amazing...Great Julio.

[@zacharywiley5754]

Soto got the trophy, but J-Rod won.

[@millitejada9768]

Exactly!

[@julio4210]

Truee

[@Sigmamales442]

Yes

[@huecares669]

Absolutely not. Soto played the game more intelligently. 😅

[@lilbchangedtherapgamebased7341]

watching this and the broadcaster saying " watch out seattle you have a star" as if everyone of us mariner fans didnt know that he is the future of this league !! BIG things to come for Jrod !! glad he got a grand stage to show the world that he is FOR REAL !! LETS GO MARINERS LETS GO JROD !

[@NerdPowah]

Was fortunate to see him in Everett once last summer. He led off the game with a home run. You could just tell he was special by the way he played the game. The announcer also said "no one saw this coming". Like you said, Mariner fans have known about him for years. We certainly saw it coming.

[@ErnadoShaw]

Next year is an all-star game in Seattle! Do you think Julio Rodríguez will be in a home run derby?

[@baller_prodz8099]

Yea

[@rondolan6457]

Yes

[@88CDawg]

Sure. If he wants to do it again

[@BirdGang6]

There was a stretch where he bombed maybe 8 straight pitches in a row out to left center, thing of beauty!

[@TurdFerg117]

GO MARINERS!

[@BryceHarper3.]

Major respect to him✊

[@nyy190343]

Vlad "Wait for your pitch" The most non-Vladimir Guerrero advice ever 😄

[@theheadlesslegend]

Ken Griffey with the Cam on Julio will be looked at again in 20 years

[@frederickclanahan1]

Julio was unbelievable last night. Go M’s!!!

[@tobertitus]

Julio has entered his household name era

[@tylerfitzgerald266]

It was disappointing to see him lose but at least it was to another future great like Soto. I hope we see a repeat next year in Seattle and Julio takes the Derby chain from him. Go M's!!!

[@zachf748]

Going second is way too big of an advantage for later in the event, when guys going first are tired.

[@andytownsend7]

It's J-Rod's world, we're jall just iving in it

[@allbrosdjay]

Not saying he was robbed but there is a better way to do the derby. No bracket. Just everyone against each other, and all the homeruns carry over and count. After everyone has a round the bottom 3 are eliminated. After the 2nd round, 3 more are eliminated. Then you have the final 2. It might not always be close, but at least the person with the most homeruns ends up winning, and we don't have to see any "walk offs" to advance to the next round. Just hit as many as you can in the time given.

[@KD-dp5gx]

Can still result in 2 walk offs for each round, but yes I agree I would like to see that instead of current format

[@allbrosdjay]

​@@KD-dp5gx if they count all the homeruns instead of resetting back to zero every round we can only get 1 walk off and that would be the final. Even if you're safe for the next round you still want to hit has many as possible. I'm sure this idea has flaws, just haven't thought it through because i typed my original comment on a whim. All I want for sure is a system where the player with the most total homeruns is guaranteed to be the winner. I'm fine with the format we have now. I think it's better than the 10 outs format, but i think they can make this format even better.

[@KD-dp5gx]

@@allbrosdjay yea if they kept the running total that holds true, was thinking more of resetting each round. Not sure which is better there though. Thinking of a tie scenario batter A hits 30 hr in rnd 1, then 10 in 2 vs a guy who hits 20 and 20. I prefer the 20, 20 guy as he is likely to have a solid number in the finals too

[@allbrosdjay]

@@KD-dp5gx It would definitely require thinking out several scenarios. I would be fine with the resetting every round if everyone was hitting against each other.

[@PlaySA]

My question is how do they decide who goes first? Big advantage to going second. e: I found out it's by seed first round and then by home runs hit the previous round after that, apparently.

[@tarotsujimoto8572]

Not a new record. Vladdy had 91. The disrespect...

[@albertey129]

Kuddos to Franmy Peña from the DR for a master class pitching!

[@Brandon-ms7oj]

Let's appreciate the pitcher perfect throw everytime

[@Sul00777]

Those kids out there in the outfield, I’m surprised they don’t get nailed with these balls sometimes. I mean, how can they stop a line drive going 100 mph?

[@choppacityK]

Maybe he told the pitcher where to throw but damn they were so close on the inside of the plate

[@TheRandalHandle]

It's a damn shame that he didn't win despite beating the previous champ and hitting way more HR than anyone else.

[@Max-wd6og]

New record? Vladdy had 91!

[@dylansarrensen8010]

Maybe for a rookie, then?

[@marvincohen9290]

@@dylansarrensen8010 Vlad was a rookie at the time too, in 2019

[@ryanbacon4070]

These announcers were high or something, kept calling him “J show”, worst production crew around. Solid job espn 🤡

[@PlaySA]

Yep he had 80 in the normal course of competition, Julia had 81.

[@dylansarrensen8010]

@@marvincohen9290 gotcha, ive only been following for 2 years now

[@HoytDeadEye]

Crazy he’s third in the league in steals as well

[@williebeamen2x]

I miss the old HR derby

[@applecapitalricer1244]

He should have won these rules are bunk

[@Chris-cx5qk]

Such clickbait. He didn't set the record.

[@MrML4L]

yes it is. Vladdy had swingoffs. Julio beat him by 1 in regular swings.

[@braytonschafer5606]

Crazy thing is that Julio ended up hurting his wrist in this thing and still broke the record, next year he will have the experience and will know exactly how to stay healthy and preform. Plus it’s in Julio’s house.

[@marvincohen9290]

That's not a record, Vlad Guerrero Jr. hit 91 homers in 2019

[@fourcatz5483]

I think it’s for a rookie. Most home runs hit by a rookie.

[@PlaySA]

@@fourcatz5483 Nope Vlad was a rookie too. But Vlad had 80 homeruns in the normal competition without the swing offs, and Julio didn't have a single swingoff. That's why.

[@BenDover-vs7ih]

Julio went off for second. Not too shabby.

[@jesseclayton11]

didn’t vladdy set the record at 91 in 2019?

[@joshuanorman6525]

He had more time if I’m not mistaken

[@Sandman206]

No one is gonna remember Juan Soto's name but Julio's name will be at the top of most HRs ever for a very very long time right below's Vladie...

[@Photoisim]

vlad has 91???

[@AndrewH1220]

if you count the swing offs yes but if you don't Julio beats it

[@thedude3065]

Dodger Stadium became this man's sandbox

[@Colechristman11]

They should change the format to include total HRs hit. For example, if the entire clock was used every attempt (including the second hitter) and Soto comes into the final round with 5 less TOTAL HRs he should have to make up for that deficit to win.

[@Jetts55]

He’s swing is butter

[@845WiffleBall]

It’s so dumb he didn’t win

[@TWolfyG]

It’s been the same format for multiple years cry about it

[@-wojo-1095]

Wait he got a new record and still didn’t win??

[@ErnadoShaw]

Stop slandering Julio Rodríguez

[@Blop934]

@@-wojo-1095 yeah soto won he was probably just wore out he has such hard competition while soto had to face a 42 year old in the second round so I mean I see how he lost

[@845WiffleBall]

@@-wojo-1095 yup

[@justinwood6407]

I’m more impressed with Rodriguez pitcher, same spot almost everytime. Rodriguez could have added another one had his pitcher did turn around for that 5 seconds to watch

[@tjellis1479]

Robot mode

[@mintyfresh0811]

He so deserves the win

[@miguelanthony4956]

Julio you can come back next year but you need to make the adjustments. You got 29 teams and their respective staff, so they know your weakness and you need to adapt yourself. There´s less pressure when you get hot early on the season, so you can finish in a better position 😉 #IWishYouTheBest

[@aaronrichards6477]

Hits 81 dingers and loses. OK mlb...

[@justintibbetts6323]

Should have won the dearby smh

[@TWolfyG]

It’s been the same format for years cry about it

[@MrSmoove1224]

The catcher was telling the pitcher come on hurry up.

[@AndrewHofman14]

I wish Julio won

[@tyreepowell8367]

There Is Always Next Year In Seattle Andrew

[@squelch6573]

He woulda did even better if the dude pitching did a better job smh !

[@ajmoney4807]

How is he not the Winner…. The rules shouldn’t have changed!!!!!

[@squelch6573]

So many time the guy who hits the most does win ! Smh ! He burned himself out for the last round !

[@thedude3065]

didn't Vlad hit 90 in 2019 due to the multiple swing offs with Joc Pederson?

[@quinnoconnor4386]

yeah it was like 93 or something

[@eldiablo3794]

It's funny how the MLB hypes a young, upcoming slugger for that years HR derby and then when some other rookie slugger is on the come up and takes the reign they totally ignore the previous guy they were hyping like Vlad who? MLB said Rodriguez set a record of 81, but didn't Vlad jr hit 91 in 2019 HR derby?? They clearly hype these dudes for ratings to try to get people interested. The new structure of the HR Derby is cool, but as a kid growing up watching Griffey jr win the derby in the 90s, I'm still a fan of and prefer the old school way where they have a certain amount of out to get as many home runs as possible.

[@PlaySA]

Vlad hit 80 home runs in normal competition if you discount the swingoff tiebreaker home runs. Julio had 81 in normal competition. I think that's why.

[@jake_de48]

これ見たら日本のホームランダービーとはレベルが違いすぎる、フリオ大好き

[@arturopico9927]

Vladdy had 91 in 2019 how is this a new record?

[@PlaySA]

He had 80 without the swing offs

[@TylerSmith-oy3fg]

The home run derby format is awful

[@stpaulimdog]

The new Hammer

[@zachdirects]

I wish they would have invited Bobby Witt Jr... It would have been the battle of the rookies. I mean junior has 13 dingers, three less than Julio.

[@zachdirects]

@@alexpuente1105 I don’t care about that. I didn’t want benintendi to be our all star pick. He’s not even going to be on the team after the break. Just saying I would have liked to have seen Bobby in the derby. There is no reason to why he shouldn’t have been. Maybe batting average being 20 points behind Julio.

[@Recurses]

@@zachdirects why tf would Bobby witt be in the derby, he wasn't good enough to get invited

[@zachdirects]

@@Recurses Julio is? You could argue batting average but they have a similar amount of home runs.

[@bbc7364]

@@zachdirects home runs isn’t everything bud

[@zachdirects]

@@bbc7364 rbis are simlar as well. so is slugging percentage. so, what does that mean for kyle schwarber who is hitting .208 this season. I mean he does have 29 home runs which is why he should be in. I mean Bobby I feel like could have been picked... the so/bb rate isn't good, the batting average is 20 points behind Julio but the rbi's and home runs are similar. I think there could have been an argument. I hate that Benintendi got to go to the all star game instead of him.

[@SeahawksBamBamKam]

Hmm Maybe the Mariners have something here bright young stars, lets turn this into winning games. My Oh My.

[@westmodollaz7631]

So how does he not win? I'm confused

[@ehernandez08]

He didnt hit more in the final round. Its pretty simple. He hit more homeruns in total through the tournament but that doesnt matter because everyones under different circumstances

[@westmodollaz7631]

@@ehernandez08 is this a new format?

[@ehernandez08]

@@westmodollaz7631 nah its been the same since around 2015 i dont know the exact year

[@mutemac5506]

New record? didn't vladdy have 91 homeruns in 2019?

[@AndrewH1220]

if you count the swing offs yes but if you don't Julio beats it

[@ericsupermagnificent]

What does "Goes off" really mean?

[@tyreepowell8367]

MLB All Star Game In Seattle 2023

[@weirdbeard1980]

Little funky of a format but thems the rules. Would of been nice to of seen Julio and Soto with the same amount of time. That many swings has gotta take it out of ya.

[@rayspillers5024]

Julio Coolio Rodriguez y'all better recognize buy rookie cards now

[@jtthomas7349]

We all know who is the real derby champ

[@tannershumate2349]

Julio won

[@millitejada9768]

There is something wrong in home run Derby...

[@rickrussell498]

I don’t think players should be able to watch the guy they are facing

[@homestar9]

He’s injured now

[@drexeldragon1723]

And yet he didn't win...really need to change these rules. Don't brag about a new record after denying him the trophy.

[@Mmmmn520]

Not first 😞

[@jasond4949]

This format sucked. He should have been the winner.

[@ErnadoShaw]

I think Julio Rodríguez couldn't win because he lost his strength on the way.

[@KD-dp5gx]

you think because he didn't hit two over 440 to get that second bonus was it huh? as Soto didnt take the lead until into his 2nd bonus.

[@PlaySA]

Because he had to swing first as well. Wasted a ton of energy creating big leads in the early rounds.

[@sssaturn]

ROBBED

[@figster414]

And still lost to Juan Soto 😂