Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) steps on second base during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Aug. 5. Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

How Julio Rodriguez Made Seattle Mariners History with Insane Home Run

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated Aug 20, 2025 3:30 PM ET

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez hit an absolutely ridiculous home run on Wednesday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies, taking left-hander Jesus Luzardo deep in the top of the first inning.

The blast, which came on a pitch barely above the shoe tops, made some unique team history as well, according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com:

Julio Rodriguez!

This pitch was 0.71 ft above the ground

That’s the lowest pitch a Mariners player has homered on under pitch tracking (2008)

It’s also the 2nd-lowest by any MLB player since at least 2010, Joc Pederson 4/12/22 off 0.68 ft from position player

Julio Rodriguez!

This pitch was 0.71 ft above the ground

That’s the lowest pitch a Mariners player has homered on under pitch tracking (2008)

It’s also the 2nd-lowest by any MLB player since at least 2010, Joc Pederson 4/12/22 off 0.68 ft from position player https://t.co/SmqeNXdxQs
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) August 20, 2025

For Rodriguez, it was his 25th home run of the season and brings him within two stolen bases of a 25/25 season. At just the age of 24, Rodriguez is one of the most talented players in the league. He's already a three-time All-Star and a two-time Silver Slugger. He will likely challenge for another Silver Slugger and a Gold Glove this season as well.

Seattle entered play on Wednesday at 68-59 and in the midst of a brutal 2-6 stretch on this road trip. Once the game against the Phillies wraps up, the M's will fly back home. They will get a much-needed off day on Thursday before starting a new series with the division-rival Athletics on Friday night at T-Mobile Park.

The Mariners will send Bryan Woo to the mound in that one. He last threw on Saturday, suffering a tough 1-0 loss against the New York Mets at Citi Field. He gave up just one run over six innings.

This article first appeared on Seattle Mariners on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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