Ichiro’s protégé, Julio Rodriguez of the Mariners, signs a big contract with the possibility of surpassing Trout.

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Last Updated on 08/27/2022 by てんしょく飯

 

Julio Rodriguez, the Mariners’ rookie outfielder and Ichiro’s protégé, has signed an 18-year, $407 million contract with the Mariners, the largest contract in Major League history. On August 26 (August 27 in Japan), several U.S. media reported that the Mariners’ rookie outfielder, Julio Rodriguez, known as Ichiro’s protégé, is in the final stages of negotiations for a huge contract worth a maximum of $407 million (about 64.7 billion yen) over 18 years, the most in Major League history. On August 26 (August 27, Japan time), several U.S. media reported that the negotiations for the contract were in the final stages.

 

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A lucrative contract for the young Rodriguez, who is 21 years old.

According to reports, the contract is unique in that the annual salary, length of contract, and options vary depending on performance and awards. First, a minimum of $210 million (about ¥28.9 billion) is guaranteed, and a maximum of 470 million dollars and Trout will be in 2019. The maximum is $470 million, exceeding Trout’s 12-year, $426.5 million contract with the Angels in 2019. The minimum contract length is eight years and the maximum

 

The minimum contract length is eight years, with mutual options extending to 13, 16, and 18 years. The terms of the options vary widely, including being affected by the results of the league’s MVP voting.

 

For Rodriguez, who is still young at 21 years old, it seems to be advantageous, he can exercise the option and hit free agency when the time is right, and the club has the advantage of not going to arbitration until 2027, which is a “win-win” for both sides. was reported.

 

Rodriguez, who has the potential to surpass Trout in his first year in the majors, is from the Dominican Republic. Since joining the American League, he has looked up to Ichiro as his “mentor” and has become Ichiro’s catching partner. He made his debut in the Majors this year, was named Rookie of the Month for two consecutive months in May and June, was an All-Star selection, and reached the finals of the Home Run Derby. 6. He is 8-57 and is in the midst of a wild card race for the Mariners, who are in second place in the West Division of the A-League, looking for their first postseason berth in 21 years. The Mariners are in the midst of a wild-card race for their first postseason appearance in 21 years.

 

Rodriguez has played 108 games, batting .269 with 11 He has a 269.3 batting average, 11 hits, 20 home runs, 64 runs batted in, and 23 stolen bases in 108 games. The team is hoping that the charismatic rookie will follow Ichiro as a future starter.

 

 

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