The Seattle Mariners took on the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night, and fans took notice of one excellent catch from Mariners star outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who tried his best to trick the fans and broadcasters alike.
It was a low-scoring affair early in the game, as both teams entered the fourth inning in a 0-0 tie. But Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. did his very best to change that.
Tatis came up to the plate in the top of the fourth inning and hit a deep flyball to center field that looked like a sure home run. Rodriguez ran back to the center field wall and jumped to try and make a miraculous play.
At first, fans and broadcasters alike thought that Rodriguez had failed to make the play, as Rodriguez began to walk non-chalantly back from the wall.
He then revealed the ball in his glove with a big smirk on his face, and it is pretty safe to say that Mariners fans in attendance were pleasantly surprised.
Julio Rodríguez *smoothly* robs Fernando Tatís Jr. ⚾️🤣pic.twitter.com/HOGixJp4uc
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) August 9, 2023
Tatis was amongst the many surprised that he indeed caught the ball, as he had already begun his home run trot around the bases.
Fans at home took notice of Rodriguez’s great catch along with his tricks after the catch, and thought it was quite funny.
Julio Rodriguez robbed a HR but kept it a secret for a bit @StoolBaseball pic.twitter.com/QopwVMM50A
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 9, 2023
Fernando Tatis Jr. started his home run trot.
Julio Rodriguez makes no reaction, until he starts to smile, and show the Mariners crowd the ball.
What a SHOW 😃 😂 pic.twitter.com/8hvdHw3MP7
— Seattle Mariners ON Tap (@MarinersONTap) August 9, 2023
Julio Rodríguez goes full Cheshire Cat on Fernando Tatis Jr. with this home run robbery.
What a play. pic.twitter.com/qQxFevza1X
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) August 9, 2023
“And he … did not get it.”
“Oh he DID get it!”
Julio Rodriguez psyched everyone out 😂
(via @Mariners)
pic.twitter.com/r9Ep5N4jZI— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 9, 2023
Julio Rodriguez had EVERYONE FOOLED with the robbery 🤣
(via @Mariners)pic.twitter.com/5rPlpUUYv9
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 9, 2023
Julio Rodriguez LOVES the drama 😂
📽️: @Mariners | #MLB pic.twitter.com/ULn723hmd2
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) August 9, 2023
Rodriguez has always been seen as a true five-tool player throughout his two-year MLB career, but he has also seemingly been working on his acting skills.
