How Does Julio Rodriguez's Dominant Rookie Season Measure Up Against Ken Griffey Jr.?

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How Does Julio Rodriguez's Dominant Rookie Season Measure Up Against Ken Griffey Jr.?
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Midway through the season, Rodriguez has emerged as a favorite to win AL Rookie of the Year. But where does he stack up next to the Mariners legend?

with a batting average of .282, an on-base percentage of .346 and a slugging percentage of .463 . By the end of his season, his numbers had taken a slight dip but were still good enough for third place in the AL Rookie of the Year standings, behind runner-up Tom Gordon and winner Gregg Olson.

However, Rodriguez continues to improve his numbers week-after-week with major gains in the slugging department. His 15 home runs trail Griffey Jr.’s season total for now, but he’s bound to come out on top with half a season remaining.Defensive production is a little harder to capture, but we’ll give it our best shot.

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