Seattle Mariners had a fantastic 2022 regular season. When talking about the Mariners’ 2022 postseason run, it will be unfair not to talk about their star rookie Julio Rodriguez. Thanks to his consistent performances from the plate, J-Rod had a memorable year from the plate. However, apart from his game, the Mariners slugger has also been making headlines because of his relationship with his girlfriend.

Recently, the Mariners star celebrated his 22nd birthday. And he seems to be ending on a good note, as his girlfriend, who also happens to be a sports star, had something special in store for him.

Julio Rodriguez received a heartfelt birthday post from his girlfriend, Jordyn Huitema

Julio Rodriguez has been dating professional soccer player Jordyn Huitema for the last few months. Huitema shared a touching birthday post for Rodriguez on Instagram. The post was a collection of memories that they have made as a couple. 

The pictures included trips, concerts, and all kinds of other things that they have done together while dating. Huitema shared the post on Instagram and said “Happy birthday”. The Marlins seemed happy with the post and replied saying “22 ! 22!❤️🥳”. The couple made their relationship official in November this year. 

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When talking about Huitema, she plays for the NWSL’s OL Reign. In the past, the Canadian soccer star played for the Paris Saint-Germain Féminine.

Rodriguez helped lead the Mariners to the postseason after what was a fantastic rookie season

From an inside-the-park home run during spring training to winning Rookie of the Year, Julio Rodriguez has achieved a lot this year. But one of the biggest things that Rodriguez achieved was helping the Mariners make the postseason for the first time in 21 years. By doing this, they ended the longest-running active playoff drought in the MLB. The AL Rookie of the Year was named an All-Star and won the Silver Slugger en route to making the postseason.

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Although the Mariners were knocked out of the postseason in the ALDS, 2022 was a big year for the team. Rodriguez will be hoping to play even better in 2023 and help the Mariners once again make the postseason. What do you think of Jordyn Huitema’s birthday post for Rodriguez? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.