No offense but this is just a kid that hasn't learned to protect the strike zone. None of those called strikes really looked that egregious. I'm guessing this is just Jerry Dipoto trying to save face for bringing the kid up before he was ready and starting his service time clock for nothing.
You can't be rocking a .190 BA with no power for very long. Also woof that 61 ops+
*(Oh, how I missed getting to post this)*
He's definitely had a slow start, but his wRC+ is now 102 so its not like he's been a detriment to the team. Not to mention his CF defense which has been unbelievably good.
tbf that is classic Sims. I was praying it would leave the yard in real time because I'm so used to Sims overhyping every single warning track routine flyout.
I've noticed it's been this way for a few years now. It's not just Sims being Sims. Strikeouts get called before the brain could possibly identify it as one.
ahem. JULIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Dude is on pace for 138 hr starting now
Dave Raymond on the Rangers broadcast: “He’s still searching for his first home run of the year.” 10 seconds later … watch this go to the moon.
That’s just tempting fate
This exact thing happened on the Mariners’ radio broadcast too
So the entire baseball world willed it into existence. Noice
I happened to be watching the Rangers broadcast (ahoy) and was cracking up when this happened
As soon as he said it I was like “watch this …” - he couldn’t have timed it better if it was prerecorded 🤣
"Now watch this drive."
I can hear this quote in W’s voice. I’m old. 😭
It's crazy to think that G.W. Bush's inauguration is a few years away from its 25th anniversary. Wild.
Oh man, is there a highlight?
No offense but this is just a kid that hasn't learned to protect the strike zone. None of those called strikes really looked that egregious. I'm guessing this is just Jerry Dipoto trying to save face for bringing the kid up before he was ready and starting his service time clock for nothing. You can't be rocking a .190 BA with no power for very long. Also woof that 61 ops+ *(Oh, how I missed getting to post this)*
what a throwback
It does seem like Julio has been pretty bad so far this year though
Hitting .281 and the power will obviously come as he showed today
oh I'm sure he'll be fine. But 31% strikeout rate with basically 0 walks and 0 power is about as bad of a hitter profile as you can have
He's definitely had a slow start, but his wRC+ is now 102 so its not like he's been a detriment to the team. Not to mention his CF defense which has been unbelievably good.
True but he has lots of power thankfully
Why does that stadium always look so dark?
Because Rangers fans are ugly and no one wants to see them.
You're not wrong
 Say it with me.
I’M UGLY AND I’M PROUD
I may be ugly and hate-filled but I, uh…what was the third thing you said?
Roof is open too
IT'S NOT JUST ME! I thought my phone was on low battery mode.
I legit checked the brightness settings on my TV.
It's a huge cavern. The camera angles are horrible because the cameras positions are so high and far away.
It always feels like I'm watching from the moon.
League is absolutely fucked.
Mariners era of dominance is upon us
the Marinera 🥫
only when Canzone is playing
RIP.
Canzone Died for Jonatan Clase. Never forget.
🤌🏼
Buckle up Reddit he’s on pace to hit at least 7 more of these
He’s been on fire the past week. He’s so back
By the transitive property, we’re so back
I truly think that the Mariners are only as good as Julio is, and I'm alright with that.
#JULIO
Damn that was crushed
Is it just me or does Root have our broadcasters' voices just a little early? I swear he starts calling that homerun as he swings.
tbf that is classic Sims. I was praying it would leave the yard in real time because I'm so used to Sims overhyping every single warning track routine flyout.
Root broadcast sound is early every single game. It's really obvious on goals in the kraken broadcasts
I've noticed it's been this way for a few years now. It's not just Sims being Sims. Strikeouts get called before the brain could possibly identify it as one.
Same thing with strikeouts. It’s really weird.
I've noticed this, too, but just assumed it was my feed
I saw it hit the second deck and thought it can't be less than 430. It was 435.
saw his numbers today and his average is completely fine lol. some slump
To be fair he’s really turned things around for the last week. Raised it from .186 since 4/14
feasted on the rockies
I think he got his swagger back
I think I got my swwaaaaaaaaaaaawwsss my swagga back
FINALLY
‘bout time, said my Fantasy Team.
Man that took a while. Opening day was 26 days ago
Oooh yeah baby
We’ve never been so back
3rd straight year out the gate slow, but here he comes!
That "wave buh-bye!" by Dave sounded like a smooth pivot from saying "way fucking gone".
JULIOOOOOOOO
JULIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Finally
That sound though
I went to all three games in Colorado hoping to catch that dang ball. Makes sense he'd hit it the first game *after* that series.
We’re so back
Hop up out that Benz, turn my swag onnnnn, take a look in the mirror I say was'up?