Expanding The Grid Episode 6 - Julio Rodriguez - July 22, 2019

Hosts David Kahn and Kyle Youmans are joined by Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez (2:45), who delves into his rehab process from his wrist injury (4:48), his adjusted hitting approach in the South Atlantic League, his relationship with his family (9:43) and Jarred Kelenic (13:11), how much he loves robbing home runs (17:47), as well as the first time he played baseball [and got hit by a pitch] (24:37). Julio also unveils the story of how he realized baseball could be a future for him, when he found out the Mariners were going to sign him (29:36), his love of the English language and when he first came to the United States (34:50), his interesting pregame rituals (41:15) and the origin of "The J-Rod Show" (46:17). Finally, David and Kyle break down the slew of 2019 draft picks and free agent signees that have made their way to West Virginia this season (53:00).