Julio Rodriguez Talks HR Derby with Shohei, Deion Sanders & More | On Base with Mookie Betts Ep. 14

Mariners star Julio Rodriguez joined Mookie to talk his HR Derby experience with Shohei Ohtani, his hot August, what he purchased after signing his deal, celebration culture in the MLB, leaving home and learning English, getting his call to the big leagues, meditation, dream HR Derby matchup, blind ranks anime picks World Series win vs. World Baseball Classic win and more! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/BleacherReport?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on IG: http://www.instagram.com/f/bleacherreport Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bleacherreport Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bleacherreport #mlb #mookiebetts #juliorodriguez 0:00 – Intro  1:25 – Dunkin Donuts vs. Starbucks  3:24 – Thinking about the Roman Empire  4:21 – Retiring Roberto Clemente’s number  5:11 – Looking up to Kobe Bryant  6:23 – Continuing to improve in Year 2  8:48 – Making adjustments  10:48 – Being named AL Player of the Month  13:55 – Playoff chase  15:58 – Joining the 30/30 Club  17:24 – HR Derby experience  20:54 – Interaction with Ohtani  21:57 – Changing baseball culture  27:52 – Growing up in Domican Republic  30:20 – Journey through minor leagues  34:33 – How his family has helped him  36:52 – Getting called up  38:58 – Managing expectations  40:34 – Meditating before games  44:39 – First purchase after signing  46:00 – Coach Prime  47:43 – Blind ranking anime  52:14 – Dream HR Derby lineup  54:01 – World Series vs. WBC  55:58 - Outro