Ed Sheeran Hits the Field for Batting Practice With Julio Rodriguez

WHO:

Billboard - Ed Sheeran, British singer

MLB.com - Julio Rodríguez, Seattle Mariners star center fielder

WHAT:

Billboard - Ed Sheeran participated in batting practice with Julio Rodríguez.

MLB.com - Rodríguez went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks and an RBI in a game against the Twins.

MLB.com - Rodríguez signed a bat for Sheeran and received a promise of a guitar in return.

MLB.com - Sheeran provided suite tickets to his concert for Rodríguez.

WHERE:

Billboard - Lumen Field, Seattle

MLB.com - T-Mobile Park, Seattle

WHEN:

MLB.com - Julio Rodríguez is scheduled to DJ the Mariners’ Alumni Home Run Derby on "Friday" after a game against the Rays.

WHY:

MLB.com - Rodríguez is pursuing DJing as a passion during the offseason and has been practicing in the Mariners’ clubhouse.

HOW:

MLB.com - Sheeran took batting practice by hitting off a tee, receiving soft-toss, and using the Trajekt machine to simulate hitting off an MLB pitcher.

(UPDATED August 5, 2026 23:54 UTC)

Ed Sheeran recently joined Seattle Mariners star center fielder Julio Rodríguez for some batting practice at Lumen Field, where Rodríguez went one-for-three with two walks and an RBI in a game against the Twins. In a fun exchange, Rodríguez signed a bat for Sheeran, who promised him a guitar in return, while also providing suite tickets to his concert. Looking ahead, Rodríguez is set to DJ the Mariners’ Alumni Home Run Derby on Friday after a game against the Rays, as he explores his passion for DJing during the offseason.