Season 3; Episode 3: If Julio Rodriguez played 10 Feet Less Deep, he would Win the Gold Glove

Julio No Fly Zone Article: https://www.grandsalamitime.com/the-grand-salami-times/is-julio-rodrguez-gold-glove-worthy-a-deep-analysis-of-seattles-no-fly-zone

🎙️ Inside the No Fly Zone: Could One Change Win Julio a Gold Glove?
with Adam & Robby RobJob – Grand Salami Time

Julio Rodríguez has the range, the highlight plays, and the swagger of a Gold Glove center fielder. But is his current positioning actually holding him back?

In this episode, Adam and Robby dive deep into the "No Fly Zone" — the massive swath of outfield Julio patrols with elite speed and instincts — and ask a deceptively simple question: What if Julio just played shallower?

We break down Statcast data, introduce Grand Salami Time’s exclusive Hits Saved and Runs Saved metrics, and compare Julio's defensive impact to AL Gold Glove front-runner Ceddanne Rafaela. From visual heat maps to fantasy heartbreaks, it’s a full sabermetric case study on how micro-adjustments in positioning could transform Julio’s defensive value — and maybe, just maybe, bring home some gold.

Smart baseball. No fluff. Welcome to the zone.