FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.—Oakley announced it has furthered its roots in baseball through a new partnership with reigning MLB Rookie of the Year, Julio Rodríguez, known popularly as J-Rod. In a release, Oakley said, “J-Rod will bring his passion, dedication, energy and style to Team Oakley. His exceptional skills, both at the plate and in the field, have set him apart and made him a symbol of the evolving game. With his passion for the sport, Rodríguez has become a role model for young players and a fan favorite.”

 
 
This season, Rodriguez will wear a range of Oakley’s performance eyewear including Encoder, Sutro Lite, Radar EV Path, in addition to Hex Jector, Plazlink and more from Oakley’s Authentic Prescription Collection.