Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez, nicknamed “A-Rod”, is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees.
A Rod Biography
| Name | Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez |
| Nick Name: | A-Rod |
| Birth Place: | Washington Heights, New York, United States |
| Date Of Birth/Birthday: | 27 July 1975 |
| Age/How Old: | 46 years old |
| Height/How Tall: | In Centimeters – 190 cm In Feet and Inches – 6′ 2″ |
| Weight: | In Kilograms – 104 kg In Pounds – 229 lbs. |
| Eye Colour: | Dark Green |
| Hair Colour: | Brown |
| School: | Westminster Christian High School |
| College: | Westminster Christian School, Christopher Columbus High School |
| Religion: | Buddhist |
| Nationality: | American |
| Zodiac Sign: | Leo |
| Gender: | Male |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Kids/Children Name: | Natasha Alexander Rodriguez, Ella Alexander Rodriguez |
| Profession: | Baseball shortstop |
| Net Worth: | $350 Million |
A Rod Net Worth 2023
| Net Worth: | $350 Million |
| Salary: | $33 Million |
| Date of Birth: | Jul 27, 1975 (47 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.9 m) |
| Profession: | Baseball player, Actor, Athlete |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
Early Life
Alexander “Alex” Rodriguez was born on the 27th of July 1975, in New York City. He was raised by his parents Lourdes and Victor Rodriguez, alongside his two half-siblings Suzy and Joe. The New York Mets baseball team was a big inspiration for Rodriguez during his childhood. Rodriguez attended Christopher Columbus High School where he became a star in the baseball team. He pursued his baseball career after he was selected for the USA Baseball Junior Player of the Year.
Personal Life
Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002. They met at a gym in Miami. Their first child, Natasha Alexander, was born on November 18, 2004. Their second child, Ella Alexander, was born on April 21, 2008. Cynthia filed for divorce on July 7, 2008, on the grounds of emotional abandonment of her and their children, extramarital affairs, and other marital misconduct. Rodriguez responded to the filing saying that his marriage was “irretrievably broken,” and requested that allegations of his affairs be stricken from court records.
A Rod Controversies
During an interview with Katie Couric on 60 Minutes in 2007, Rodriguez denied using performance-enhancing drugs. In February 2009, he admitted to using steroids from 2001 to 2003 when he was with the Rangers. While recovering from a hip injury in 2013, Rodriguez made headlines by feuding with team management over his rehabilitation and for having allegedly obtained performance-enhancing drugs as part of the Biogenesis baseball scandal. In August 2013, MLB suspended him for 211 games for his involvement in the scandal, but he was allowed to play while appealing the punishment. Had the original suspension been upheld, it would have been the longest non-lifetime suspension in Major League Baseball history. After an arbitration hearing, the suspension was reduced to 162 games, which kept him off the field for the entire 2014 season.
A Rod Relationship & More
| Affairs | Not know |
| Girlfriend | Jennifer Lopez, Anne Wojcicki, Demi Moore, Torrie Wilson, Cameron Diaz, Elaine Spottswood, Kate Hudson, Bethenny Frankel. |
| Best Friend | Not know |
| Spouse | Cynthia Scurtis (m. 2002–2008) |
| Divorce | Cynthia Scurtis (2008) |
| Children | Natasha Alexander Rodriguez, Ella Alexander Rodriguez |
| Father | Lourdes Rodriguez |
| Mother | Victor Rodriguez |
| Siblings | Victor M. Rodriguez, Joe Dunand Sr., Suzy Dunand |
A Rod Social Media Accounts
| 3.9M Followers | Click here | |
| 1.8 M Followers | Click here | |
| 1.2 M Followers | Click here | |
| Youtube | 268K Subscribers | Click here |
A Rod Highlights
Here are some of the best highlights of Alex Rodriguez career:
- Most Home Runs By A Player Of Hispanic Descent (Since 1994)
- Battling Champion (1996)
- Doubles Leader (1996)
- World Baseball Classic Participant for United States (2006)
- Youngest Ever Hit 500 Home Runs (2007)
- American Leauge Champion (2009)
- World Series Champion (2009)
Career
Alex Rodriguez began his baseball career in 1994. He quickly came to be known as a star after his successful season during his Major League debut. Over the next decade, Rodriguez proved to be one of the baseball’s best all-around players; by the numbers that put him on the track to be one of the game’s all-time greats. In 2001 Rodriguez signed the most lucrative contract in baseball history when he made a deal with the Texas Rangers and went on to receive the MVP Award in 2003.
Following that year, Rodriguez was traded to the New York Yankees. He continued to deliver incredible numbers for his team. After a break with the New York Yankees, he returned to the team, where he pursued his career. He was an All-Star in 2006 and was in the 4th league in RBIs 121 and 48 home runs and became the first Yankee to win the American League home run. He became the 7th player in MBL history to hit 600 home runs, and the youngest player to do that in 35 years. After a knee injury, he took a break from his baseball career. He returned to New York Yankees in 2013 and made his debut game. Rodriguez has received several awards. He is is a 12-time All-Star winner and 10-time AL Silver Slugger Award winner. Rodriguez had twice been Seattle Mariners player of the Year and also a 3-time Babe Ruth Home Run Winner.