Alex Rodriguez
Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975 in New York City, New York). In the past, he played as shortstop for the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers.
| Alex Rodriguez | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Third base | |||
| Born: July 27, 1975 New York City, U.S. | |||
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| debut | |||
| July 8, 1994, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
| Career statistics | |||
| Batting average | .295 | ||
| Home runs | 696 | ||
| Runs batted in | 2,086 | ||
| Hits | 3,115 | ||
| Doubles | 548 | ||
| On-base plus slugging | .930 | ||
| Teams | |||
He is currently first in runs scored and total bases; second in extra base hits and RBI, and 4th in hits among all players in baseball history since their 31st birthday. Also, Rodriguez has more HR, RBI, runs scored and more base hits than all-time leaders Hank Aaron (RBI), Barry Bonds (HR), Rickey Henderson (runs scored), and Pete Rose (hits) did before their 31st birthdays.[1] He is the youngest player ever to hit 500 home runs, breaking the record Jimmie Foxx set in 1939.[2]
He has been said to be one of the best all-around players currently in baseball.[3][4][5]
In 2009, he admitted to using steroids from 2001-2003, during his time with the Texas Rangers, in order to become better at baseball.[6]
His playing career ended in August of 2016.[7]
Alex Rodriguez Media
Rodriguez batting for the Calgary Cannons in 1994
Rodriguez took over at third base after he was traded to the Yankees in 2004.
Rodriguez reacting to a called strike in a game against Tampa Bay
A-Rod batting in 2007.
Alex Rodriguez bats in a game on April 19, 2008.
Rodriguez playing for the Trenton Thunder, the Yankees' AA affiliate, in 2013
Rodriguez with the Yankees in 2016
Rodriquez working as a postgame television commentator during the 2016 World Series
Reggie Jackson talking with Rodriguez during batting practice
Alex Rodriguez during the 2009 World Series parade.
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References
- ↑ "Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez". Archived from the original on 2008-05-03. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ↑ "500 Home Runs Club". Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ↑ Allen Barra (2006-08-29). "Alex Rodriguez is one of the greatest Yankees ever". Village Voice. Archived from the original on 2008-05-05. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
- ↑ Stan McNeal (2008-01-17). "Alex the greatest for the second straight year, general managers put A-Rod at the top of our list of baseball's 50 best players". Sporting News. Archived from the original on 2012-05-30. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
- ↑ Gary Graves (2008-01-17). "Players tab Bonds as game's best player". USA Today.
- ↑ "Rodriguez reveals he cheated, lied | MLB.com: News". Archived from the original on 2009-02-11. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- ↑ Gabe Lacques (2016-08-08). "Alex Rodriguez announces retirement, will play final game Friday". USA Today.
Other websites
- Alex Rodríguez at The Internet Movie Database
- AROD.com Archived 2008-07-08 at the Wayback Machine - Alex Rodriguez's official website
- A-Rod's Salary: Watching for Collusion Archived 2008-09-16 at the Wayback Machine on Time.com
- ESPN E-Ticket article - Alex Rodriguez 2007, King of Gotham?
- Men's Vogue April 2008 feature article on A-Rod Archived 2009-01-06 at the Wayback Machine
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