Summary

Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played seven seasons with Seattle Mariners, three seasons with the Texas Rangers and twelve seasons with the New York Yankees. Rodriguez began his professional career as one of the sport's most highly touted prospects, and is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Rodriguez amassed a .295 batting average, over 600 home runs (696), over 2,000 runs batted in (RBI), over 2,000 runs scored, over 3,000 hits, and over 300 stolen bases, the only player in MLB history to achieve all of those feats. He was also a 14-time All-Star, winning three American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, ten Silver Slugger Awards, and two Gold Glove Awards. Rodríguez is also the career record holder for grand slams with 25. He signed two of the most lucrative sports contracts in baseball. In addition to his accomplishments, he also led a controversial career due to some of his behaviors, including the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

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Rodriguez at bat in 2008
Rodriguez at bat in 2008
Rodriguez takes batting practice in 2009
Rodriguez takes batting practice in 2009
Rodriguez batting as a member of the AAA Calgary Cannons in 1994.
Rodriguez batting as a member of the AAA Calgary Cannons in 1994.
Rodriguez moved to third base after he was traded to the Yankees in 2004.
Rodriguez moved to third base after he was traded to the Yankees in 2004.
Rodriguez reacting to a called strike in a game against Tampa Bay
Rodriguez reacting to a called strike in a game against Tampa Bay
Reggie Jackson talking with Rodriguez during batting practice. Early comparisons between Jackson's postseason career and Rodriguez's were unflattering, but recent comparisons have been very positive.
Reggie Jackson talking with Rodriguez during batting practice. Early comparisons between Jackson's postseason career and Rodriguez's were unflattering, but recent comparisons have been very positive.
Rodriguez batting in 2007
Rodriguez batting in 2007
Alex Rodriguez during the 2009 World Series parade.
Alex Rodriguez during the 2009 World Series parade.
 
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