Alex Rodriguez Net Worth, Wiki, Biography, Age, Height, Family And Achievement

Born: July 27, 1975

Age: 46

Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.9 m)

Net Worth: $350 million

Spouse: Cynthia Scurtis ( Divorced)

Ethnicity: Dominican

Nationality: American

Alex Rodriguez, usually referred to as ‘A-rod,’ is one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

Elected to the all-star game fourteen times, Alex is the only youngest player ever to break the record of Jimmie Foxx, hitting 600 home runs in 2007. Jimmie hit 500 home runs back in 1939 at the age of 32 years and 338 days, while Alex hit 600 home runs at the age of 32 years and 8 days.

Alex’s use of performance-boosting drugs tried to weigh his career down several times. But, describing this right-handed hitter’s sports career will require a better word than ‘interesting.’

So, who is this, Alex Rodriguez or A-rod?

To find more about Alex Rodriguez, one of the most extraordinary sports talents in history, you need to follow this article.

Who Is Alex Rodriguez?

Who Is Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez is a former professional American baseball player. The power hitter is also a philanthropist and businessman. The CEO of A-Rod Corp, Alex Rodriguez, is also an investor at A-Rod Corp; he invests in all types of global business startups and real estate businesses.

The baseball star played in Major League Baseball for 22 seasons. He played for Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees.

Alex is also an owner of the National Basketball Achievements.

Early Life

Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez or Alex was born to Victor Rodrigues and Lourdes Rodriguez. The family moved back to Miami, Florida, from the Dominican republic. Alex became fascinated and expert at playing baseball during his time in Miami. His father, a shoe seller, was also a baseball player.

Alex looked up to Keith Hernandez and Dale Murphy as a kid. The New York Mets were his favorite baseball team. So, taking after his father, Alex also started to play baseball.

A-Rod started to manifest his baseball talent while in Westminster Christian High School. The young talent got selected in the MLB draft in 1993 by the Seattle Mariners. Alex debuted with the Mariners playing shortstop.

Baseball Career

Alex Rodriguez had a long baseball career. He played from 1993 to 2016. His first success as a baseball player came in 1996. He made a league-best, accumulating a .358 batting average and 36 home runs with 128 runs batted in.

Seattle Mariners (1994- 2000)

In 1998 Alex Rodriguez hit 40 home runs and stole 40 bases in one season, becoming the third player in league history to make that record.

During his time in the Seattle marines, Rodriguez was the youngest player to play in the major League for Seattle. He was also the third youngest major league shortstop since 1900.

A-Rod played 17 games for the marines. He compiled a 204 batting average, two RBIs, and three stolen bases.

Texas Rangers (2001-2003)

Rodriguez signed a ten-year contract (worth $252 million) with the Texas Rangers in 2001.

He was a free agent at that time. Alex played offensive matches with the Rangers. At that time, this contract was the most expensive in baseball history. As of 2022, that contract is worth $332 million.

Alex had.295 average batting with 696 home runs and 2086 runs batted in during his baseball career.

New Yankees (2004- 2016)

In 2004 Rangers traded Alex to the Yankees for Alfonso Soriano. At that time, Rodriguez’s contract was continuing with the rangers. So the rangers agreed to pay him $67 million from his remaining $179 million.

Alex Rodriguez agreed to this trade and switched positions from a sports top to a third base.

He also had to change his uniform number. The baseball star was used to wearing the number three. Now, he wore the number thirteen.

Alex scored 351 home runs for the Yankees with 3115 hits and a .295 batting average.

Alex Rodriguez Achievements

Alex was the youngest player to hit 500 home runs breaking the record set by Jimmie Foxx in 1939.
In 1996, Alex became the Batting Champion and the Doubles leader.
In his career, Alex has 14, 100-RBI seasons. There has been no other player in history to reach this record.
Alex hit 24 grand slams in his career, hitting the 24th on September 20, 2013. In MLB history, that is the most number.
Alex got ten Silver Slugger Awards in 1996, 1998 to 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008.

Personal Life

Alex Rodriguez grew up with his two half-siblings from his mother’s side, namely Joe and Suzy. He also has a half-brother from his father’s other marriage. His brother is named Victor Jr, and he serves in the US Air Force.

In 2002 Alex married Cynthia Scurtis, a psychology graduate. The couple has two children, Natasha and Ella Alexander, born in 2004 and 2008.

Following several marriage problems, Cynthia filed for divorce with Alex Rodriguez in 2008. Cynthia reported emotional abandonment and other marital misconducts from her husband being the reasons for her divorce appeal.

Cynthia also alleged Rodriguez for having an affair with The American Pop idol Madonna. Although Madonna, married to the Hollywood director Guy Ritchie, denied the allegation saying she had nothing to do with it.

Later, in 2017, Alex Rodriguez and the famous Singer Jennifer Lopez started seeing each other. They even announced their engagement in 2019. However, the couple ended their engagement in 2021.

FAQs

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What Are Some Of Alex Rodriguez Accomplishments?

Alex Rodriguez, aka A-Rod, has accomplished several milestones during his baseball career. Here are some of his most highlighted accomplishments-

14 all-star seasons.
In 20099, Alex was the World Series champion.
He had been 5 x AL home run leader from 2001 to 2003, 2005, and 2007.
He also had 4 x AL Hank Aaron Awards.

Is Alex Rodriguez On Shark Tank?

According to the announcement from CNBC, in the next season of Shark Tank, the former baseball power hitter is going to join the business people cast. Alex will be the first Hispanic to get featured as a Shark tank in history.

How Much Is Alex Worth?

The former Yankee baseball player, Alex Rodriguez, the current net worth is $350 million. His A-Rod Corp invests in the leading global businesses.

The player had a prolific baseball career and thrived in the business sector.

Home Run

The 46-year former baseball player was on a winning streak throughout his baseball career. He inspires many young players and has been doing several philanthropic works.

The Hispanic baseball power hitter has contributed 43.9 million to the stadium renovation of Miami University. Currently, he is the CEO of A-Rod Corp.

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