7 Surprising Facts About Alex Rodriguez

7 Surprising Facts About Alex Rodriguez

1. Early Life and Baseball Career

Alex Rodriguez, also known as A-Rod, was born in 1975 and raised in Miami. He began playing baseball in high school, where he won several championships. In 1993, he turned down a scholarship offer from the University of Miami to sign with the Seattle Mariners instead.

2. Major League Baseball Achievements

Rodriguez is heralded as one of the best all-around players in Major League Baseball. He successfully played for the Seattle Mariners until he signed with the Texas Rangers in 2000 and then the New York Yankees in 2004.

3. Personal Life and Relationships

Rodriguez has been in several high-profile relationships. He was linked to Madonna in 2008 and had a whirlwind romance with actress Kate Hudson before splitting with her in December 2009. He also dated singer Jennifer Lopez from July 2017 until they split in April 2021.

4. Current Relationship

In 2023, Rodriguez officially confirmed his relationship with his new girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro. The couple is still going strong and has been seen sharing romantic moments together.

5. Post-Divorce Life

After his split from Jennifer Lopez, Rodriguez kept things cordial. He shared a cryptic message on Instagram, which seemed particularly pointed given Lopez's recent divorce filing from Ben Affleck.

6. Recent MLB Discussions

Rodriguez has been involved in recent MLB discussions, particularly regarding the New York Yankees' performance. He, along with other former players like Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, discussed the Yankees' Game 1 win over the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS and Aaron Judge's performance.

7. Support for Teammates

Rodriguez has shown support for his teammates, acknowledging that the Yankees' victory was not solely dependent on Aaron Judge's performance. He emphasized that the rest of the lineup stepping up was crucial for their win.

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