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An American former professional baseball Alex Rodriguez was an infielder who played in ‘Major League Baseball’ (MLB), associated with the ‘New York Yankees”. At a very young age, he got himself involved with baseball and now is being considered as one of the best baseball players.
Though he has earned loads of awards, record-breaking achievements, and accolades he was also involved in controversies like using performance-enhancing drugs and cocaine. He also came into the limelight for his illegal relations with women, prostitutes, and exotic dancers.
Because of his involvement in the ‘Biogenesis Scandal, he was banned for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. After his retirement from baseball, he was appointed as a broadcaster for ‘Fox Sports 1.’
Height / Weight / Age
The weight of Alex Rodriguez is 104 kg and 229 lbs in pounds. He is a successful personality with a towering height of 190 cm or in feet inches 6’2” tall. He has spooky tiny dark brown color curly hair and sharp wide hazel color eyes.
He has the physique of a sportsperson with a figure measurement is 44 inches chest, 34 inches waist, and 38 inches hips approximately. His biceps size is 16 inches whereas his shoe size is 11 (US).
Date Of Birth | July 27, 1975 |
Age | 49 Years |
Height | In Centimeters – 190 cm
In Feet and Inches – 6’0” |
Weight | In Kilograms – 104 kg
In Pounds – 229 lbs |
Body Measurements | 44-34-38 |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Shoe Size | 11 (US) |
Net Worth
According to the sources, the estimated net worth of Alex Rodriguez is $350 million USD approximately.
Education / Family
Alex Rodriguez was born Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez on July 27, 1975. He is the son of Dominican immigrants Victor Rodriguez and Lourdes Navarro. His family owned a shoe store and lived in New York. Later the family moved to Miami where Alex was raised alongside his two half-siblings, Joe and Suzy.
Baseball became his sole solace when his father left the family to live in New York. For elementary education, he has attended ‘Christopher Columbus High School’ and ‘Westminster Christian School.’
Later he was enrolled at the University of Miami but he turned down Miami’s baseball scholarship. In 1993, he signed a contract with ‘Seattle Mariners’ and became their number one overall pick of the amateur draft.
Name |
Alex Rodriguez |
Real name | Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez |
Birth Place | Washington Heights, New York, (USA) |
Profession | Former Professional Baseball Player |
Zodiac sign | Leo |
School | 1. Christopher Columbus High School
2. Westminster Christian School |
College | The University of Miami |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | American |
Home Town | New York, USA |
Debut | Not known |
Fathers Name | Victor Rodriguez |
Mothers Name | Lourdes Rodriguez
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Brothers | Victor and Joe |
Sister | Suzy
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Career / Fashion And Style
Alex Rodriguez made his debut as a professional player with ‘Seattle Mariners’ at the age of 18 in 1994. For his debut, he played shortstop in a game against the ‘Red Sox’ at Fenway. He appeared on the cover of ‘Sports Illustrated’ with a headline reading, ‘Short Story: Jeter and Rodriguez head up the finest group of short sports since WWII.’
The ‘Sporting News’ and ‘Associated Press’ gave him the title of ‘Major League Player of the Year’. When he was at the urge of becoming the ‘Youngest Most Valuable Player’ in the baseball history that year, Juan Gonzalez entered the field of baseball.
In 1998, he won his second ‘Silver Slugger Award, and next year he had 42 home runs, 111 RBIs, and an average of .310. In 2001, he signed a contract worth 252 million US dollars with ‘Texas Rangers’. On hitting 300 home runs, he won the ‘Babe Ruth Home Run Award.
In 2004, he was traded to the ‘New York Yankees’ when he tested positive for performance-enhancing steroids. In his debut match with the ‘Yankees,’ he had hit .286 with 36 home runs, 106 runs batted in, 112 runs scored, and 28 stolen bases.
In 2005, he led the ‘American League’ with 124 runs and 48 HR and became the first ‘Yankee’ player to win the American League home run title. In 2007, he made a record of 500 home runs and became the first and only player in ‘MLB’ history to ever hit 500 home runs. In 2007, he signed a 10-year contract for 275 million US dollars with the ‘Yankees.’
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife and More
Girlfriends | 1. Bethenny Frankel
2. Joslyn Morse (2007) 3. Madonna (2008) 4. Kate Hudson (2009) 5. Cameron Diaz (2010-2011) 6. Torrie Wilson (2011-2015) 7. Demi Moore (2012) 8. Anne Wojcicki (2016-2017) |
Marital Status | Engaged |
Fiancee | Jennifer Lopez (2017 – Present)
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Wife | Cynthia Scurtis (m. 2002 – div. 2008)
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Children | Daughter – 1. Ella Alexander Rodriguez
2. Natasha Alexander Rodriguez |
Favorite Things
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Favorite Actors | Johnny Depp |
Favorite Actress | Angelina Jolie |
Favorite Food | Continental cuisine |
Favorite Destinations | Switzerland |
Favorite Color(s) | Black |
Some Interesting Facts About Alex Rodriguez
- Alex Rodriguez owns a dealership of Mercedes Benz in Texas.
- He is one of the investors of for eSports team ‘NRG Esports.’
- He has earned various titles including ‘Hitter of the Year,’ ‘Pepsi Clutch Performer of the Year,’ ‘Midwest League All-Star,’ and ‘This Year in Baseball Awards: Player of the Year.’
- His ex-wife filed a divorce against him on the grounds of marital misconduct, extra-marital affairs, and emotional abandonment.