Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez
Alexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez, nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American professional baseball designated hitter for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. He previously played for the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers. Rodriguez was one of the sport's most highly touted prospects and is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. During his 20-year career, Rodriguez has amassed a .297 batting average, 696 home runs, over 2000 runs batted in, over 2000 runs scored, and over...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth27 July 1975
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
There's no place like New York. And I found out that until you go through it for a season, you really don't know it.
I do my best hitting when I'm walking. That means I'm relaxed and my pitch recognition is a lot better.
I don't care if people like me or not. Respect is more important.
I don't expect people to feel sorry for me. My teammates get more upset about the criticism and booing than I do.
I've done a lot of special things in this game, and for none of that to be considered clutch, it's an injustice.
With what has occurred in my life, the baseball field is where I feel most comfortable. That's what I feel I was born to do and it's what I do best.
Back then it was a different culture. It was very loose. I was young. I was stupid.
It takes a lot of pressure off you just to go out and play, and your talent sometimes shines even more when you don't worry about individual stuff.
I've done a lot of growing up and realized a lot of things.
I've learned in my career, it is much better to be recognized for all the great things you do on the field.
Whether I hit .260 or .320, the bottom line here is to win.
Playing the game was the easy part. The real work was in the preparation.
Anyone can forget about talent, but if you're a good person, your name will be remembered a long time.
I truly believe my job starts the minute I leave the baseball field. Going out and catching ground balls and hitting, that's a job, and that's what I've wanted to do ever since I was a kid. But when you think about leaving that field, that's when the job and the demands really start. In New York, Seattle, every city. The community, the media, business stuff. You have to stay on a narrow path.