At the time, as the result of a collectively bargained union agreement,[99] there was no penalty or punishment for a positive test. [139] On February 17, 2015, Rodriguez issued a hand-written letter of apology to "Major League Baseball, the Yankees, the Steinbrenner family, the Players Association and you, the fans". Toward the end of his career, he was hampered by hip and knee injuries, which caused him to become exclusively a designated hitter. This was only the second time in MLB history that a reigning MVP was traded, with the first coming in 1914 when Eddie Collins was traded to the Chicago White Sox from the Philadelphia Athletics for cash considerations. "[91], Teammate Mariano Rivera convinced Rodriguez to contact the New York Yankees ownership. 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I dont know. [256] Victor Jr., who is an officer in the United States Air Force, fell out of touch with Alex for a period of 23 years, until they met at a Texas Rangers game in 2003. [162] The next day, he hit his 30th career home run at Tropicana Field, which traveled an estimated 440 feet (130m), as the Yankees defeated Tampa Bay, 41. [85], In 2007, Rodriguez became the first player in major league history to have at least 35 home runs, 100 runs, and 100 RBIs in 10 consecutive seasons, surpassing Jimmie Foxx (nine consecutive seasons). [87] He also won the Silver Slugger Award for his position,[88] the Players Choice Award for Outstanding AL Player, and the Players Choice Award for Player of the Year. [281], Rodriguez is a Miami-Dade Boys & Girls Clubs Board Member. They split in 2014 amid reports that Smart had been allegedly sexting with two transsexual models. In the top of the sixth, he hit his first, a solo dinger to left center. He was elected to the 2004 American League All-Star Team, the eighth All-Star selection of his career and the first as a third baseman. On August 26, Rodriguez hit his first home run since coming off the disabled list, a solo shot off Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter. Rodriguez also became the first Yankee to hit seven home runs in the first ten games of the season. He helped the Yankees win the 2009 World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies, which was Rodriguez's only championship title. [34], Rodriguez split most of the 1995 season between the Mariners and the Tacoma Rainiers of the PCL. [255] Season 2 featured Kevin Bacon, Martha Stewart, Danica Patrick, Stephanie McMahon, Maria Bartiromo, and Howard Schultz. The Im Real songstress, for her part, has been married three times. They split in 2014 amid reports that Smart had been allegedly sexting with two transsexual models. [59], The 2003 season was Rodriguez's last year with the Rangers. It was Rodriguez's 11th consecutive season with more than 100 runs scored, the longest such streak in American League history since Lou Gehrig did so in 13 straight seasons (192638). [159], On April 17, 2016, Rodriguez became the 19th player to make 12,000 career plate appearances. [135] The Yankees won 96, and Dempster, who hit Rodriguez before, was suspended five games by the league with an undisclosed fine (although he did not miss a start). [123], While rehabilitating his hip, Rodriguez was embroiled in a series of negative headlines: he became a central figure of the Biogenesis baseball scandal and MLB's investigation into his possible connection to performance-enhancing drugs. ", "Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup in TODAY exclusive", "A complete breakdown of Alex Rodriguez's golf game", "As winter Meetings Approach, these are the storylines to watch", "Costas? Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis from 2002 to 2008. Miami, he transferred to Westminster Christian School, where he was a star shortstop on the baseball team and played quarterback on the football team. Before the 2004 season, Rodriguez was traded to the Yankees, for whom he converted to a third baseman to accommodate their shortstop Derek Jeter. [207] At the time, Rodriguez denied accusations of steroid use. [256] Rodriguez's father, Victor, left the family in Miami when Alex was nine years old and moved to New York. He was selected as the USA Baseball Junior Player of the Year and as Gatorade's national baseball student-athlete of the year. They would reunite in 2015 before breaking things off for good in 2016. [28] On July 8, 1994, Rodriguez debuted in the major leagues as a starting shortstop,[29] just the third 18-year-old major league shortstop since 1900. Rodriguez hit 26 home runs at Yankee Stadium in 2005, establishing the single-season club record for right-handed batters (previously held by DiMaggio in 1937 and Gary Sheffield in 2004). [136], On September 20, at Yankee Stadium, Rodriguez hit his 24th career grand slam, an opposite field 654th career home run, off George Kontos of the San Francisco Giants, breaking the all-time grand slam record, formerly held by Lou Gehrig. [256] His nephew, Joe Dunand, is a professional baseball player.[257]. On defense, he had the lowest range factor among non-platoon AL third basemen (2.39) in his first year at the position. Instead, it gave Rodriguez until the afternoon of August 4 to reach an agreement regarding a suspension or greater punishment for his role in the Biogenesis affair. He sustained another injury with a jammed thumb while trying to make a play in that game. [9], In the off-season, during the week of January 19, 2015, it was reported that Rodriguez met with new Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred. [51], Rodriguez became a free agent after the 2000 season. The relationship was short-lived, as the two split in 1998. At the time, there was no penalty or punishment for a positive steroid test. The relationship was short-lived, as the two split in 1998. [230][231] In July 2014, Rodriguez was in fact sued by his lawyers for $380,000 in unpaid legal fees.[232][233]. No. [106] On June 26, Rodriguez surpassed Jackson for 11th on the all-time home run list, against the New York Mets in the Subway Series,[107] and against the Angels on July 11, Rodriguez passed Rafael Palmeiro for 10th place;[108] it was his 65th home run against Anaheim, the most by any active player against an opponent. [111] For the series, he batted 921 (.429) with three home runs and six runs batted in. [66] Rodriguez also had to switch uniform numbers; he had worn 3 his entire career, but the number was retired by the Yankees in honor of Babe Ruth. He also tied for the league lead in extra-base hits (87) and ranked third in RBIs (135) and slugging (.622). [285], In October 2019, Rodriguez, along with Jennifer Lopez, donated a year's worth of meals from Tiller & Hatch to Tennessee elementary students. In November 2014, it was revealed that back in January Rodriguez had admitted to the Drug Enforcement Administration that he had used performance-enhancing drugs. The first definitive confirmation came on August 3, 2013, when MLB rebuffed the players' union's last-minute offer to negotiate. Rodriguez gained many awards, including 2 Gold Gloves, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, 4 AL Hank Aaron Awards and was 14 times invited for All-Star games. [272], In his free time, Rodriguez enjoys golf, as well as collecting art. [6][7], Prior to the 2009 season, Rodriguez was scheduled to represent the Dominican Republic in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, but he was forced to withdraw when an MRI revealed a cyst in his right hip. [96] He was one of only four batters in the AL to have at least 18 home runs and 18 stolen bases in both 2007 and 2008, along with Torii Hunter, Ian Kinsler, and Grady Sizemore. Instead, Rodriguez chose to change his number to 13, in honor of Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino. Rodriguez gained many awards, including 2 Gold Gloves, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, 4 AL Hank Aaron Awards and was 14 times invited for All-Star games. [278] Rodriguez remains an ardent University of Miami fan. Because of the opt-out, the Yankees also lost $21.3 million in remaining payments from the Rangers as part of their agreement from the 2004 trade. [144][145], Rodriguez played his first game after his suspension on opening day against the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. [147] In a pinch-hit appearance against the Red Sox on May 1, Rodriguez hit his 660th career home run off reliever Junichi Tazawa, tying Willie Mays for fourth place on the all-time home run list. The couple had two daughters before splitting up in 2008. [11] On February 7, 2014, Rodriguez announced that he was dropping his lawsuit and accepting his suspension for the 2014 season. The 10 RBIs were the most by a Yankee since Tony Lazzeri established the franchise and American League record with 11 on May 24, 1936. [11], After retiring as a player, Rodriguez became a media personality, serving as a broadcaster for Fox Sports 1,[12] a cast member of Shark Tank[13] and a member of the ABC News network. Rodriguez has been linked to some high-profile figures over the years, but has only married once. Rodriguez permanently joined the major league roster in August and got his first taste of postseason play, albeit just two at-bats. [179], Rodriguez appeared in The Captain, a 2022 miniseries about Jeter's life and career. [235] In 2008, Alex Rodriguez founded Newport Property Construction, a real estate development firm. [citation needed] During the 1995 season, Rodriguez played in 48 games, batting .232 with five home runs, 19 RBI, and four stolen bases. Following the series win, Rodriguez's first season with the Yankees culminated in a dramatic playoff series against the team he had almost ended up playing for: the Yankees' bitter rival, the Boston Red Sox. Rodriguez gained many awards, including 2 Gold Gloves, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, 4 AL Hank Aaron Awards and was 14 times invited for All-Star games. [19], Rodriguez also has a half-brother, Victor M. Rodriguez, who was born to Alex's father Victor Sr. and his then-wife Pouppe Martinez in 1960. They reportedly split in 2014 because Rodriguez was not ready for a higher level of commitment. In the ninth inning, he was brought onto the field at third base for one batter his only defensive appearance for the Yankees in 2016[168] and departed the field to a "raucous ovation" from the fans. They would reunite in 2015 before breaking things off for good in 2016. [30] He was also the first 18-year-old major league player in 10 years, and the youngest position player in Seattle history. He finished three points behind Gonzlez (290287), matching the second closest AL MVP voting in history. In August 2013, MLB announced a 211-game suspension for Rodriguez for his involvement in the scandal. He was also the first major league shortstop to win a batting title since 1960, and the first in the AL since 1944. Being A-Rod should not change that fact. One of the most controversial plays of Rodriguez's career occurred late in Game 6 of the 2004 American League Championship Series. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have officially broken off their engagement after four years together. WebShortly after celebrating their two-year dating anniversary, the couple announced their engagement in March 2019. [256] The couple divorced a year later, and Victor Jr. was raised by his mother. Alex Rodriguez sounds like he has no hard feelings when it comes to his split from Jennifer Lopez. [16], Rodriguez was born in 1975 in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan to Dominican immigrants Victor and Lourdes Rodriguez. He also admitted using banned performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003 and was consequently suspended for the entire 2014 season.[6][7]. [82], Rodriguez hit his 500th career home run against pitcher Kyle Davies of the Kansas City Royals on August 4. The relationship lasted six years, during which they welcomed daughters Natasha and Ella. [208] In a 2007 interview with Katie Couric, Rodriguez flatly denied ever having used performance-enhancing drugs. He won the Babe Ruth Home Run Award for leading MLB in homers that season. Alex Rodriguez, who was a Major League Baseball player from 1994 to 2007, is best known for his business dealings and charitable activities. [266], Alex dated model, actress, and former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson beginning in late 2011 to 2015. [29] He became the first player since 1932 with 50 homers and 200 hits in a season, the third shortstop to ever lead the league in homers, and the second AL player in the last 34 seasons (beginning 1968) to lead the league in runs, homers, and total bases; his total base figure is the most ever for a major league shortstop. His ex Jennifer Lopez is a co-investor. The first time he faced Dempster, Rodriguez was hit by a pitch on a 30 count, leading to home plate umpire Brian O'Nora warning both benches and ejecting Girardi, while Dempster was allowed to stay in the game. [35] He connected for his first major league home run off Kansas City's Tom Gordon on June 12. Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. He had the sixth-most home runs in AL history, the most since Roger Maris' league record 61 in 1961 and the most ever for a shortstop for the second straight year. CNN . In 1996, he became the Mariners' starting shortstop, won the major league batting title, and finished second in voting for the AL MVP Award. Rodriguez was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Sports Personality, Studio and Sports Event Analyst in 2019. [47], Rodriguez entered 2000 as the cornerstone player of the Mariners franchise,[citation needed] which had recently traded superstars Randy Johnson and Ken Griffey Jr..[48] Rodriguez put up great numbers as the team's remaining superstar, hitting 41 home runs with 132 RBIs and a .316 batting average. Her dating history includes Cynthia Scurtis (2002 to 2008), Bethenny Frankel (2009 to present), and [213] An official statement by Major League Baseball made shortly after Rodriguez's test results became public expressed "grave concern" without naming Rodriguez, noting that "because the survey testing that took place in 2003 was intended to be non-disciplinary and anonymous, we can not make any comment on the accuracy of this report as it pertains to the player named. He has commented that 2006 was his most difficult season as a professional. (Getty Images) That is, until very recently. [178], In July 2020, it was announced that Rodriguez would be part of the judging panel for the Forbes' Next 1000 list, a franchise which focuses on entrepreneurs from marginalized communities. He was married to a psychology graduate Cynthia Scurtis in 2002. Rodriguez has been linked to some high-profile figures over the years, but has only married once. Hello and goodbye, that's about it." Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. [243] That year, A-Rod Corp purchased a major equity stake in TruFusion, a Las Vegas-based fitness studio chain,[244] and invested in the beverage brand Dirty Lemon. [172] That same year, he signed a deal with ABC News network to serve as a contributor to ABC World News Tonight, Good Morning America, and Nightline. He hit for the cycle on June 5,[39] becoming the second Mariner, and at 21 years, 10 months, the fifth-youngest player in history, to accomplish the feat. Galea confirmed to the Associated Press that he treated Rodriguez but said he only prescribed anti-inflammatories. Yankees team president Randy Levine expressed negative comments towards Rodriguez, saying that he would "feel happy if Rodriguez never played again". [citation needed] In a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 30, Rodriguez sparked controversy when he shouted during a routine play and an infielder let a pop fly drop, costing the Blue Jays three runs. He signed two of the most lucrative contracts in baseball. [156] The first base experiment yielded two total appearances in 2015. For the season, Rodriguez finished fourth in the league in RBI (121), fifth in runs scored (113), eighth in home runs (35) and walks (90), and ninth in OBP (.392). Moving onto his personal life, he has two half-siblings Joe and Suzy from his mothers first marriage and a half brother Victor M. Rodriguez born from his fathers first wife. Rodriguez and Jeter discussed the rift in their friendship. They were an unusual couple, from very different backgrounds, but they are both smart business people, and had quite a few things in common, including a fascination with the tech world. 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