Parents: Janet Rodriguez (mother), Ramon Rodriguez (father) Spouses: Alexandra Cheron (2007-2008), Grace Gail (since 2016) Children: Frankie Elle Rodriguez (daughter with Grace Gail, born in 2014) Janet Rodriguez worked as a ticket agent. Alex Rodriguez is suspended for the entire 2014 season, but at least one member of his family is still destroying baseballs. He played 7 seasons with the Seattle Mariners, 3 seasons with the Texas Rangers & 12 seasons with the New York Yankees. Rodriguez is the chairman and chief executive officer of A . In 2011, Rodriguez batted .295 with 13 home runs and 52 RBIs prior to the All-Star break. Alex Rodriguez, popularly known by the name A-Rod is now engaged to singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez. Having finished his athletic career, Alex started his TV career for Fox Sports 1 as well as became a presenter at Shark Tank and Sunday Night Baseball shows. He was further criticized for the timing of his announcement, during the eighth inning of Game 4 of the World Series, as the Boston Red Sox were wrapping up their victory over the Colorado Rockies; even MLB's chief operating officer, Bob DuPuy, called it an attempt by Boras to "try to put his selfish interests and that of one individual player above the overall good of the game. Previously, Jennifer was a wife to waiter Ojani Noa (1997-1998), dancer Chris Judd (2001-2002) and singer Mark Anthony (2004-2014), a father of her children Emme and Maximilian. He also became one of only two players in Major League history to compile at least 35 home runs, 100 runs and 100 RBIs in eight consecutive seasons (Jimmie Foxx accomplished the feat in nine straight seasons from 1932 to 1940). Ella Alexander Rodriguez (daughter with Cynthia Scurtis). [14] In January 2018, ESPN announced that Rodriguez would be joining the broadcast team of Sunday Night Baseball. When he went to have the cyst drained, it was discovered that he was also suffering from a torn labrum in the same hip. That's according to the retired Yankees slugger's former brother-in-law, who alleges A-Rod owes him millions in. His 109 home runs in 200102 are the most ever by an American League right-handed batter in consecutive seasons. [151] Rodriguez' next home run was also his 3,000th career hit, making him the 29th player to reach the milestone. In that series (ALCS) he equaled the single-game post-season record with five runs scored in Game 3 at Boston. He oversees the requirements on more than $10 billion in new weapons programs. 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. Victor is A-Rod's brother from his dad's marriage to Pouppe Martinez. [30] Rodriguez played in 17 games for the Mariners, compiling a .204 batting average, two RBIs, and three stolen bases. "[270] In April 2021, he and Lopez announced the end of their engagement. [183] In 2020, Rodriguez was featured in a Presidente beer Super Bowl commercial. [28], In January 2017, Rodriguez's spokesman said that he would not play for any other team in the coming year, and would remain a "special advisor" to Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner. [155] After being mired in a 72-at-bat slump without a home run until August 18 against the Twins, he hit his 25th home run which was also his 25th career grand slam, extending his major league record. Alex Rodriguez siblings Victor M. Rodriguez (paternal half-brother) Year of Birth: 1960 Victor is A-Rod's brother from his dad's marriage to Pouppe Martinez. Alex Rodriguez said his admitted use of steroids during his 22-year career cost him millions of dollars and a potential spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. [21] In 100 games he batted .419 with 90 stolen bases. [82] He surpassed the nearly 67-year record held by Jimmie Foxx, who hit his 500th home run at 32 years, 338 days during the final week of the 1940 major league baseball season. Victor is A-Rods brother from his dads marriage to Pouppe Martinez. [97][210] Because more than 5% of the samples taken from players in 2003 came back positive, mandatory testing of major league baseball players began in 2004, with penalties for violations. Height: 1.9 m. . Rodriguez did not immediately confirm the allegations, deferring at first to the players' union. [235] According to Architectural Digest, the company owned over 15,000 apartments in 13 states. Alex Rodriguez has been seen around the world with newest love interest, fitness model Kathryne Padgett. Dunand's father, Joe Sr., is A-Rod's half-brother. 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However, the umpires quickly huddled, then ruled that Rodriguez was out for interference. Though the womans family initially objected to her marriage to a non-Greek man in 2002 the couple was married by Cynthias grandfather, a priest. Rodriguez is the chairman and chief executive officer of A-Rod Corp as well as the chairman of Presidente beer. [190][191][192][193] According to Yankee manager Joe Torre's 2009 book, The Yankee Years, Rodriguez earned the nickname "A-Fraud" from teammates and particularly from clubhouse attendants who were said to resent his demands. [212] The drug is generally preferred in injected rather than oral form due to its cost. [7], Later in the month, Rodriguez called a press conference in Tampa, Florida, and in the presence of many supportive Yankee teammates, answered reporters' questions about his 20012003 steroid use. A-Rod. They reconciled in 2000 after Alex's then-girlfriend encouraged him to reach out to his father. Rodriguez independently sought a second opinion on his quad strain on July 24 with a doctor who stated that there did not appear to be an injury; the Yankees front office expressed further dismay, claiming that he violated league rules for seeking a second opinion without the team's permission. As of January 2023, Alex Rodriguez's net worth is estimated to be roughly $350 Million. On defense, he had the lowest range factor among non-platoon AL third basemen (2.39) in his first year at the position. Shutterstock. Famous Relatives: Grandparents: Uncle: Aunt: Personal Life Relationship: Marital Status: Engaged. 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). [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. [163], At a press conference held on August 7, Rodriguez announced that he would play in his final game for the Yankees on the following Friday, August 12, against the Rays at Yankee Stadium. [124], Rodriguez played his first rehab assignment game on July 2, 2013, with the Yankees Class-A Low affiliate, the Charleston RiverDogs. December 2000: Rodriguez joins the Texas Rangers with a 10-year, $252 million contract, the largest in history (at the time). Westminster won the high school national championship in his junior year. "[133], During a game against the Red Sox on August 18, 2013, Rodriguez was involved in key moments against Ryan Dempster. Alex Rodriguez Personal Life & Affair. [147] On May 7, Rodriguez hit his 661st career home run off Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman for sole possession of fourth place on the all-time home run list. [62] Despite the failed deal with the Red Sox, the Rangers named him team captain during that off-season. [120] He batted .111 in the 2012 ALCS. Sources of all info and statistics are newspapers, books, resumes or social media. [82] On September 25, Rodriguez became the fifth Major League player to record a 50-home run, 150-RBI season when he hit a grand slam. I call her an octopus threat. [102] One week later, he hit a game-tying solo home run in the bottom of the ninth off Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge in a game the Yankees would go on to win, 54.[103]. He played in 17 games for Jacksonville, then was promoted to the major leagues. However, opinions varied on whether he was the second (Elias Sports Bureau, trailing Aaron), third (MLB, trailing Aaron and Ruth),[150] or fourth player (Baseball-Reference.com, trailing Aaron, Ruth, and Cap Anson) in MLB history to attain 2,000 RBIs. He also compiled six home runs and 21 RBIs. In 2012, he founded Monument Capital Management which had acquired more than $700 million of real estate assets as of 2019. [110] For the series, he batted 921 (.429) with three home runs and six runs batted in. [69] The Yankees would then lose the ALCS to the eventual World Series champion Red Sox after leading the series three games to none. She met Alex for the first time at a gym in Miami in 1996. With Alex Rodriguez, though, you look for the positives, even at a time like this. Alex is the chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp of Presidente beer and co-owner of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Minnesota Timberwolves. She had to work as a secretary at the immigration office by day and waitress at night. [234] In 2008, Alex Rodriguez founded Newport Property Construction, a real estate development firm. [204], Rodriguez answered many of the criticisms of his postseason performance by performing exceptionally well in the 2009 postseason, where he posted a .365 batting average and hit six home-runs in 52 at-bats during the Yankees' 15 post-season games. . The Yankees went on to win the game, 105. He has a net price of $400 million as of 2021. He established Rangers club records for homers, runs, total bases, and hit by pitches, had the second-most extra-base hits, and the fourth-highest RBI total. [91] He contacted them directly, bypassing Boras (Boras also apologized for the timing of the announcement). Rodriguez was again an All-Star in 2006. In the top of the seventh, he hit his second, a two-run shot to dead center. He also admitted using banned performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003 and was consequently suspended for the entire 2014 season.[6][7]. Now, its time to reveal some facts about the athletes closest people, who always support and inspire him. Canseco said his new book would have "other stuff" on Rodriguez, and called him a hypocrite. Rodrguez is also the career record holder for grand slams with 25. "[169] Rodriguez ended the season playing 65 games with a .200 batting average, nine home runs and 31 RBIs. Alexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez was born on July 27, 1975 in Manhattan, New York City, New York and raised in Miami, Florida to Lourdes Nelly Navarro & Victor Rodrguez Castillo. [27] On July 8, 1994, Rodriguez debuted in the major leagues as a starting shortstop,[28] just the third 18-year-old major league shortstop since 1900. Rodriguez had rather tough relationships with his dad and they rarely communicated. [277] Rodriguez remains an ardent University of Miami fan. Rodriguez followed the previous year with a major league-best 57 home runs, 142 RBIs and 389 total bases in 2002,[28] becoming the first player to lead the majors in all three categories since 1984. Rodriguez came clean to the feds in exchange for limited immunity he can't be prosecuted for what he said. [80] He became the third player to hit at least 100 home runs for three teams, following Reggie Jackson and Darrell Evans. Ramon Rodriguez was an executive with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners (19942000), Texas Rangers (20012003), and New York Yankees (20042016). [208][215] He has since spoken at schools about the dangers of steroids. In September 2008, they got divorced after Rodriguezs extramarital affairs and marital misconduct. The couple's relationship graced headlines since their red carpet debut at the Met Gala in May 2017, as much as it graced headlines when they called things off in April 2021. [280], Rodriguez is a Miami-Dade Boys & Girls Clubs Board Member. Alex Rodriguez was reinstated at the end of the 2014 season after serving a suspension. [245], In 2019, the company invested in the co-living startup Bungalow, Acorns, and Sonder Corp.[246] That same year, Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez partnered with telehealth company Hims and Hers to provide affordable healthcare. He also led the league in fewest at-bats per home run (12.9) and became the youngest player to hit 300 homers. [148] On May 27, Rodriguez set an AL record for the most career RBI, passing Lou Gehrig, also moving him into third on the all-time list. Former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and his ex-brother-in-law were joint owners of a Miami-area real estate venture that reportedly owned and operated 5,000 units that were worth $1 billion. [228] In March 2014, multiple sources reported that Rodriguez was refusing to pay the balance of his legal fees for his defense, which amounted to over $3million. Getty Images. The one who played for the Yankees all those years, the one who's been linked to singer Jennifer Lopez. However, Rodriguez denied through a representative that he ever participated in illegal poker games. They . [271], In his free time, Rodriguez enjoys golf, as well as collecting art. [226] Although MLB Commissioner Bud Selig had the option of using his best-interests-of-baseball powers to remove Rodriguez from the field immediately, he chose to suspend Rodriguez under the drug agreement and not the CBA, allowing Rodriguez to continue playing while the appeal was underway. On June 23, Rodriguez became the eighth active player to reach 8,000 career at-bats in the seventh inning of the Yankees and Braves game. [223] In its official statement, MLB said that the suspension was based on Rodriguez's "use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited performance-enhancing substances, including Testosterone and human Growth Hormone, over the course of multiple years" and "for attempting to cover-up his violations of the Program by engaging in a course of conduct intended to obstruct and frustrate the Office of the Commissioner's investigation. [140][141][142] Girardi planned to play Rodriguez at first base during spring training to assess whether he could be played there, a first for his career. Alex Rodriguez and gal pal Kathryne Padgett enjoyed the celebrations in Cooperstown over the weekend. Online magazine about celebrities' height, weight and body measurements. In 2005, Rodriguez hit .321, leading the American League with 124 runs and 48 home runs while driving in 130 runs. [113] On August 14, Rodriguez hit three home runs in a game against the Kansas City Royals. [citation needed] During the 1995 season, Rodriguez played in 48 games, batting .232 with five home runs, 19 RBI, and four stolen bases. Since then, they keep in touch, though they arent very close. However, as of 2011[update], they have grown close again. Undoubtedly Alex Rodriguez is a great dad, but the reason behind it has a sad story. for P.E.D. [221] For much of the summer of 2013, it had been expected that Rodriguez would be suspended for his role in the scandal. So, here are Alex Rodriguezs family members. The baby-faced basher debuted a year later, only 18 years old, a genuine baseball prodigy. [131] Rodriguez continued to feud with the Yankees front office following his return, as his lawyers accused the team, and specifically Christopher S. Ahmad, of mishandling his hip injury in several ways; Rodriguez's legal team contended that the team withheld the injury from him and continued to play him in 2012, despite his condition. In 1993, Rodriguez became the first high school player to try out for the United States national baseball team. [99], The 2003 test results were supposed to remain anonymous and the samples destroyed. He helped the Yankees win the 2009 World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies, which was Rodriguez's only championship title. [173] Rodriguez joined ESPN in 2018 as a Sunday Night Baseball analyst, alongside Matt Vasgersian and Buster Olney. [212] 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. Alex Rodriguez will still have to face a $50 Million racketeering and embezzlement lawsuit from his former brother-in-law and real estate partner, Constantine Scurtis, which his legal team has . Rodriguez was 12 with 2 walks and two runs scored in Game 6, as the Yankees went on to defeat the Phillies 73 for their 27th World Series Championship, the first of Rodriguez's career. Rodriguez was also named the shortstop on the Major League Baseball Latino Legends Team in 2005. In 1996, he became the Mariners' starting shortstop, won the major league batting title, and finished second in voting for the AL MVP Award. Alex Rodriguez got engaged into baseball being a little boy and at 18, he became the top prospect in the United States. EliotPress / MEGA A-Rod and J.Lo called off their engagement after "Southern Charm" star Madison LeCroy claimed she had. Despite a 24 performance with three RBI in Game 5, the Yankees lost 86 to force the Series to return to the Bronx for Game 6. [283] In 2017, Rodriguez and A-Rod Corp donated $500,000 to the University of Miami School of Business Administration. The former brother-in-law of former MLB star and current baseball analyst Alex Rodriguez is demanding millions of dollars in back pay from the ex-slugger in a civil suit filed to Miami civil. [70], On April 26, Rodriguez hit three home runs off Angels' pitcher Bartolo Coln and drove in 10 runs. "[211], Although testosterone is available by prescription for some uses, Primobolan has no approved prescription use. [162] However, for much of the season, Rodriguez notably struggled to adequately produce, enduring prolonged slumps as his role dwindled from everyday designated hitter to pinch hitter. He was a FOX Sports and ESPN analyst and starred in many advertisements. All seven are members of baseball's Hall of Fame. January 12, 2021 1:31am Updated Alex Rodriguez in West Hollywood, Calif. HEDO / BACKGRID An amended complaint added to a lawsuit filed against Alex Rodriguez by his former brother-in-law. [123] Around the same time, Rodriguez announced on Twitter that his doctor had medically cleared him to play in games. 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. [211], Rodriguez absolved the players' union of any blame for leaking his positive test results, saying he alone was responsible for his mistakes. [105] On June 26, Rodriguez surpassed Jackson for 11th on the all-time home run list, against the New York Mets in the Subway Series,[106] and against the Angels on July 11, Rodriguez passed Rafael Palmeiro for 10th place;[107] it was his 65th home run against Anaheim, the most by any active player against an opponent. [122], 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. The proposed suspension would include a global lock clause, which would also prevent him from playing in other known leagues, such as Nippon Professional Baseball and the Korea Baseball Championship for example, as the leagues in those nations honor any suspensions imposed by MLB. The Mariners selected Rodriguez first overall in the 1993 MLB draft, and he debuted in the major leagues the following year at the age of 18. He is a member of the University of Miami's board of trustees. [39], Rodriguez rebounded in 1998, when he set the AL record for homers by a shortstop and became just the third member of the 4040 club, (with 42 home runs and 46 stolen bases) and one of just 3 shortstops in history to hit 40 home runs in a season. In Game 4, Rodriguez drove in the go-ahead run with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Brad Lidge. Alex Rodriguez is one of the brightest baseball stars, who often gets to the lists of the greatest players of all time. Rodriguez and A-Rod Corp donated $1 million to Boy & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade in 2010, building a state-of-the-art educational center for students. During his 22-year MLB career, he earned $441.3 million while playing for several teams. [194] "It was [said] in front of him," Torre later said of the nickname. Alex always counted her tips to understand how good she was. Keeping a law degree, Susy works as a luxury realtor in Miami. The deal was worth $63million more than the second-richest baseball deal. [217] For six months of the year, Rodriguez injected himself twice monthly with "boli" (a drug name unfamiliar to experts and perhaps a slang term for Primobolan or Dianabol, although the latter steroid is taken orally). Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, much to his dismay, soon revealed that Rodriguez's doctor did not have such authority to clear him. [139], Rodriguez reported to New York Yankees' 2015 spring training camp three days early. [3][4][5] With a career .295 batting average, Rodriguez amassed over 600 home runs (696), over 2,000 runs batted in (RBI), over 2,000 runs scored, over 3,000 hits, and over 300 stolen bases, the only player in MLB history to achieve all of those feats. [2], Rodriguez began his professional baseball career as one of the sport's most highly touted prospects, and is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. [24], The Seattle Mariners selected Rodriguez with the first overall selection of the 1993 Major League Baseball draft. He comes. I did take a banned substance. ", "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? [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. Rodriguez opted to undergo an arthroscopic procedure with a recovery period of six to nine weeks, instead of the usual three to four months. According to a report from the New York Post's Joe Tacopino, Constantine Scurtis. His family first migrated to the Dominican Republic when he was a child, then to Miami, Florida. In the 2004 ALDS, Rodriguez was a dominant hitter against the Minnesota Twins, batting .421 and slugging .737 while delivering two key extra-inning hits. He is an officer of the US Air Force. "[98] No Major League player, Glanville wrote, would have participated in the 2003 survey if he had thought the results had even a chance of becoming public. [285] In April 2020, Rodriguez and Lopez donated 20,000 prepared Tiller & Hatch meals to help hospitality workers in the Miami area who had lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. And I wanted to prove to everyone that I was worth being one of the greatest players of all time. Gary Barber/ALLSPORT/Getty Images Yes, Rodriguez secured the biggest baseball contract in history when he moved to the Rangers after being a free agent. 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). 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. He was the only player to do so; the others accepted season-ending 50-game suspensions without appeal. [227], A lengthy arbitration process followed, but the suspension was upheld on January 11, 2014. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. [261][262] Rodriguez responded in court documents that the marriage was "irretrievably broken" but requested that allegations of his "extramarital affairs" be stricken from court records. [84], 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). Being A-Rod should not change that fact. [83] As of 2023, Rodriguez is the most recent player to have recorded at least 150 RBIs in one season. [79] On July 12, Rodriguez hit his 150th career home run in a Yankees uniform. On August 26, Rodriguez hit his first home run since coming off the disabled list, a solo shot off Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter. [92] On November 15, 2007, the New York Yankees and Rodriguez agreed on the "basic framework" of a 10-year, $275million contract that would have him playing until he was 42. His 43.9 Power-speed number was, through at least 2008, the highest single season Power/Speed Number ever. [29] He was also the first 18-year-old major league player in 10 years, and the youngest position player in Seattle history. In the ALCS, Rodriguez hit his third game-tying home run of the postseason in Game 2 in the bottom of the 11th against Angels closer Brian Fuentes. [248], Rodriguez became the new chairman of Presidente, a Dominican beer company owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev in January 2020. In July, he had two extra base hits, including his 696th career home run. And Alex Rodriguez was a guest on the second . Later, he espoused Lourdes Navarro but they got divorced when Alex was 9. He was also a 14-time All-Star, winning three American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, and two Gold Glove Awards. Yes, that Alex Rodriguez. [74] Rodriguez also reduced his high leg kick at the plate, increasing his bat speed, making him less-apt to strike out and a more dangerous hitter. [277] The new facility was renamed "Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field". Retired Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez is being accused of some shady moves by his former brother-in-law. [136] For the 2013 season, Rodriguez played in only 44 games batting .244 with seven home runs and 19 RBI. His 52 homers made him the sixth youngest to ever reach 50 homers and were the highest total ever by a shortstop, surpassing Ernie Banks' record of 47 in 1958, and also the most ever for an infielder other than a first baseman, breaking Phillies 3B Mike Schmidt's mark of 48 in 1980. "It was very loose. 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