Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez

nickname

A-Rod, Pay Rod, E-Rod, A-Fraud

Sun sign

Lion

Place of birth

New York City, New York, United States

Residence

Rodriguez maintains his permanent base at his contemporary-style home in Coral Gables, Florida.

nationality

training

Alex Rodriguez graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. After completing his freshman year, he moved to Westminster Christian School .

After graduating from high school, Alex had signed a letter of intent to join the University of Miami . They wanted him to play college baseball with them, too. However, he decided against college baseball and decided to pursue his MLB professional career.

occupation

Former professional baseball player

family

• Vater – Victor Rodriguez
• Mutter – Lourdes Rodriguez
• Siblings – Joseph Rodriguez (maternal half-brother), Victor M. Rodriguez (paternal half-brother), Suzy Rodriguez (maternal half-sister)

Manager

Alex Rodriguez is represented by Dan Lozano.

He was previously represented by noted baseball agent Scott Boras.

Position

Shortstop, third baseman

Shirt Number

3 – Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers

13 – New York Yankees

Build

Average

Height

187 cm (6 ft 1½ in)

weight

104 kg or 229 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Alex Rodriguez has dated

1. Bethenny Frankel – Alex has reportedly dated TV personality Bethenny Frankel in the past. Their connection was confirmed by Frankel herself during her appearance on a talk show, Watch What Happens, during which she revealed they had gone out for a few dates.
2. Cynthia Scurtis(2002-2008) – Alex started dating Cynthia Scurtis, a psychology graduate who first met at a Miami gym. They finally married in 2002. She gave birth to a girl, Natasha Alexandra, in November 2004. From the start, their relationship was plagued by rumors of Alex’s extramarital affairs. They reportedly split in 2007 as she was fed up with his wrong ways. However, they got back together. In April 2008, she gave birth to her daughter Ella Alexander in Miami. However, their marriage didn’t last long until they filed for divorce in July 2008. In her divorce papers, she cited his constant extramarital affairs and misconduct. Rodriguez responded by asking the court to Eliminate allegations of extramarital affairs from court documents. As part of the divorce, he gave her their $12 million mansion.
3. Joslyn Morse (2007) – In 2007 he teamed up with Toronto stripper Joslyn Morse while he was in town with his team for the MLB match. He ate dinner with her, went to the strip club before taking her to his room at the hotel where his team was staying.
4. Madonna (2008) – In the final months of his marriage, Cynthia was rumored to be having an affair with singer and pop icon Madonna. They had seen a holiday in Mexico City over the weekend. It has been claimed that it was her business that ended Cynthia’s patience with his antics. However, Madonna released a public statement stressing that she was not romantically involved with the legendary baseball player.
5. Kate Hudson (2009) – A-Rod dated actress Kate Hudson in the summer of 2009. However, their relationship didn’t manage to lag into the following year. Some reports claimed Kate was upset that he was still in touch and speaking to his former girlfriend Madonna on a regular basis. Other tabloids claimed Rodriguez wasn’t impressed with her attention as she sought out antics. She wanted to be the center of attention at the Yankees games.
6. Cameron Diaz (2010-2011) – Rumors of Alex dating actress and model Cameron Diaz first began circulating in the spring of 2010. Their relationship was finally confirmed in July 2010. The most memorable moment of their relationship was Super Bowl XLV when she was spotted on camera feeding him popcorn. In June 2011, it was reported that Alex had dumped her. Cameron was hurt and betrayed while trying to please him. She felt like she had gone overboard.
7. Torrie Wilson (2011-2015) – Rodriguez began dating WWE Diva Torrie Wilson towards the end of 2011. They made their relationship public by going on a double date with Cindy Crawford and husband Rande Gerber at the Lakers game. They have been spotted kissing a couple of times. A few days earlier, they had gone on vacation to Cabo with Cindy, Randy, George Clooney and WWE sidekick Stacy Keibler. Their relationship ended after three years in February 2015. Wilson was frustrated that he wasn’t ready to settle down. She also wasn’t impressed that he was in a close relationship with his former wife Cynthia.
8. Demi Moore (2012) – Actress and model Demi Moore was liked by Rodriguez in July 2012 after having dinner with him and two others. Later that year, she was also spotted at a party being held at his home. She was reportedly thrown up at the party and had urged then-boyfriend Vito Schnabel to dump her.
9. Anne Wojcicki (2016-2017) – Pictures of Rodriguez hanging Anne Wojcicki, a biologist and billionaire entrepreneur, first emerged with his new flame in March 2016. In February 2017, it was revealed that they had split with some sources, claiming to have ended the relationship some time ago. It has been claimed that since they have nothing in common, it is difficult for them to maintain their relationship. In November 2017, Anne’s mother claimed that A-Rod wasn’t smart enough for her daughter.
10. Jennifer Lopez (2017-Present) – The Rodriguez reports from singer and actress Jennifer Lopez began filtering in February 2017. Due to his reputation as a womanizer, she was very cautious about their relationship. He confirmed their relationship during his appearance on the morning talk show, The View. They made their first red carpet appearance as a couple in May 2017 at the MET Gala. Since then, they have met the Rodriguez children, who were very comfortable around their twins, Emme and Max. She also seems to be on good terms with his daughters Natasha and Ella.

race/ethnicity

multiracial

On his parents’ side, he has Dominican ancestry.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

hazel

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Hair cut short
• Hazel eyes

brand promotion

Alex Rodriguez can be seen in the following TV spots:

• Armor Hot Dog
• radio room
• SpeedStick 24/7 Antitranspirant
• Pepsi Cola
• Guitar Hero World Tour
• Nike

It was also featured in print advertisements for SpeedStick 24/7 Anti-Perspirant.

Religion

His religious views are not known.

Known for

• His highly successful and legendary Major League Baseball career spanned 22 seasons. He stood up for high-profile teams like the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners .
• Taken multiple performance-enhancing drugs.
• After working as a broadcaster at Fox Sports 1.

First MLB match

Rodriguez made his professional baseball debut in 1994 when he played for the FC Barcelona Appleton Foxes in the Class A Midwest League.

first movie

To date, he has not appeared in any movies.

First TV show

In 1996, Alex Rodriguez made his first TV show appearance on the popular comedy talk show, Late Show With David Letterman .

Personal trainer

Alex Rodriguez stays fit at the TruFusion gym. He was so impressed with the gym that he has even become a major investor in the gym chain. He’s especially a big fan of their Tru Barefoot Bootcamp.

The training focuses on mobility, resilience and endurance and is a mix of yoga and Pilates with some movement exercises and kettlebell exercises. Also, training is carried out in a special room where the temperature reaches a heat index of 120 degrees.

Alex Rodriguez favorite things

• Baseball Players – Dale Murphy, Keith Hernandez and Cal Ripken Jr.
• MLB-Team – New York Mets

Alex Rodriguez Facts

1. When he was 4 years old, his family moved back to the Dominican Republic. About 4 years later they returned to the US and settled in Miami.
2. In 1999, he was included in People Magazine’s list of the 50 Most Beautiful People.
3. He is the first player in MLB history to win 25 grand slams in MLB professional career.
4. While in high school, he also played quarterback on the school football team.
5. During his high school years, he was named Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year. He was also named US Junior Baseball Player of the Year.
6. In 1993, he made history by being the first high school player to be invited to tryout with the US baseball team.
7. In 1993, he was selected by the Seattle Mariners as the first overall pick in the MLB draft. His contract with Mariners was worth $1.3 million and he also received a $1 million deposit bonus.
8. In 2000, Alex became the first MLB player to sign a contract worth more than $250 million. He was signed by Texas Rangers on a 10-year deal worth $252 million.
9. When he moved to the New York Yankees, he couldn’t wear his favorite three-number jersey because the MLB team had abandoned the number three in honor of the legendary Babe Ruth.
10. In 2007, he signed another deal worth over $250 million when the New York Yankees decided to tie him down with a 10-year, $275 million contract. The contract also offered him millions in incentives for passing milestones.
11. In February 2009, Rodriguez tested positive for the anabolic steroid Primobolan and testosterone. Alex eventually accepted that he had been on steroids from 2001-2003.
12. In 2009, an MRI revealed he had a cyst on his right hip. When he went for a medical procedure to drain the cyst, it was discovered that he had a torn labrum in the same hip that was repaired with an arthroscopic procedure.
13. In 2003, he decided to donate $3.9 million to the University of Miami for the ballpark’s renovation. The later developed facility was called Alex Rodriguez Park in the Mark Light Field.
14. Although he never attended the University of Miami, he was presented with the 2007 Edward T. Foote II Alumnus of Distinction Award as an honorary alumnus.
15. He has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the University of Miami.
16. In August 2007, Alex became the youngest player in MLB history to hit 500 home runs. He was also the youngest player to hit 600 home runs in August 2010.
17. In his spare time, he enjoys buying and collecting art.
18. He was the owner of a Mercedes-Benz dealership founded in League City, Texas.
19. He has invested in NRG eSports, a California-based eSports organization.
20. In August 2013, he was suspended from MLB for 211 games for his involvement in the Biogenesis baseball scandal. The suspension was eventually reduced to 162 games.
21. When he agreed a trade between Texan Rangers and New York Yankees, the Rangers had to pay him $67 million of the $179 million in his lucrative contract.
22. He is the first Hispanic player to hit 696 home runs. He is also the first New York-born player to reach that mark.
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