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
Three weeks ago, everyone said it would be an exhibition. Now that we've lost, it's a World Series. Any time you put on a USA uniform in any sport, there are ramifications. This is a big disappointment.
We know he's got a very fine arm, and he throws 96-97 and throws all his body at you. I took some good swings, he challenged me, and you tip your cap.
Last time I was here, things went really bad, not only for me, but for my team. And I look at it as an opportunity to start a new year, a new chapter. And ironically enough, I come up with a game-winning hit in this situation, where last year, I was the biggest goat, and today I get to be a hero. There's ... a lesson to be learned, I guess.
He's incredible. I was telling (Derek) Jeter on the bench what a great hitter he is, even on one leg.
He threw me a 2-0 slider and I hit it pretty hard, straight into the ground. I thought it had a chance, but he was playing me to pull. Those are the things. When you have so many different opportunities and don't get the big hit . . .
It gave us a little fire in our bellies to get going a little bit.
I live off my scholarship refunds. Because of my erratic schedule, I can't work but my scholarship money helps with my expenses.
It hurts to think about where we would be without these guys. They've been a godsend.
There's no question it was a momentum changer.
He is the one special player right now, like Barry Bonds , who can change the game around simply with his batting.
I want to get on a roll here. Each day, it's getting more comfortable.
I think when we saw that window of opportunity on the double play, we felt we had a chance.
I like what I've seen. He's hungry to keep learning. This is a big year for him. He's got all the tools necessary to be very successful.
He's been doing it all summer. He reminds you of a David Cone, a seasoned veteran who has been through these wars many times.