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Alex Rodriguez Biography

Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is a former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees. Rodriguez was one of the sport's most highly touted prospects and is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Rodriguez amassed a .295 batting average, 696 home runs, over 2,000 runs batted in (RBI), over 2,000 runs scored, and over 3,000 hits. He is a 14-time All-Star and won three American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, ten Silver Slugger Awards, and two Gold Glove Awards. Rodríguez is the career record holder for grand slams with 25. He signed two of the most lucrative sports contracts in history, but his career was highly controversial. He incurred criticism from the media for his behavior and use of performance-enhancing drugs.

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There is a difference between image and reputation. Image is nice. Reputation is developed over an entire career. Reputation is what I'm searching for.

Careers, Difference, Differences, Nice, Reputation, Searching

I've never felt overmatched on the baseball field. I've always been in a very strong, dominant position. And I felt that if I did my work as I've done since I was, you know, a rookie back in Seattle, I didn't have a problem competing at any level. So, no.

Baseball, Dominant, Done, Level, Position, Strong

Well, Milwaukee is a special place to me. It's where I started my career playing in Appleton. Getting cheered on the road is something I haven't been use to.

Careers, Cheered, Road, Special, Use

I want to build a positive image that will last my career.

Build, Career, Careers, Lasts, Positive, Want

When you think small and up the middle, good things happen.

Good, Good Things, Middle, Things, Think, Thinking

Baseball has a funny way to tap you on the shoulder when you least expect it and tells you it's the end.

Baseball, Ends, Shoulder, Tells, Way

I guess anytime you are mentioned with Hank Aaron, it is the ultimate compliment, not only as a hitter, but obviously, the great ballplayer that he was.

Ballplayer, Compliment, Hank, Obviously, Ultimate

I think it's just getting comfortable in New York City, comfortable in your own skin.

Cities, City, New York, Skin, Think, Thinking

I have incredible motivation to go out and improve every day.

Day, Improve, Incredible, Incredibles, Motivation

I do my best hitting when I'm walking. That means I'm relaxed and my pitch recognition is a lot better.

Hitting, Mean, Recognition, Relaxed, Walking

I want to be known as a good major-leaguer, and good major-leaguers work to become good.

Become, Good, Known, Majors, Want

Not one day goes by when I don't remind myself of how grateful I am for those who came before me over the last 25 years. When I see players like Mike Schmidt and Johnny Bench, I thank them.

Came, Grateful, Johnny, Player, Years

No player should have to go through what I have been dealing with, and I am exhausting all options to ensure not only that I get justice, but that players' contracts and rights are protected through the next round of bargaining.

Dealing, Player, Rights, Round, Should Have

If my life depended on it - if my daughter's life depended on it - I'd want Mariano Rivera closing. Wouldn't you?

Closing, Daughter, Depended, Life, Rivera, Want

Anyone can forget about talent, but if you're a good person, your name will be remembered a long time.

Good, Long, Names, Person, Talent, Time

I've done a lot of special things in this game, and for none of that to be considered clutch, it's an injustice.

Considered, Done, Game, Games, Special

Winners live in the present tense. People who come up short are consumed with future or past. I want to be living in the now.

Sports, Winning, Past, Present, People, Living

Back then it was a different culture. It was very loose. I was young. I was stupid.

Back, Culture, Different, Loose, Stupid

I'm focussing on what I haven't attained, not what I have. A lot has come to me early. I don't want to get consumed with that. Winners live in the present tense. People who come up short are consumed with future or past. I want to be living in the now. My goal is to play one full game in the now, but I haven't even gotten past the first inning yet. I start thinking about where my mom is or if my dogs have been fed. The average human has 2,000 thoughts a day. The really accomplished have 1,500 because you can focus longer. I need to learn how to focus longer.

2000, Come, Dog, Gotten, Learning, Mom

Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance.

Chance, Sports, Success, Sweat, Work

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