Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. [138] Rodriguez hired New York criminal defense lawyer Joe Tacopina. 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. In 1996, he became the Mariners' starting shortstop, won the major league batting title, and finished second in voting for the AL MVP Award. [251], In July 2020, it was reported that Rodriguez and Lopez were leading a group of investors bidding on the New York Mets, and had moved to the second stage of the bidding process. WebAlexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed " A-Rod ", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. [101] Although the procedure should have allowed him to make it through the season without any complications, he required a second, more extensive surgery in the off-season. [155], In his first 95 games of the season, Rodriguez hit 24 homers and produced an OPS of .930. After his divorce, Rodriguez began dating actress Cameron Diaz. [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. The details around Lopezs first marriage arent very clear. In Game 2, he hit an RBI single in the sixth, and hit a game-tying homer off closer Joe Nathan in the bottom of the ninth inning. [241], Rodriguez invested in NRG Esports alongside Shaquille O'Neal and Jimmy Rollins in 2016. [86], After the season, Rodriguez was named the AL MVP for the third time in his career, receiving 26 first-place votes out of a possible 28. [citation needed] As of 2021, he is the most recent player to appear in an MLB game at the age of 18. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez both had a series of high-profile relationships before they found love with each other. The 10-year, $252million contract he signed was the richest in baseball history at the time. [29], The following year, Rodriguez took over as the Mariners' regular shortstop and led the American League (AL) with a .358 batting average, the highest for an AL right-handed batter since Joe DiMaggio hit .381 in 1939 and the third-highest ever for a shortstop. He won the Babe Ruth Home Run Award for leading MLB in homers that season. [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. On September 29, he hit his 30th home run of the season, recording his major league record 13th straight year of at least 30 home runs and 100 RBIs, breaking a tie with Jimmie Foxx, who had 12 seasons. [185] He appeared in the 2020 Superbowl Hard Rock ad which also featured Jennifer Lopez. [22][23], Rodriguez signed a letter of intent to play baseball for University of Miami and was also recruited by U of M to play quarterback for its football team. He was married to a psychology graduate Cynthia Scurtis in 2002. [128] He completed his rehabilitation program with the Yankees' Double-A affiliate Trenton Thunder. [83] 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopezs unexpected breakup may have taken fans by surprise, but the former Yankee is likely to bounce back if his impressive dating history is any indication. [268], In February 2017, he began dating American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. Known for being the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Wojcicki also has two children. [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. [215] Additionally, his admission to three years of steroid use could be damaging to his image and legacy. Subsequently, Rodriguez issued a statement on his website, saying that he wished to stay with the Yankees. Alex Rodriguez got married once back in 2002 to Cynthia Scurtis. [122] The Yankees were eliminated by the Tigers in the 2012 ALCS. 28,131, This story has been shared 16,639 times. [179], Rodriguez appeared in The Captain, a 2022 miniseries about Jeter's life and career. [19] Growing up, Rodriguez's favorite baseball players were Keith Hernandez, Dale Murphy, and Cal Ripken Jr., and his favorite team was the New York Mets. He's putting it at the level of our trainers, our medical staff. However, as of 2011[update], they have grown close again. Rodriguez had repeatedly stated during the 2007 season that he would like to remain a Yankee for the rest of his career. 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His ex Jennifer Lopez is a co-investor. Rodriguez, a two-time runner up in the balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, joined outfielder Andre Dawson from the 1987 Chicago Cubs as the only players to play on last-place teams and win the award. The walk-off grand slam was the third of his career, tying the major league mark for game-ending grand slams shared by Vern Stephens and Cy Williams. [1] He is part owner of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Minnesota Timberwolves. 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. While neither Rodriguez nor the pop queen confirmed their romance, rumors swirled for months that the pair began an affair shortly before the athletes 2008 divorce. He was the only player to do so; the others accepted season-ending 50-game suspensions without appeal. In August 2013, MLB announced a 211-game suspension for Rodriguez for his involvement in the scandal. 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. The series focuses on Rodriguez mentoring athletes and entertainers who have fallen on hard times. Kay? He signed two of the most lucrative contracts in baseball. [64], Yankees third baseman Aaron Boone suffered a knee injury while playing a game of pickup basketball that sidelined him for the entire 2004 season, creating a hole at third base. The couple has two daughters together. "It has everything to do with privacy. [254], Rodriguez grew up with two half-siblings, Joe and Suzy, who were born in the Dominican Republic and are children from his mother's first marriage. I dont know. [67], During his first season with the Yankees, Rodriguez hit .286 with 36 home runs, 106 RBIs, 112 runs scored and 28 stolen bases. Rodriguez has been linked to some high-profile figures over the years, but has only married once. [120] Rodriguez was placed on the disabled list. 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[46] At the time, he was the youngest-ever player to record 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases, at 23 years and 309 days of age. However, since Rodriguez was allowed to play during the appeal process, this effectively reduced the suspension to 162 games the entirety of the 2014 regular-season schedule. "[134], During a game against the Red Sox on August 18, 2013, Rodriguez was involved in key moments against Ryan Dempster. On April 21, 2008, Cynthia gave birth to their second child, Ella Alexander,[261] in Miami, Florida. Lopez was far from the first celebrity girlfriend for the pro-athlete, whos held relationships some of entertainments biggest names. WebShortly after celebrating their two-year dating anniversary, the couple announced their engagement in March 2019. The pair split just one month after the actress confirmed their romance to Elle UK in June 2011, reportedly due to conflicting schedules. Alex Rodriguez got married once back in 2002 to Cynthia Scurtis. Before the 2004 season, Rodriguez was traded to the Yankees, for whom he converted to a third baseman to accommodate their shortstop Derek Jeter. [230][231] In July 2014, Rodriguez was in fact sued by his lawyers for $380,000 in unpaid legal fees.[232][233]. Alex Rodriguez sounds like he has no hard feelings when it comes to his split from Jennifer Lopez. This article is about the baseball player. WebAlexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed " A-Rod ", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. [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. [17] He was raised alongside his two half-siblings, Joe and Suzy, from his mother's first marriage. [205], 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. [275], As of 2011[update], Rodriguez was represented by sports agent Dan Lozano. On August 26, Rodriguez hit his first home run since coming off the disabled list, a solo shot off Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter. (Getty Images) That is, until very recently. You didnt even say, like, Hey, like, look, Im thinking of interviewing your ex-boyfriend. ', The former Real Housewives of New York star confirmed in 2017 that she and A-Rod saw each other briefly, telling Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen, I went out with him on two dates.. 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. [citation needed], The 2007 season marked the last year of Rodriguez's 10-year, $252million contract before he opted out and became a free agent again. The couple previously met at a Miami gym and tied the knot after six years of dating. [156] 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. "[170] Rodriguez ended the season playing 65 games with a .200 batting average, nine home runs and 31 RBIs. [26] He was promoted to the Jacksonville Suns of the Class AA Southern League. He was married to a psychology graduate Cynthia Scurtis in 2002. [127] Two days prior to his scheduled promotion to the major league roster, Rodriguez sustained a new injury, as an MRI later revealed a Grade 1 quad strain, delaying his return and forcing him to continue rehabilitating in the minor leagues. He eventually signed with the Texas Rangers, who had fallen to last place in their division in 2000. [29] He set a career high for walks (100) and became the only shortstop to have 100 runs, RBI, and walks in the same season. Here's a timeline of their relationship over the years. As the ball rolled away, Jeter scored all the way from first as Rodriguez took second on the play, which was initially ruled an error on Arroyo. [288], Rodriguez was included on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2022 when it was announced on November 22, 2021.[289]. [102] The Yankees had stumbled to a 1315 record in Rodriguez' absence, and his return fortified the lineup and provided much-needed protection for three-hole hitter Mark Teixeira, who was a notoriously slow starter. (Getty Images) That is, until very recently. Galea confirmed to the Associated Press that he treated Rodriguez but said he only prescribed anti-inflammatories. [269] In March 2019, they announced their engagement. [160] On May 24, the Yankees sent him on a rehab assignment to the Double-A Trenton Thunder,[161] and activated him on May 26. In 2012, Rodriguez began dating singer Madonna. When he went to have the cyst drained, it was discovered that he was also suffering from a torn labrum in the same hip. Her dating history includes Cynthia Scurtis (2002 to 2008), Bethenny Frankel (2009 to present), and [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. The star is now married to Ben Affleck, tying the knot in July 2022two decades after first becoming engaged and then spending 17 years away from each other. He finished second in the MVP balloting to fellow shortstop Miguel Tejada, whose 103-win Oakland Athletics won the same division. [272], In his free time, Rodriguez enjoys golf, as well as collecting art. Here's a timeline of their relationship over the years. It was the second time in four years that he had the surgery, although the operation was more serious than before. During the 2012 postseason, Rodriguez was removed for a pinch hitter multiple times and did not start many times. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have officially broken off their engagement after four years together. [229] 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. [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. They split in 2014 amid reports that Smart had been allegedly sexting with two transsexual models. [184] In 2020, Rodriguez was featured in a Presidente beer Super Bowl commercial. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez both had a series of high-profile relationships before they found love with each other. The singers tied the knot in 2004, before announcing their split in 2011. The answer is a bit complicated. He is a member of the University of Miami's board of trustees. Rodriguez began the 2013 season on the 60-day disabled list. [114] On August 14, Rodriguez hit three home runs in a game against the Kansas City Royals. In 2012, he founded Monument Capital Management which had acquired more than $700 million of real estate assets as of 2019. [110] However, in the first game of the 2009 ALDS against Minnesota, he hit two RBI singles both coming with two outs. [30] He was also the first 18-year-old major league player in 10 years, and the youngest position player in Seattle history. They would reunite in 2015 before breaking things off for good in 2016. [44], In 1999, Rodriguez had a .310 average, 42 home runs, and 111 RBIs,[29] despite missing over 30 games with an injury and playing the second half of the season at Safeco Field,[45] a considerably less hitter-friendly ballpark than the Kingdome. Sitemap, Your California Privacy Rights Jeter was sent back to first base, and his run was nullified. [287] He is also a member of the Paley Center for Media's board of trustees. The couple had two daughters before splitting up in 2008. Dating back to Game 4 of the 2004 AL Championship Series, Rodriguez had batted with 38 runners on base over a span of 61 postseason at-bats. [119] In a road loss versus the Seattle Mariners on July 24, 2012, Rodriguez took a hit to the hand during an eighth-inning at bat versus Seattle starting pitcher Flix Hernndez. [209] Although he "certainly felt more energy", Rodriguez said it would be "hard to say" whether it gave him a competitive edge. The information had been part of a government-sealed report detailing 104 major league players (out of 1200 players tested)[99] who tested positive for performance enhancers during a 2003 drug survey. [21], At the end of Alex's freshman year at Christopher Columbus High School in He played at a high level in his three years with Texas, highlighted by his first AL MVP Award win in 2003, but the team failed to make the playoffs during his tenure. The star is now married to Ben Affleck, tying the knot in July 2022two decades after first becoming engaged and then spending 17 years away from each other. Rodrguez is also the career record holder for grand slams with 25. Rodriguez has been linked to some high-profile figures over the years, but has only married once. [83] 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. In March 2016, Alex Rodriguez started dating 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki. They would reunite in 2015 before breaking things off for good in 2016. Thanks for contacting us. [183], In 2019, Rodriguez was featured in a Planters Super Bowl commercial, where he is watching the game and about to snack on some kale chips but Mr. Peanut drives in to stop him from eating kale and instead snack on some Peanuts. He led the AL in home runs (54), RBIs (156), slugging percentage (.645), OPS (1.067), total bases (376), and times on base (299), and was second in hit by pitch (21), extra-base hits (85), and at bats per home run (10.8), fourth in on-base percentage (.422) and sacrifice flies (9), seventh in walks (95) and plate appearances (708), eighth in intentional walks (11), and ninth in games (158). 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