New York Yankee A-Rod
July 22nd, 2009 | 
Author: Name: A-Rod
Born As: Alexander Emanuel Rodriguez
Birthdate/ place: July 27, 1975 in New York City
Claim to Fame: Third Baseman for the New York Yankees
A-Rod began his professional baseball career as a shortstop with the “Seattle Mariners” in 1994. Just under the age of 19 he was only the third 18-year-old Major League shortstop since 1900. A-Rod signed with the Texas Rangers in 2000 with a 10-year contract at $252 million. He became a power hitter in his first season with the Rangers with 52 home runs, 133 runs scored and 393 total bases.
A-Rod joined the New York Yankees in 2004 and remains with the team at present. He hit his 500th home run in August of 2007 making him the youngest player, at age 32, to achieve this goal. Among his many awards and accomplishments are: 3-time American League MVP and 5-time AL Home Run Title. Rodriguez is considered one of the best all-around baseball players of all time.
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