Trivia

Moved back with his parents to their native Dominican Republic when Rodríguez was 4, then moved to Miami, Florida 4 years later. There, Alex's father announced he had to go to New York for a short time; he never returned. Rodríguez has said in interviews he can forgive him for abandoning the family, but that he will never forget.

Led the American League in Home Runs in 2001 with 53, his first season with Texas, and the most in a season by a shortstop

in 1998, became the 3rd member of Baseballs 40-40 club (40 home runs and steals in the same season

Played for the Seattle Mariners from 1994-2000, helping the Mariners to 3 Playoff appearances

Drafted first overall by the Seattle Mariners in 1993

Spoke at schools about the dangers of steroids. He himself used steroids.

Wrote two children's books.

Married longtime girlfriend Cynthia Scurtis in a small ceremony in Dallas, followed by a reception at his 7,500-square-foot mansion. Among the guests were Cal Ripken, Rodríguez's boyhood idol. (2 November 2002)

Became the youngest (27 years, 249 days) player to hit 300 home runs, breaking the record set by Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx (27 years, 328 days) [2 April 2003]

Has 2 daughters: Natasha Rodriguez (b. November 18, 2004) & Ella Rodriguez (b. April 19, 2008) with ex-wife, Cynthia Scurtis.

Attended Westminster Christian School, a prestigious private school known for their athletics and fine arts programs, for high school.

Opted out of his final three year contract with the New York Yankees to become a free agent (October 2007).

Agreed to a 10 year $275 million contract with the New York Yankees. (November 2007). Became highest paid player in baseball history.

World Series champion with NY Yankees 2009.

Is youngest player ever to hit 500 home runs on August 4, 2007 and youngest to hit 600 home runs on August 4, 2010.

(February 16) Commissioner Bud Selig approves the deal to send Rodríguez to the New York Yankees for Alfonso Soriano and a player to be named. The Texas Rangers will pay $67 million of the $179 million left on his $252 million contract. The Yankees will pay $112 million plus $4 million after his contract expires in 2011. The $36 million in deferred salary owed by Texas will be converted to an assignment bonus, guaranteeing it against a strike or lockout. Rodríguez will play third base while Derek Jeter stays at shortstop. A December 2003 deal with the Boston Red Sox fell apart when the MLB Players Association blocked Boston's attempt to restructure Rodríguez's contract. In January, he was named captain of the Texas Rangers. (2004)

Engaged to Jennifer Lopez from March 9, 2019 to April 15, 2021.

1996 American League Batting Champ

Has three half-siblings, Victor, Joe and Suzy. Alex is youngest of them.

Texas Rangers All-Time Slugging Percentage Leader (.615).

Made major league debut on 8 July 1994.

Went 0-for-4 in Game Seven of the 2004 ALCS, in which the Boston Red Sox became the first time ever to win a pennant after being down 3 games-to-none. Given his enormous salary and perks, and the highly publicized trade that brought him to the New York Yankees (with a $184 million players payroll in 2004, the highest in all of sports) in the offseason, he has been roundly criticized in the Big Apple for his poor performance.

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year to be $29 million.

Close friend with Derek Jeter.

Became the new 3rd baseman for the New York Yankees Wearing the number 13 (February 2004)

Gave ex-wife Cynthia their $12 million mansion as part of their divorce settlement.

14-time All Star.

Friends with Kobe Bryant.

Was a high school baseball teammate of Doug Mientkiewicz.

Dated Cameron Diaz from May 2010 to October 2011.

Traded by the Texas Rangers to the New York Yankees for Alfonso Soriano and a player to be named later. Prior to the trade, he agreed to switch positions from shortstop to third base. (February 2004)

Made season debut hours after Major League Baseball announced that it has suspended Rodríguez and 12 other players due to their roles in anti-aging clinic Biogenesis's doping scandal. Rodríguez is appealing his suspension, a total of 211 games. If he loses his appeal, the earliest Rodríguez will be allowed to play in a major league game is April 6, 2015. [August 5, 2013].

Signed a 250 million dollar contract to play shortstop for the Texas Rangers in 2000.

Alex was named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People on 1999.