Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).
He played seven seasons with Seattle Mariners, three seasons with the Texas Rangers and twelve seasons with the New York Yankees. Rodriguez began his professional career as one of the sport's most highly touted prospects, and is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Jennifer Lopez and her fiancé, Alex Rodriguez, honored New York City graduates with an inspiring message for the class of 2020.
The couple — who are both New York natives — teamed up with Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A.
Carranza to deliver a keynote speech in a virtual graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 30.Rodriguez, 44, recalled the importance of working together as a team when he won a World Series championship with the New York Yankees.“The point is that when you looked at our team, it was a melting pot,” he explained. “We loved each other, we accepted each other, and we bonded with each other.
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