Alex Rodriguez

Baseball player, 3-time MVP

Alex Rodriguez - Baseball player, 3-time MVP
Born

July 27th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in Major League Baseball, this athlete played primarily as a shortstop and third baseman. Careers spanned from 1994 to 2016, representing teams such as the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees. Achieved considerable success, with key moments including winning the 2009 World Series with the Yankees. Earned three Most Valuable Player awards during a stellar career.

Played for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees

Won three American League MVP awards

Won the 2009 World Series with the New York Yankees

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