Alex Rodriguez

A-Rod: MLB legend, businessman, and youngest to debut at 18.

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Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman and current businessman. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners (1994–2000), Texas Rangers (2001–2003), and New York Yankees (2004–2013, 2015–2016). Rodriguez is the chairman and chief executive officer of A-Rod Corp as well as the chairman of Presidente beer. He owns a controlling interest in the National Basketball Association's Minnesota Timberwolves with Marc Lore. 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.

Quick Facts

Position: Shortstop; Third baseman
Bats: Right
Born: 27 July 1975
Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
Debut league: MLB
Debut date: July 8
Debut year: 1994
Debut team: Seattle Mariners

Lore & Background

Rodriguez debuted in the major leagues on July 8, 1994, at age 18, just the third 18-year-old major league shortstop since 1900. He remains the last 18-year-old to play in an MLB game. He turned 19 later that month on July 27.