Childhood and Education Journey of Alex Rodriguez in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Alex Rodriguez. From birth to education, explore key events.
Alex Rodriguez, nicknamed "A-Rod," is a former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman who played 22 seasons in MLB for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees. He is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Currently, Rodriguez is a businessman, serving as chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp and chairman of Presidente beer. He also owns a controlling interest in the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves.
6 hours ago : Alex Rodriguez advised Patrick Mahomes on sports, revealing his preference for baseball.
Alex Rodriguez disclosed that he advised Patrick Mahomes toward baseball over football, citing financial benefits. Mahomes fortunately disregarded it and reached NFL stardom, making Rodriguez glad the NFL star ignored him.
1960: Birth of Half-Brother Victor M. Rodriguez
In 1960, Alex Rodriguez's half-brother, Victor M. Rodriguez, was born to Alex's father, Victor Sr., and his then-wife, Pouppe Martinez.
July 27, 1975: Birth of Alex Rodriguez
On July 27, 1975, Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez, nicknamed "A-Rod", was born. He is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman and current businessman.
1975: Born in Manhattan
In 1975, Alex Rodriguez was born in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.
1979: Family moved to the Dominican Republic
In 1979, when he was four years old, Alex Rodriguez's family moved to the Dominican Republic.
1993: Reconnection with his father after MLB Draft
In 1993, Alex Rodriguez next heard from his father, Victor, on the day of the MLB draft.
2000: Reunion with his father
In 2000, Alex Rodriguez met his father, Victor, again after his father left the family when Alex was nine years old.
2002: Marriage to Cynthia Scurtis
In 2002, Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis, a psychology graduate he had met at a gym in Miami.
2003: Reunion with half-brother, Victor Jr.
In 2003, Alex Rodriguez reconnected with his half-brother, Victor Jr., at a Texas Rangers game after being out of touch for 23 years.
November 18, 2004: Birth of Daughter Natasha Alexander
On November 18, 2004, Alex Rodriguez and Cynthia Scurtis welcomed their first child, Natasha Alexander.
2004: Aaron Boone's Injury Creates Opening
In 2004, Yankees third baseman Aaron Boone suffered a knee injury while playing a game of pickup basketball, sidelining him for the entire season and creating a hole at third base.
July 7, 2008: Divorce Filing by Cynthia Rodriguez
On July 7, 2008, Cynthia Rodriguez filed for divorce from Alex Rodriguez, citing "emotional abandonment," "extra marital affairs," and other marital misconduct. Madonna responded to rumors of an affair by denying any romantic involvement with Rodriguez.
2009: "The Cooler" and "A-Fraud" Nicknames
Prior to 2009, Alex Rodriguez received the nickname "The Cooler" due to teams seemingly turning cold when he joined them. According to Joe Torre's 2009 book, "The Yankee Years", Rodriguez also earned the nickname "A-Fraud" from teammates.
2009: Rodriguez withdraws from World Baseball Classic due to injury
Prior to the 2009 season, Alex Rodriguez was scheduled to represent the Dominican Republic in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, but he withdrew due to a cyst and torn labrum in his right hip that required surgery.
May 2010: Dating Cameron Diaz
From May 2010 to September 2011, Alex Rodriguez dated Cameron Diaz.
2010: Donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade
In 2010, Alex Rodriguez and A-Rod Corp donated $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, to build a state-of-the-art educational center for students.
September 2011: End of Relationship with Cameron Diaz
From May 2010 to September 2011, Alex Rodriguez dated Cameron Diaz.
January 16, 2013: Rodriguez undergoes hip surgery
On January 16, 2013, Alex Rodriguez underwent arthroscopic surgery on his hip to repair a torn labrum, his second such surgery in four years. He began the 2013 season on the 60-day disabled list.
July 2, 2013: Rodriguez begins rehab assignment
On July 2, 2013, Alex Rodriguez played his first rehab assignment game with the Yankees Class-A Low affiliate, the Charleston RiverDogs, as part of his recovery from hip surgery.
January 19, 2015: Meeting with Commissioner Rob Manfred
On January 19, 2015, Alex Rodriguez reportedly met with new Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred, having a "positive discussion" where Rodriguez apologized and promised better behavior in the future.
February 17, 2015: Apology Letter
On February 17, 2015, Alex Rodriguez issued a hand-written letter of apology to "Major League Baseball, the Yankees, the Steinbrenner family, the Players Association and you, the fans".
2016: End of Relationship with Anne Wojcicki
In 2016, Alex Rodriguez's relationship with Anne Wojcicki, the founder of 23andMe, ended after dating for nearly a year.
February 2017: Began Dating Jennifer Lopez
In February 2017, Alex Rodriguez began dating American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez.
2017: Donation to the University of Miami School of Business Administration
In 2017, Alex Rodriguez and A-Rod Corp donated $500,000 to the University of Miami School of Business Administration.
March 2019: Engagement to Jennifer Lopez
In March 2019, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez announced their engagement.
October 2019: Donation of Meals to Tennessee Elementary Students
In October 2019, Alex Rodriguez, along with Jennifer Lopez, donated a year's worth of meals from Tiller & Hatch to Tennessee elementary students.
April 2020: Donation of Meals to Miami Hospitality Workers
In April 2020, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez donated 20,000 prepared Tiller & Hatch meals to help hospitality workers in the Miami area who had lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 2021: End of Engagement to Jennifer Lopez
In April 2021, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez announced the end of their engagement.
2022: Appearance in The Captain
In 2022, Alex Rodriguez appeared in "The Captain", a miniseries about Derek Jeter's life and career. Rodriguez and Jeter discussed the rift in their friendship.
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