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 MLB shortstop and third baseman. He played for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees over 22 seasons. Once a highly touted prospect, he's considered one of baseball's greatest players. Currently, Rodriguez is the chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp, chairman of Presidente beer, and owns a controlling interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves. His career combines success on the field with entrepreneurial ventures.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1960: Birth of half-brother

In 1960, Victor M. Rodriguez, Alex's half-brother, was born to Alex's father Victor Sr. and his then-wife Pouppe Martinez.

July 27, 1975: Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez Born

On July 27, 1975, Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez, later known as "A-Rod", was born. He became a professional baseball player and businessman.

1975: Born in Manhattan

In 1975, Alex Rodriguez was born in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.

1979: Family Moved to Dominican Republic

In 1979, when he was four years old, Alex Rodriguez's family moved to the Dominican Republic.

1993: Contact from father

Alex heard from his father, Victor, on the day of the 1993 MLB draft.

1996: A-Rod Corp founded

In 1996, Alex Rodriguez founded A-Rod Corp, a holding company.

2000: Reunion with Father

In 2000, Alex Rodriguez met with his father, Victor, again after a period of separation.

2002: Marriage to Cynthia Scurtis

In 2002, Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis, whom he had met at a gym in Miami.

2003: A-Rod Corp makes first investments

In 2003, A-Rod Corp began making its first investments in various companies.

2003: Donation to University of Miami

In 2003, Alex Rodriguez donated $3.9 million to the University of Miami to renovate its baseball stadium, which was renamed "Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field".

2003: Reunion with half-brother

In 2003, Alex Rodriguez reunited with his half-brother, Victor Jr., at a Texas Rangers game after 23 years of being out of touch.

November 18, 2004: Birth of First Child

On November 18, 2004, Alex Rodriguez and Cynthia Scurtis welcomed their first child, Natasha Alexander.

2004: "Honorary Alumnus" of the University of Miami

In 2004, Alex Rodriguez was named an "honorary alumnus" of the University of Miami.

2007: Alumnus of Distinction Award

In 2007, Alex Rodriguez received the University of Miami's Edward T. Foote II Alumnus of Distinction Award as an honorary alumnus.

2007: Rodriguez reduces body fat

In 2007, Alex Rodriguez reduced his body fat from 16% to 9%. He revealed that he and Derek Jeter were no longer close friends.

April 21, 2008: Birth of Second Child

On April 21, 2008, Alex Rodriguez and Cynthia Scurtis welcomed their second child, Ella Alexander, in Miami, Florida.

July 7, 2008: Divorce Filing

On July 7, 2008, Cynthia Rodriguez filed for divorce, citing "emotional abandonment" and "extramarital affairs and other marital misconduct" by her husband.

2008: Newport Property Construction founded

In 2008, Alex Rodriguez founded Newport Property Construction, a real-estate development firm.

May 2010: Dating Cameron Diaz

In May 2010, Alex Rodriguez began dating Cameron Diaz.

2010: Donation to Boy & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade

In 2010, Alex Rodriguez and A-Rod Corp donated $1 million to the Boy & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to construct a state-of-the-art educational center for students.

September 2011: End of relationship with Cameron Diaz

In September 2011, Alex Rodriguez's relationship with Cameron Diaz ended.

2011: Representation by Dan Lozano

As of 2011, Alex Rodriguez was represented by sports agent Dan Lozano.

2012: Monument Capital Management Founded

In 2012, Alex Rodriguez founded Monument Capital Management, which has acquired over $1 billion of real estate assets in 16 states.

2012: Partnership with Mark Mastrov

In 2012, Alex Rodriguez partnered with Mark Mastrov to create the Energy Fitness gym chain in Mexico City.

March 2014: Refusal to pay legal fees

In March 2014, multiple sources reported that Alex Rodriguez had refused to pay the balance of his legal fees, amounting to more than $3 million.

July 2014: Sued by lawyers

In July 2014, Alex Rodriguez was sued by his lawyers for $380,000 in unpaid legal fees.

2014: Dating Torrie Wilson

From 2011 to 2014, Alex Rodriguez dated model, actress, and former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson.

2014: Sale of Mercedes-Benz Dealership

In 2014, Alex Rodriguez sold a Mercedes-Benz dealership in League City, Texas, to Group 1 Automotive.

January 19, 2015: Met with Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred

On January 19, 2015, Alex Rodriguez met with the new Commissioner of Baseball, Rob Manfred, where Rodriguez reportedly apologized and promised to behave in the future.

February 17, 2015: Issued a letter of apology

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 the fans.

2016: Investment in NRG Esports

In 2016, Alex Rodriguez invested in NRG Esports alongside Shaquille O'Neal and Jimmy Rollins.

2016: End of Relationship with Anne Wojcicki

In 2016, Alex Rodriguez's short relationship with Anne Wojcicki ended.

February 2017: Began Dating Jennifer Lopez

In February 2017, Alex Rodriguez began dating American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez.

2017: Acquisition of UFC-branded fitness centers

In 2017, A-Rod Corp gained the rights to develop UFC-branded fitness centers across southern Florida. A-Rod Corp purchased a major equity stake in TruFusion, a Las Vegas–based fitness studio chain, and invested in the beverage brand Dirty Lemon.

2017: Donation to 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.

2018: Investment in Petros Pace Finance

In 2018, A-Rod Corp invested in Petros Pace Finance, a financier of green development.

2018: The Corp Podcast

In 2018, Rodriguez partnered with Barstool Sports to co-create The Corp Podcast with Dan Katz aka Barstool Big Cat.

March 2019: Engagement to Jennifer Lopez

In March 2019, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez announced their engagement.

October 2019: Donation 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.

2019: Representation by Jon Rosen

As of 2019, Alex Rodriguez was being represented by Jon Rosen of WME/IMG.

2019: Investments by A-Rod Corp

In 2019, A-Rod Corp invested in the co-living startup Bungalow, Acorns and Sonder Corp. Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez partnered with telehealth company Hims and Hers to provide affordable healthcare. Rodriguez also invested in Density, a technology company specializing in people counting.

January 2020: Chairman of Presidente

In January 2020, Alex Rodriguez became the new chairman of Presidente, a Dominican beer company owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev.

February 2020: Investment in Nova Credit

In February 2020, A-Rod Corp invested in Nova Credit, a financial technology company.

April 2020: Donation to hospitality workers in Miami

In April 2020, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez donated 20,000 prepared Tiller & Hatch meals to support hospitality workers in the Miami area who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.