Alex Rodriguez was a very talented professional baseball player and a successful businessman. He was born on July 27, 1975 and is known by many nicknames such as A- Rod, The Cooler, The Yankee Slugger And The Lightning Rod. Here are some of details about his personal and professional life.
Personal Basic Information
| Full Name | Alex Rodriguez’s full name is Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez |
| Nick Name | A-Rod, The Cooler, The Yankee Slugger, The Lightning Rod |
| Father’s Name | Victor Rodriguez |
| Mother’s Name | Lourdes Navarro |
| Date of Birth (Born) | July 27, 1975 |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York, USA |
| Current Age | Age: 50 years, 7 months, and 20 days as of today. Time left for next birthday: 4 months and 11 days. |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm) |
| Weight | 230 pounds (104 kg) |
| Net worth | Approx. $350 million dollars as of March 2025 |
| Marriage Status | Divorced |
| Wife Name | Cynthia Scurtis |
| Kids Name | Natasha Alexander Rodriguez, Ella Alexander Rodriguez |
| High school | Westminster Christian School in Miami, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Current Team Name | He retired in 2016 |
Alex Rodriguez’s Net Worth
As of year 2025, his net worth is approx. $300 million dollar and this earning is from various sources which are mentioned below:
- MLB Salary: Alex’s MLB Salary with Seattle Mariners was approx. $12 million dollars, when he was playing for Texas Rangers, he had a contract of $252 million dollars and from New York Yankees, he earned around $317 million dollars. As of 2025, Alex’s earnings from his baseball career are approx. $441 million dollars
- Broadcasting and Media Contracts: After his retirement Alex started working as a Baseball analyst, Alex used to co-host “Sunday Night Baseball” on ESPN and worked as a postseason baseball analyst. His earning from these is approx. $40-$50 million dollars.
- Investments and business ventures: Alex founded a companynamed A-Rod Corporation in 2003, through it he made many investments in real estate, sports and technology. The company is managing around $1 billion dollars assets under it. Alex has a stake in Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) and Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) in which Alex’s share is approx. $200-$300 million dollars. He has also made investments in TruFusion, Him&Hers Health and Bolt. Alex’s total earning from these investments and stakes is approx. $150-$200 million dollars.
- Endorsements: Alex had endorsement from many brands as he was desired face for them, some of those brands are Nike, Rawlings, Pepsi, Gatorade and Topps from which he earned approx. $40 million dollars.
- Real Estate: He has invested his wealth in real estates like his Miami estate and many properties in the New York City and has earned approx. $50-$60 million dollars which contributes to his net worth.
- Media Appearances: He worked in a TV reality on CNBC called Back in the Game and has also been a part of Shark Tank and with Jennifer Lopez. His total earning from media is $2-$5 million dollars.
Alex Rodriguez’s Early Life and Childhood
Alex Rodriguez was born on July 27, 1975 in Washington Heights, New York City, USA. Alex’s parents were citizens of Dominican Republic and when Alex was 4 years old, they moved back to Miami, Florida. Alex’s father Victor Rodriguez was a professional baseball player for Dominican Republic.
Alex’s father left Alex and his mother, when Alex was 10 years old and his mother Lourdes Navarro, she had work two jobs to raise the kids, as a secretary and a waitress.
He used to attend Christophere Columbus High School in Miami, Florida, and later on he went to Westminster Christian School in Palmetto Bay, Florida.
Education and the Beginning of Sports Career
When Alex took admission in Westminster Christian School, he started playing baseball for the school team and led his team to victory in high school national championship, he also used to play football as a Quarterback.
Alex was recognized as the USA Baseball Junior Player of the year and Gatorade National Baseball Player of the year in 1993. Alex got a scholarship for University of Miami but he did not attend.
Since, Alex was drafted in the MLB Draft in Seattle Mariners at the age of 17 years and he started playing in the Minor League. On July 8, 1994, he made his MLB debut and was the youngest player in MLB at the time.
Professional Career
1994-2000: Alex started his professional baseball career with minor leagues and then moved to MLB in 1994 with Seattle Mariners, where played in the shortstop position. He won the Silver Slugger award and after 2000 season, he was a free agent.
2001-2003: In 2001, he signed a contract of 10 years with Texas Rangers worth $252 million dollars. He won the All- Star Starter and in 2002 & 2003, he won his first and second AL MVP award and when 2003 season ended, he was traded to the New York Yankees.
2004-2016: After signing with Yankees, his position changed from shortstop to third baseman and was named the AL MVP and in 2009, he helped his team win the world series.
In 2013, he got involved in a PED scandal and was suspended. He made his Comeback in 2015 and in 2016, Alex played in his final season and retired in August 2016.
Achievements / Awards / Medals
In the journey of professional baseball, Alex has a long list of achievements and here are listed few of them:
MLB Achievements
- 2003, 2005, 2007: He got the title of American League Most Valuable Player (AL MVP) three times.
- 2009: The team won the World Series championship with the New York Yankees.
- 1996-1998, 2000-2008, 2010, 2011: He got the title of all-time star for 14 times.
- 2002, 2003: He won the Gold Glove Award continue for two years.
- 1996, 1998-2003, 2005, 2007, 2008: He was the 10-time winner of the award Silver Slugger Award.
- 2001-2003, 2007: He was given the American League (AL) Hank Aaron Award.
- 2001-2003, 2005, 2007: He won the title of American League (AL) home run leader for 4-time.
- 2002, 2007: He was the two-time winner of the award MLB RBI leader.
Married Life and Family
Alex Rodriguez and Cynthia Scurtis met each other in a Miami gym, she was a psychology graduate. They got married in 2002 and because of Alex’s extramarital affair with Madonna, Cynthia divorced him in 2008 and in settlement she received a mansion worth $12 million dollars and $115,000 per month in spousal and child support. They had two children together.
- Natasha Alexander Rodriguez: She was born on November 18, 2004 and she wishes to become an actress.
- Ella Alexander Rodriguez: She was born on April 21, 2008 and she has been seen with her father on many public events and games.