Miami Connection
A-Rod grew up in Miami-Dade County, attending Westminster Christian School where he honed his baseball skills before going pro. He maintains strong South Florida ties through philanthropy via the A-Rod Foundation, supporting youth education and anti-poverty programs in Miami. His business investments include real estate developments and events in the region, influencing local sports culture and entrepreneurship.
About
Born in New York City in 1975 and raised in Miami, Alex Rodriguez signed a record-breaking $1.96 million bonus straight out of high school with the Seattle Mariners in 1993, debuting at age 18. He became the youngest player to hit 500 home runs, amassed 696 career homers (fourth all-time), and won MVPs in 2003, 2005, and 2007 while playing for the Mariners, Rangers, and Yankees. Rodriguez retired in 2016 amid a PED suspension but redeemed his legacy through broadcasting with Fox Sports and ESPN. He launched A-Rod Corp in 2016, investing in ventures like the Minnesota Timberwolves (now 30% stakeholder), real estate, and fitness brands. Recently, he has expanded into media production and motivational speaking.