Alex Rodriguez Bio: Net Worth, College, ESPN, Wife & Kids

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Alex Rodriguez, nicknamed A-Rod, is an American former baseball shortstop and third baseman who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners (1994-2000), Texas Rangers (2001-2003), and New York Yankees (2004-2016). 

The former MLB player is the 2009 World Series Champion with the Yankees. Furthermore, he was the American League’s Most Valuable Player three times and All-Star fourteen times.

Besides that, he is a very successful businessman and philanthropist. Alex is the chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp of Presidente beer and co-owner of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Minnesota Timberwolves. 

The former baseball player has invested in several well-known technology companies, real estate, and the entertainment sector. He was a FOX Sports and ESPN analyst and starred in many advertisements.

Jac Cordeiro And Alex Rodriguez Attend The Dolphins-Packers Game On Dec. 25, 2022
Jac Cordeiro And Alex Rodriguez Attend The Dolphins-Packers Game On Dec. 25, 2022 (Source: NY Post)

If all this information doesn’t jog your memory, you may recognize the baseball player as the ex-fiance of Jennifer Lopez. Unfortunately, they parted ways in April 2021.

Alex is dating Jaclyn Cordeiro in 2025. He posted an Instagram picture with Jaclyn on December 17 with the caption, “From our hearts to yours, Merry Christmas.

Before getting into details about the former Yankee’s life and career, here are some quick facts about him.

Alex Rodriguez | Quick Facts

Full Name Alexander Enmanuel Rodriguez
Birth Date July 27, 1975
Birth Place Manhattan, New York City 
Nick Name A-Rod
Religion Christian
Nationality American
Ethnicity Dominican
Education Westminster Christian School

Christopher Columbus High School 

Horoscope Leo
Father’s Name Victor Rodriguez
Mother’s Name Lourdes Rodriguez
Siblings Three; Joe Dunand, Suzy Dunand, and Victor Rodriguez
Age 49 Years Old
Height 6’3″/1.90 m/190 cm
Weight 104 kg/229 lb
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Hazel
Build Athletic
Profession  Businessman MLB Player (Former)
Former Team Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees
Position Shortstop, Third Baseman
Active Years 1994 – 2016
Marital Status Dating 
Partner/Spouse Jaclyn Cordeiro
Kids Two; Natasha and Ella
Net Worth $350 Million
Social Media Instagram, Twitter
Merch Alex Rodriguez Biography, Signed Jersey 
Last Update June 2025
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