Published 11/13/2022, 8:00 AM EST
From 14 All-Star appearances to three American League MVP awards and 696 career home runs, Alex Rodriguez achieved practically everything in the box. After an extensively glorious career, the shortstop-turned-baseman retired from the Pinstripes in 2016. However, his retirement didn’t affect his popularity. And six years down the line, in 2022, A-Rod stands as probably the most popular entity of modern-day baseball.
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Special credit for his popularity today can go to the actively maintained and decorated social media handles and appearances of the former Yankee.
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In consonance with that and on account of Veterans Day, back in 2019, Alex Rodriguez had once paid a special tribute to Veterans Day along with a caption praising the greatness of the United States of America.
Alex Rodriguez once displayed a special message for the warriors of American freedom
Alex Rodriguez is a true product of the glorious American dream. After being born into a modest family, A-Rod was abandoned by his father. Being at their lowest, A-Rod’s mother started working two shifts a day. From that point, A-Rod has now arrived at a whopping net worth of $350 Million.
And A-Rod’s journey further explains his love for the country. Similarly, he expressed the same love in 2019, when he uploaded a tweet paying a tribute to the American army on account of Veterans Day.
His tweet said, “Honored to meet this proud Marine today. Forever #grateful for the men and women of our military, who protect our freedoms, not just on #VeteransDay, but EVERY DAY. [US FLAG] Greatest country in the world.”
A short jotting on A-Rod’s career post his MLB retirement
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Retirement from the MLB didn’t pause A-Rod’s ambitious mind. Consequently, ensuring his MLB retirement, the former shortstop has qualified for various operational roles in companies. Today, he’s the part owner of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves. Moreover, he’s also the chairperson of Presidente Beer.
NEW YORK – JULY 21: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees swings at the pitch against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on July 21, 2007 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Devil Rays 7-3 in game one of their doubleheader. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, A-Rod is also perfecting his broadcasting career. This season, A-Rod called and analyzed the National League postseason with the Fox broadcast alongside David Ortiz and Frank Thomas. Even ex-captain Derek Jeter made an appearance during the World Series.
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