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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Alex Rodriguez was born on July 27, 1975, in New York City. He is of Dominican descent. He has a half-brother named Joe and a half-sister named Suzy. Rodriguez initially attended Christopher Columbus High School before transferring to Westminster Christian School, where he began to stand out as a baseball player, primarily playing as a shortstop. In 1993, he became the first high school player to try out for the United States national baseball team.</p>

<h2>Entry into Professional Baseball</h2>
<p>In 1994, Rodriguez began his professional baseball career, entering Minor League Baseball with the Appleton Foxes of the Class A Midwest League. He was later promoted to the Jacksonville Suns, where he played in 17 games. That same year, he joined the Seattle Mariners and made his Major League debut on July 8. By 1996, he had become the Mariners' regular shortstop. During his tenure with Seattle, Rodriguez earned the Silver Slugger Award twice, recognizing his outstanding offensive performance.</p>

<h2>Texas Rangers and Record-Breaking Contract</h2>
<p>In 2000, Rodriguez became a free agent and signed a record-setting 10-year, $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers—the most lucrative deal in sports history at that time. In 2003, despite leading the league in home runs and winning a Gold Glove and the American League MVP Award in 2003, he was traded to the New York Yankees due to the Rangers' financial constraints.</p>

<h2>New York Yankees and Career Milestones</h2>
<p>Rodriguez's career flourished with the Yankees. He maintained impressive statistics and became a key player over his 12-season tenure. During the 2004 American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins, he stood out as a dominant hitter. In 2009, however, he was at the center of controversy when it was revealed that he had tested positive for testosterone during a 2003 survey test. Despite this, Rodriguez recorded his 600th career home run in 2010, joining an elite group of MLB sluggers.</p>

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<h2>Later Career and Retirement</h2>
<p>In 2013, Rodriguez was sidelined for much of the season due to a hip injury but made his return in August with a home run against the Detroit Tigers. On August 2016, he announced that his August 12 game would be his final appearance for the Yankees. Shortly thereafter, he accepted a role as a special instructor and advisor with the team for the upcoming season.</p>

<h2>Off-Field Ventures and Philanthropy</h2>
<p>Rodriguez has ventured into various commercial endorsements, including campaigns for Pepsi-Cola and Guitar Hero World Tour. His player performance statistics and analytics are extensively documented on Fangraphs. In terms of philanthropy, he donated nearly $4 million to the University of Miami to help renovate its baseball stadium, underscoring his commitment to the sport’s development at the college level.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 after the two met at a gym in Miami, Florida. The couple had two daughters, Natasha and Ella Alexander. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2008, with reports citing Rodriguez’s extramarital affairs as a contributing factor.</p>

<h2>High-Profile Relationships and Public Image</h2>
<p>Following his divorce, Rodriguez was romantically linked to several celebrities, including <a href="/biography/kate-hudson">actress</a> <a href="/biography/kate-hudson">Kate Hudson</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_Diaz">Cameron Diaz</a>, and <a href="/biography/jennifer-lopez">Jennifer Lopez</a>. He remains a prominent public figure with an active presence on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. As of recent estimates, his annual salary is reported at $33 million, and his net worth stands at approximately $300 million.</p>

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