Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez ( A-ROD )

Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed A-Rod, is a Dominican American professional baseball player. He currently plays third base for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. He previously played shortstop for the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers.

Rodriguez is considered one of the best all–around baseball players of all time. He is the youngest player ever to hit 500 home runs, breaking the record Jimmie Foxx set in 1939.

In December 2007, Rodriguez and the Yankees agreed to a 10-year-$275 million contract and $30 million more if he breaks the all-time home run record of 762. This contract was the richest contract in baseball history (breaking his previous record of $252 million).[4]

In February 2009, Rodriguez admitted to using banned substances from 2001 to 2003, citing "an enormous amount of pressure to perform".

Career earnings

As of 2008 season[26]Year League Team Salary
2008 American League New York Yankees $28,000,000
2007 American League $22,708,525
2006 American League $21,680,727
2005 American League $26,000,000
2004 American League $22,000,000
2003 American League Texas Rangers $22,000,000
2002 American League $22,000,000
2001 American League $22,000,000
2000 American League Seattle Mariners $4,362,500
1999 American League $3,112,500
1998 American League $2,112,500
1997 American League $1,012,500
1996 American League $442,334
Total career earnings $197,431,586