The ex-Yankees star Alex Rodriguez is a synonym for success in the diamond and business world. After ending his two-decade-old MLB career on a high, Rodriguez shifted his focus to investments, becoming one of the most successful business owners in the world. Starting from scratch, the Minnesota Timberwolves owner now has taken his net worth in millions of dollars. And there is no look back, all thanks to his continuous learning and improvement through the ideas of his close companion and guiding mentor.

Given that the former baseballer had a humble beginning, his rise to the top is due to hard work and zeal for learning. Whether in baseball or the business world, Rodriguez has always valued advice to crack the code and survive the challenging phases. A pivotal figure whose guidance influenced A-Rod’s journey is billionaire Warren Buffett. With their connection dating back to Alex’s time with the Texas Rangers, a solid and deep bond exists between them, which was visible in Rodriguez’s birthday message.

Alex Rodriguez Wishes His Mentor Warren Buffett Classically

Alex Rodriguez considers Warren Buffett as his mentor. Given ex-Yankee’s success in the business world, Buffet has an imprint on it. But only a few people know how and when the two met. The ex-baseballer while wishing Warren a happy birthday, revealed the exact story behind their first meet.

While recalling his then-record deal, a ten-year $252 Million contract with Texas Rangers, Alex said, “So it was interesting when I signed my contract to become a Texas Ranger. Because of the 10-year deal, Tom Hicks was looking for an insurance company. So of course, he had one lifeline he called Warren Buffett.” 

Alex then shared that after all this discussion, Warren’s assistant Debbie asked him to come up to Omaha and have lunch with Warren Buffett. He accepted the offer, starting a friendship that has grown stronger over the years. The 2009 World Series Champion focusing on it shared, “And that started a string of four or five years where I would go every year and we would always spend four or five hours in his office and then we would always end the night with dinner. And then he himself would drive me to the airport and say goodbye, and that’s Warren Buffett.” 

Although there was much more to these meetings, Rodriguez once focused on Buffet’s impact in shaping his business acumen.

The Impact of the Oracle of Omaha on Alex Rodriguez’s Evolution as a Businessman

Alex Rodriguez started investing early in his life. However, to make it big, he needed help and guidance. It came from none other than Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, who is undeniably one of the most exceptional investors in history. Serving as both the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a firm he gained controlling ownership of during the mid-1960s, Buffett’s prowess remains unparalleled. Alex, who could meet him, often had the luxury of taking his advice.

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