Alex Rodriguez may be a famous baseball player from New York but his roots lie deep within the Dominican community. Born in New York in 1975 to Dominican natives, Victor Manuel Rodriguez and Lourdes Nelly Navaro, A-Rod has a deep connection with his heritage. Earlier this year, he was on vacation to the Dominican Republic with his girlfriend and daughters, exploring the island in a cool open buggy car! He was caught showing off the island and the chill vibes of the place.

However, the visit wasn’t just all about enjoying the place; Alex was also on the frontline to give back and support the Dominican Republic. Recently, A-Rod was seen in the Olympics with a Dominican flag supporting his home country. Going back to his heritage roots, Alex Rodriguez recently also made the effort to meet the Dominican Republic president Luis Abinader. The former New York Yankees player also praised President Luis Abinader over the recent developments in the nation.

Alex Rodriguez honors President Luis Abinader

Alex Rodriguez recently took to Instagram to share about a special meeting he had with President Abinader. He captioned the post: “I am very happy to visit, congratulate and thank President Luis Abinader for all the transformations he is making in favor of my beloved Dominican Republic 🇩🇴” The former Yankees player appreciated all the efforts the current government has been making in the North American Caribbean Island nation. Subsequrntly, he was also seen signing baseballs! 

Growing up, Alex Rodriguez had to put in extra effort. He grew up a NY Mets fan and excelled at the Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. He was even drafted first overall in 1993 by the Seattle Mariners when he was just 17! Then, Alex made his MLB debut a year later and was with the Mariners for seven seasons before he signed a whopping $252 million contract of 10 years with the Texas Rangers. Following this, he was traded to the New York Yankees before the 2004 season, where he played for 12 legendary years and finally retired in 2016. 

But Rodriguez’s impact goes beyond the sport. He has been actively involved in philanthropy, from partnering with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund previously to empowering college students to get into the business side of sports. He has also donated money to COVID-affected people and donated to build baseball stadiums. In 2009, Alex Rodriguez donated $250,000 for a mobile van that provided free service in underprivileged NYC neighborhoods. Now, he is actively talking to the president, which shows he is all hands on deck to help improve things in the Dominican Republic. 

Alex Rodriguez shares one of his core memories 

While New York Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez may have many core memories, he chose to share one such crucial flashback on Instagram. It was A-Rod’s last game in the Bronx before he retired from the game. The post was captioned, “8 years ago today, Alex Rodriguez doubles in a run, plays third base, and is showered with applause from the fans, in his final game of his career.” In the reel, Alex was embracing his daughters Natasha and Ella Alexander. The entire crowd applauded and there was a standing ovation that roared around him. He shook hands with his teammates, hugging them before leaving the field for the last time.

Now, Alex Rodriguez is going to be back again at the Yankee Stadium! Well, not in pinstripes ready to play, but he will be debuting at the 2024 Old Timer’s event. They are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the iconic 2009 World Series Team win, that Alex Rodriguez was a huge part of. Alongside Alex Rodriguez, even Derek Jeter, Hideki Matsui, and Mariano Rivera will be joining at the August 24th event. For fans, this moment is special, and who knows, he might share more such memories and stories that day.

It’s been a ride for sure—from being the son of immigrants to meeting the president and proudly waving the Dominican flag at the Olympics. He’s come a long way and continues to make a big impact, both on and off the field. What’s your take on his story? Share below.