MLB Legend Alex Rodriguez Is Reminiscing on the Good Times as He Looks Back at an Iconic Moment in New York Yankees History

Alex Rodriguez is an undeniable part of the New York Yankees’ history. Whatever one says about his overall reputation, A-Rod knew how to play baseball and play it well. Like any person, he went through highs and lows in the career that changed fans’ opinions of him. But perhaps luckily for him, more people remember the good times than the bad.

He joined the Bronx team in 2004 in a move that shocked many, and it took some time for him to find his place in the Pinstripes. After all, his former friend Derek Jeter was the new captain and the clubhouse must have been rife with unspoken drama. But although it took some time, A-Rod firmly established himself as a valuable player for the Yankees. One such moment came in 2007, right at the beginning of the season. And the former Yankee is apparently reminiscing on the good times.

Alex Rodriguez looks back on his iconic 2007 walk-off grand slam

It was April 7, 2007, and the Yankees were locked in an intense battle against the Baltimore Orioles. It was a home game for the Pinstripes at Yankee Stadium, and cold enough to qualify as freezing temperatures. Rodriguez established a lead at the beginning of the game by hitting a homer, but it didn’t last long. By the ninth inning, the Yankees were trailing behind the Orioles 6-7, and the bottom of that inning was really when things took a turn.

Orioles? reliever Chris Ray was facing A-Rod and as he threw a fastball that went toward the middle of the plate, Rodriguez hit the ball to deep center field. The ball was gone; the batter knew it, and the crowds knew it. Maybe the pitcher was in disbelief as he looked toward the sky in astonishment and found the ball soaring high. Even the catcher and the umpire stood to attention.

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It was a walk-off grand slam, and it had just established Rodriguez’s reputation after a tough 2006 season. He ran to his loudly cheering teammates, who received him with hugs. Sixteen years later, A-Rod reposted that clip to his Instagram story, reminiscing on the good times.

Yankee fans still remember that day with pride

An Instagram page that chronicles the Pinstripes’ history first posted that clip of the iconic moment and the comments section was filled with proud fans.

One said, “The pitcher thinking A-Rod popped it up while A-Rod tosses the bat, knowing the ball was gone.” Some remember watching that moment live, “Watched it live, one of the most exciting Aprils in Yankee history!” “I literally remember watching this live when I was a kid. Blew my mind.”

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It was truly a historic moment in not only the Yankees’ history but Rodriguez’s career as well.