via Getty
NEW YORK – JULY 21: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees swings at the pitch against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on July 21, 2007 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Devil Rays 7-3 in game one of their doubleheader. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
via Getty
NEW YORK – JULY 21: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees swings at the pitch against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on July 21, 2007 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Devil Rays 7-3 in game one of their doubleheader. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez aka A-Rod is truly an icon of baseball. Retired in 2016, A-Rod is still the biggest face of the game. Such is the aura he has. Although he often finds himself in controversies, the New York Yankees legend is one of the best ever to play the game of baseball.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
In a career of over 20 years, A-Rod has won everything a baseball player can dream of. Having played for the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, A-Rod spent more than half of his career for the Pinstripes.
Like him or not, one cannot ignore Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez. Whether it is about his personal life or professional life, people are always keen to know more about the MLB legend. Though he ruled an era in MLB, A-Rod recently revealed what is the hardest thing he has ever done in his life.
Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez believes winning the World Series is the hardest thing for him
After spending ten years at the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, A-Rod joined the New York Yankees in the 2004 season. The Yankees and A-Rod helped each other grow. It was like a match made in heaven. He earned his legendary status while playing for the Pinstripes.
via Getty
DETROIT – OCTOBER 07: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees warms up in the dugout in a game against the Detroit Tigers during Game Four of the 2006 American League Division Series on October 7, 2006 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won the game 8 to 3 and won the series 3 games to 1.(Photo by Rob Tringali/Sportschrome/Getty Images)
Known for their championship mindset, the Yankees had not won a World Series title since the 2000 season. And after the arrival of Alex, everyone expected him to help the Yankees win the World Series. But they could not do it until the 2009 season. It took almost five years for Alex to win a World Series with the Yankees.
Read More: “Only Way to Do It”–Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez Reveals Secrets to How He Handles Boardrooms
Recently A-Rod opened up about that World Series win. He said that winning is the hardest thing he has ever done in his life.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“In order to win a championship, the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life is to win a World Championship. There is so much sacrifice,” said Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez.
Notably, in 23 years of his MLB career, A-Rod managed to win only one World Series. So, it must be hard for him. But do you agree with his statement?
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch This Story: “Big Problem At The Moment”–Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez Asks For Help From Fans
