WATCH: 1-Year-Old Kid Leaves Yankees Legend Alex Rodriguez Awestruck With Incredible Hitting Skills

Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez was a mere 18-year-old when he made his MLB debut. His batting prowess in high school made him a bright prospect. From there on, he built an epic baseball career with stellar records to boast of. Fast forward to today, ‘A-Rod’ is one of the greatest players worthy of a Hall Of Fame induction.?

Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez got drafted into MLB by the Seattle Mariners in 1993. As his career progressed, he won critical acclaim for his masterclass batting and clean defense. He next played for the Texas Rangers where his splendid performances continued. Following his towering success as a player, he then got picked by the elite New York Yankees.?

In a remarkable career, ‘A-Rod’ became a 14-time MLB All-Star and won a World Series trophy with the Yankees. He remained the American League home run leader on five occasions. Upon retirement, he had a humongous career total of 696 home runs to his credit. Back in 2018, ‘A-Rod’ met a 22-month batting prodigy who might as well have given him some childhood flashbacks.?

Alex Rodriguez vs Asher Willig: A soft toss hitting contest?

Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez turned into a celebrity athlete during his playing tenure. Post-retirement, he has remained a frequent guest on talk shows. On one occasion, ‘A-Rod’ visited Jimmy Fallon’s talk show for a contest. However, unlike his demanding ballpark days, it was just a soft toss hitting.?

Surprisingly, Rodriguez’s opponent was an unexpected competitor. He was a 22-month-old batting prodigy by the name of Asher Willig. Asher came to the show with his father Cory Willig, who was once an independent league baseball player.?

Fallon first showed a clip of Asher having a batting practice at home with his father. At the end of the video, Cory made his entry on the set, carrying Asher along. After a brief chat, the contest began with 30 seconds of hitting time divided between each.??

Read More – ?It Was Fun? ? When Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. Lost to David Ortiz in a Minor League Baseball Home Run Derby

‘A-Rod’ went first, but he was made to bat left-handed. It was because Asher happens to be a leftie. ‘A-Rod’ managed eight hits in his allotted time. While Asher surprised everyone by beating ‘A-Rod’ with nine hits in his slot.?

Where is the child prodigy now??

Asher Willig is still continuing on his batting quest. Asher’s father, Cory, is his private coach. Cory often keeps sharing videos of Asher’s hitting skills from time to time on his social network handle.?

Watch This Story – “Big Problem At The Moment”- Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez Asks For Help From Fans

So, here is hoping that Asher Willig goes on to have a bright MLB future.?