Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez Briefly Tricked David Ortiz Into Becoming a Yankees Fan- Here’s How

Just a couple of days ago, Boston Red Sox legend, David Ortiz, got inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. And since then, the baseball fraternity is celebrating Ortiz’s honor. The former baseball hitter himself got emotional when he heard his name from the BBWAA for the honor.

From current players like Marcus Stroman, Karl-Anthony Towns to former players like Barry Bonds, Pedro Martinez, all congratulated the Big Papi for his Hall of Fame induction. However, this year’s Hall of Fame has also sparked controversy after Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens did not get the honor, because of fewer votes received from the Writers’ Association.

Regardless, focusing on the man of the hour, David Ortiz is still remembered for his gentlemanly attitude and behavior. During his playing days, he barely had any controversy or poor relations with any MLB player.

Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez sneakily puts a Yankees jacket on David Ortiz

Recently, after David Ortiz’s Hall of Fame induction, a video has been making the rounds on the internet. In the video, David Ortiz is with another former MLB player and a Yankees legend, Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez.

Both A-Rod and Ortiz, have played for rival teams, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Despite that, they have always shared a good relationship. In the video, when the Red Sox legend is busy with his cellphone, A-Rod sneakily puts a Yankees jacket on Ortiz. To which, Big Papi reacts hilariously and instantly removes the rival team’s jacket.

David Ortiz and A-Rod in MLB

The Dominican-American former MLB hitter played 20 seasons in MLB from 1997 to 2016. Ortiz made his MLB debut with Minnesota Twins in the 1997 season. And then after six seasons with the Twins, he joined Boston Red Sox in 2003. There, he played for 14 seasons until he retired after the 2016 season of MLB.

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While A-Rod made his MLB debut with Seattle Mariners in 1994, before retiring with New York Yankees in 2016, he played 22 seasons in the major league. In his 22 years of MLB career, A-Rod has spent half of his time at the Yankees, 2004-13, and his last season in 2016.

Along with David Ortiz, Barry Bonds, and Roger Clemens, A-Rod was also on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot. But the Yankees icon received only 34.3 percent votes, which was not enough to get his name into the Baseball Hall of Fame.