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Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez has ruled an era of Major League Baseball. Former New York Yankees legend has been a great ambassador of the game. A-Rod is one of the best MLB players, no doubt about that. But there is a reason he became so successful in baseball.

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Having excellent skills might make anyone a good player. But if any sportsperson with impressive skills, adds a bit of attitude in their playing style, they become a unique personality. And that is literally what A-Rod did in his playing days.

While playing for the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, A-Rod proved himself that he can be one of the best MLB players. After arriving at the New York Yankees, he worked harder than before to establish himself as a brand of American Sports.

Mike Francesa believes having ego helped Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez become successful

Well, A-Rod’s playing days are over now, but he is still a prominent face of MLB on a global level. Before joining the Yankees, A-Rod was already a big player. But at the Yankees, he became one of the baseball greats. Whenever he appeared in the ballpark, A-Rod always carried his attitude with him. And eventually, it helped him too.

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Talking about the same legendary American radio talk show host, Mike Francesa said that A-Rod has a huge ego. While he also opined that any successful person has an ego within them. What is more interesting is that Francesa said this while sitting in front of A-Rod.

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“There was an A-Rod’s temperament and I do not know if A-Rod has been that way on another team. He probably wasn’t,” Mike Francesa said. “He is more of a blending with the guys rather than being the lead guy… I do not know A-Rod’s nature really. I think A-Rod has a huge ego. Anyone who has been successful has a huge ego.”

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Despite retiring a few years ago, A-Rod has maintained his importance in baseball. One may call it ego, attitude, or whatsoever. But it helped him become one of the most successful sports personalities in the world.

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