1985, a year that will forever be etched in the memories of the former New York Yankees shortstop, Alex Rodriguez. But, not for a good reason! His father, Victor Rodriguez, disappeared all of a sudden when he was just 10. Young Rodriguez waited for Victor to come back, but only for his hopes to be shattered.

“I thought he was coming back. I thought he had gone to the store or something. But he never came back,” A-Rod revealed back in 2013. “He had been so good to me, actually spoiling me because I was the baby of the family. I couldn’t understand what he had done. I still don’t know how a man could do that to his family: turn his back.”

Despite the profound absence of his father in his own life, Rodriguez later found the strength and motivation to become an exceptional father to his own daughters: Natasha and Ella. After a prolific career, the 49-year-old now enjoys a happy life, dedicated to instilling strong values in his daughters. On Father’s Day yesterday, A-Rod made a confession that’s surely going to resonate with many.

Sharing a video on his Instagram handle on June 15, Rodriguez wrote a heartfelt message: “Happy Father’s Day! Being a dad is one of the greatest joys of my life. Thankful for Ella & Natasha every day. #girldad #fathersday.”

Well, for any professional sportsperson, life is not always about the scoreboard and stats, it’s much more than that. As can be seen in the video itself, when asked about a lasting memory, A-Rod highlighted two things: sharing the win with his daughters, and the unwavering support of the best fans in the world: the New York Yankees fans.

A-Rod recently opened up about his daughters on The Jennifer Hudson Show as well, sharing the most important life-lesson he taught them: “You are going to make mistakes, but you have got to get back up and get back up to the plate like you are ready to go again.”

Rodriguez had a decorated career, where he posted 696 home runs and batted at a .285 average with 3115 hits to his name. While he might not have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, he holds a giant stature in the game. But what about his personal life?

About Alex Rodriguez’s wife, his daughters, and more

Before his well-publicized relationships with various celebrities, Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis. They tied the knot in 2002, several years after meeting at a Miami gym.

While A-Rod was at the peak of his baseball career, Scurtis worked a psychology teacher. They welcomed two daughters, Ella and Natasha, before their divorce in 2008. Even though their separation was difficult, both A-Rod and Cynthia prioritized their children, committing to effective co-parenting.

Scurtis later married Miami realtor Angel Nicolas, with whom she welcomed daughter Camilla in 2016. While their wedding date isn’t publicly known, Nicolas began sharing photos of their marriage in early 2020, celebrating their anniversary that June.

Both of Rodriguez’s daughters are, interestingly, very fond of music. Natasha even performed the national anthem at LoanDepot Park for a Phillies vs. Marlins game, that too wearing her dad’s jersey no. 13. A-Rod could not be happier.