Baseball runs through Alex Rodriguez‘s veins. Known as a power hitter, the retired New York Yankees slugger is as passionate about his beloved sport behind a microphone as he was behind the bat. Along with an eclectic mix of former teammate Derek Jeter and ex-rival David Ortiz for a crew, A-Rod is a main feature on FOX Sports. In a different set of pinstripes, he’s now back in the MLB postseason.

Be it Astros vs. Rangers or Diamondbacks vs. Phillies, Rodriguez’s instincts have proven mostly correct so far. Although his beloved Yankees have missed the playoff for the first time since 2016, Texas has made a surprising run to the World Series. And A-Rod is here for it.

Alex Rodriguez Is Celebrating the Greatest Sport in the World, Anytime, Anywhere

Well-versed with postseason magic, Alex Rodriguez knows how October works. The thrill of the game and the anticipation of the result are what audiences live for. And what is a player of not a superfan of the sport? A-Rod’s latest Instagram post is proof of his passion for baseball.

Walking with David ‘Big Papi’ Ortiz, the retired Yankees player looks happy in his favorite place – a ballpark. The caption speaks volumes, ‘Same fields. Different Uniforms. Still talking about baseball all day, every day. Best sport in the world’. He may have on a different uniform, but one thing that is constant for players like A-Rod – a love for the sport. 

The ex-shortstop’s passion continues to inspire millions of fans. The video with Ortiz reflects his postseason excitement, even if he’s not the one on the diamond. Rodriguez’s sports interests may have expanded to basketball with NBA ownership but who can forget their first love?

Baseball, A Lifelong Passion For A-Rod 

In addition to sharing the goings on in his life, the former slugger’s Instagram handle sometimes also serves as a throwback album. A few weeks ago, Rodriguez posted a clip from a day in his life that he will likely never forget. Of course, it had to do with baseball.

Twenty-nine years ago, Rodriguez had his first MLB base hit at 18 years of age. The former player’s heartfelt emotions earned him a shower of fan compliments.

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Baseball is in every part of A-Rod’s life. He made his dream of playing in the majors come true but the 48-year-old refused to give it up even after hanging up his uniform. Hard work, challenges, determination, and countless emotions have made him who he is today.

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