Former New York Yankees sugar Alex Rodriguez celebrated his 47th birthday on July 27, 2022. Known for power hitting from the plate, A-Rod entertained an era in Major League Baseball. Even though the Yankees legend is now 45-plus, he surely knows how to celebrate his big day.
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There might be better baseball players than A-Rod in MLB, but when it comes down to popularity and success in their post-retirement career, the former Yankee is in a league of his own. Not only is he the wealthiest athlete in the MLB community, but A-Rod is also one of the most recognized sports personalities in the world.
Whether it is his personal life or professional career, A-Rod has always been surrounded by controversies. But that is also his USP. Such things help him stay afloat in the mainstream media. Recently, while celebrating his 47th birthday, the Yankees legend was in some mood.
Derek Jeter, CC Sabathia, and Andruw Jones wished the best to Alex Rodriguez
Even at 47, Alex Rodriguez lives his life as a 25-year-old youngster. On his birthday eve, A-Rod posted a video on Instagram. One can see his happiness while he is jumping and dancing in joy to celebrate his birthday. At the end of the video, he said, “yeah baby, let’s go.”
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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 08: Sports commentator and former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez takes part in a panel during WSJ’s The Future of Everything Festival at Spring Studios on May 8, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
He captioned the video, “Waking up on my birthday like a kid! But the night may bring out my birthday suit.”
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The day became more special when A-Rod received a heartwarming wish from his ex-teammate and longtime friend Derek Jeter. On A-Rod’s post, Jeter left a comment that read, “Happy Bday!”
A-Rod also received birthday wishes from ex-teammates CC Sabathia and Andruw Jones. Sabathia commented, “Happy Birthday OG,” while Jones declared him a coach, “HBD Coach.”
Fans say happy birthday to A-Rod
Taking to Twitter, A-Rod’s fans also poured birthday wishes him the best on his 47th. One fan came up with all MLB records of Alex Rodriguez and asked if he should be in the Hall of Fame or not.
Happy Birthday, Álex Rodríguez: 3X AL MVP 14X All-Star 10X Silver Slugger 5X AL Home Run Leader 2X Gold Glove 1996 Batting Title (.358) 2009 World Series Champ 117.6 WAR 3115 Hits 696 Home Runs 2086 RBIs 329 Stolen Bases .295 Hitter with 140 OPS+ Would you put A-Rod in HOF?
Another fan named Emily shared a brief clip of A-Rod and called him a legend of the game. Her tweet reads, “Happy birthday to the man, the myth, the legend.”
Happy birthday to the man, the myth, the legend: @AROD 🥳🥳🥳
Side note, happy birthday to @AROD the best right handed hitter of all time
Like him or not. No one can ignore Alex Rodriguez’s vigorous personality. Such is the aura he has created around himself. But do you think MLB should make an exception and include him in the Hall of Fame?
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