Alex Rodriguez’s impact on baseball is undeniable. As one of MLB’s all-time greats, he ended his career just four home runs short of the elusive 700 mark, yet his achievements are impressive enough to stand on their own.
Securing a World Series championship was no easy feat for Rodriguez; he had to make his way to the New York Yankees and only managed to win a single ring across 12 seasons with them.
Despite his memorable stints with the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, Rodriguez is primarily recognized for his time as a Yankee. A-Rod finally hung up his cleats at 41 after wrapping up the 2016 season. Post-retirement, he has remained active as a broadcaster for Fox Sports’ MLB segment, alongside engaging in various business endeavors.
While he possesses numerous skills, his most surprising talent might be unexpected to some. On Wednesday, Rodriguez shared a video of himself energetically “signing 7,000 pieces of baseball memorabilia in 2 hours,” humorously captioning it with “My hand hurts” and a laughing emoji.
He signed an array of items, including trading cards, baseballs, bats, photos, and jerseys from all three teams he represented. Almost a decade after retiring, Rodriguez’s brand remains influential. Particularly in the realm of memorabilia, which never seems to lose its appeal, A-Rod continues to be a significant figure.