Alex Rodriguez is a former professional baseball player who played for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners. He was nicknamed 'A-Rod' and is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. He holds numerous records, including most home runs by a shortstop and most career grand slams. He was a 14-time All-Star and won three American League MVP awards. Rodriguez retired in 2016 after 22 seasons in Major League Baseball.