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“Three teams called me to give those four home runs that I was missing, but after talking to my mom and my siblings, I decided that 696 with the Yankees meant more than 700 with another uniform,” expressed the former third baseman.
Rodríguez also addressed the emotional complexity of not yet being inducted into the Hall of Fame, despite his impressive baseball resume: 696 home runs, multiple MVPs, thousands of RBIs, stolen bases, and an undeniable legacy.
“Of course it hurts. But as my mom says, a woman of faith: she prays every day for me to be in the Hall alongside Pedro Martínez and Big Papi. I share that faith,” Rodríguez said with emotion.
During the interview, he also praised his idols and colleagues, highlighting Barry Bonds as the best baseball player of all time and Michael Jordan over LeBron James in basketball.
Regarding the possibility of becoming a manager, he was emphatic:
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“I don’t have the patience. I admire those who do it, but it’s not for me.”
Currently, Alex finds his connection to baseball as a commentator on FOX Sports, where he works with legends like Derek Jeter and David Ortiz. He revealed that this role allows him to stay connected to his great passion, baseball, and to the Dominican community that faithfully follows him.
“I didn’t know how many Dominican people watched our show on FOX. For many, it’s like a soap opera. That fills my heart.”
