About Alex Rodriguez Jerseys and T-Shirts for Adults and Kids
An Alex Rodriguez jersey or A-Rod Youth Jersey is sure to get a lot of comments these days, as Alex and the Yankees continue in their winning ways. To understand who Alex Rodriguez is, and why wearing his jersey is such an honor, it is useful to know more about his history as a player and some of his more notable achievements.
Drafted first overall by the Seattle Mariners in 1993, there was a moment when it seemed that he would not play baseball at all. The University of Miami was recruiting him to play quarterback for their football team, but fortunately the baseball gods intervened to ensure that there was not going to be an Alex Rodriguez football jersey.
Skipping college altogether to become a Major League starter at the age of 18, Rodriguez was the youngest player in history for the Mariners. He put up good numbers for the team, and even hit for the cycle in 1997. His powerful bat and gold glove defense made him a very wanted player who was sure to demand a big money contract. By 2000 he was a free agent, setting up shop with the Texas Rangers for the most lucrative contract in the history of baseball, $252 million. While an effective player, hitting over 50 home runs three years in a row, the Ranges could no longer afford him and so in 2004 was he was traded to the New York Yankees. The official number on an Alex Rodriguez jersey had to change from 3 to 13 to make the switch, as the number 3 jersey had been retired by the Yankees in honor of Babe Ruth. He also had to step down as shortstop and move to Third base, as the Yankees shortstop was Derek Jeter. At the Yankees, his first season was impressive. His stats started matching records by Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Jimmie Foxx.
He added fuel to the Red Sox rivalry and set post season records for most runs in a single game in 2004 against Boston. However, after a strong start, his 2006 season was harshly criticized. Hanging up that Alex Rodriguez jersey for good was out of the question, so he went out and reinvented his game instead. When he returned for the 2007 season he had done a full makeover, from appearance to batting style, and was an even more dangerous hitter than before. In the fall of 2007, he joined the 500 Home Run Club, an extremely elite society and was crown American League MVP. Leveraging his success, he opted out of his previous contract and negotiated a new $275 million contract, with a further incentive if he breaks the all-time 762 home run record held by Barry Bonds. He is currently mid-way through the 600's, but with years to play on his contract and a nice home with the Yankees, bets are on that he will do it.
Buying an Alex Rodriguez jersey now is a chance to have one ready for autographing on that historic day. Alex will be a Hall of Famer one day and I’m sure the Jersey he is inducted in will be a NY Yankees Alex Rodriguez Jersey. A-rod is the Mickey Mantle of our time, excelling at the plate and on the field. Kids all over New York are looking for Alex Rodriguez Youth Jerseys. At GrandSlamNewYork.com we carry Alex Rodriguez Jerseys and T-Shirts for all ages Infant through Adult, at the lowest prices Guaranteed.