Alex Rodrigues

By: Mark Altmyer

Biography• His full name is Alexander Emmanuel Rodrigues. •He was born on July 27, 1975. •He was born in Washington Heights New York City.•When he was four years old he and his parents moved to the Dominican Republic then to Miami, Florida. •In high school he was hitting .505 with 9 home runs, 36 RBIs, and 35 steals. •Alex Rodrigues muy es deportista. •El chico es bueno.

First Acomplishment

• Won a MVP in 2003 with the Texas Rangers. • He won this by having 124 runs, 181 hits, 47 home

runs, and 118 RBIs. He had a .298 average. • Won another MVP in 2005 with the New York Yankees. • He won this by having 124 runs, 194 hits, 48 home runs, and

130 RBIs. He had a .321 average.• He won another MVP with the Yankees in 2007.• He won this one by having 143 runs, 183 hits, 54 home runs,

and 156 RBIs. He had a .314 average.• El chico es deportista.• Alex Rodrigues es trabajador.

Second Accomplishment

• Won a silver slugger in 1996. • Won another in 1998 and 2000. • He won even more in 2002, 2001,

2003, and in 2005. • Finally he won his last ones in

2008 and 2007.• El chico es interesante. • Alex Rodrigues es favorito.

Legacy• Alex’s career has not ended yet so no one knows

what legacy he will leave behind.• He might leave behind a legacy of not giving up. • This might happen because he became one of the

most beloved players in baseball. • He might leave behind a legacy of failure. • This might happen because his career might hit a low

point when it ends. • This might also happen because he used steroids

once in his career.