Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez, representing the Rangers in Backyard Baseball 2003

## About

**Alex Rodriguez** is a 3-time MVP and 14-time all-star infielder who played in MLB from 1994 to 2016. He represents the Seattle Mariners in Backyard Baseball 2001 and the Texas Rangers in Backyard Baseball 2003, one of two players to switch teams between versions, the other being Jason Giambi.

Alex Rodriguez was likely added to *Backyard Baseball 2001* at the last minute, as Ken Griffey Jr. was traded from the Mariners to the Reds about two months before the game's release. Further evidence for this comes from the fact that Rodriguez has the highest ID value (player 60 when indexed) among all the pros, and the pro clones are assigned in alphabetical order, with A-Rod's being Zoe Mallory.

In *Backyard Baseball 2003*, his pro clone is Wendy Parsons.

## Scouting Reports

### Backyard Baseball 2001 and 2003

Alex Rodriguez

Alex has several above-average attributes. His batting power is a 75, his throwing strength is a 75, and his glove is the best of all at 85. He also has solid speed, at 85/100.

## League History

### BBL

#### Season 1

In the inaugural BBL draft, A-Rod was taken 14th overall in the 2nd round by coach GreenDayEagles of the Melonheads, although he was eventually traded to coach GSchlim of the Fishes. The Fishes didn't have a great season, but Alex had a decent time.

#### Season 2

The next season, Alex was taken 15th overall in the 2nd round by coach Ellman of the Indians. Alex had a season similar to his previous one, and also stole 17 bases in a speedy lineup.

#### Season 3

With an expanded playing field, Alex dropped to 39th overall in the 2nd round, where he was taken by coach psanchez55 of the Astros. In psanchez's intense grounderball attack, A-Rod was fantastic, leading the team with 47 doubles and batting a team-high 0.831.

#### Season 4

A-Rod was taken 31st overall in the second round by coach DeshaunRayban of the Tigers, who eventually traded him to coach aesnop of the Mariners, A-Rod's 2001 real life team. The Season 4 Mariners are, so far, the only team in BBL history to go 14-0, and A-Rod was a big part of it. He played catcher for the AI, and on the user side, he batted 0.738 and stole 50 bases. For his defensive efforts, he won the Goldie Glove Award.

#### Season 5

Alex went in the second round again, this time with the 39th overall pick by coach Callie of the White Sox. Stats were not well kept for this team.

#### Season 6

In Season 6, Alex was taken 32nd overall in the second round by coach jyknight of the Pirates. A-Rod was one of the team's leaders, scoring the most runs, stealing the most bases, and tied for the team lead in home runs.

#### Season 7

A-Rod was drafted 32nd overall in the second straight season, this time by coach Kiiiiiiiiiiiiis of the Cubs. The Cubs certainly needed A-Rod, as he batted 0.733 and led the team in RBIs with 28.

#### Season 8

A-Rod slipped to the 42nd overall pick in the 2nd round, where he was selected by coach SilverBullet102 of the Giants. The Giants had a miserable season, going 0-14, and Alex had a forgettable season. Although he was one of two Giants to bat over 0.500.

#### Season 9

In Season 9, with pro position locks removed, A-Rod's draft stock slipped slightly, as he was drafted 54th overall in the 3rd round by coach Yurya of the Monsters. The tandem of A-Rod and Derek Jeter gave the Monsters a tenacious defense. At the plate, Alex bounced back from his previous season and batted 0.588 with 4 homers, 16 RBIs, and 18 runs scored.

#### Season 10

##### 2001

In Season 10, Alex made a double appearance. In the 2001 league, he was drafted 47th overall in the 3rd round by coach AnjouPays of the Devil Rays. A-Rod led the team with a 0.630 batting average and was a nasty shortstop in the field as well.

##### 2003

In the 2003 league of Season 10, Alex had more of a struggle. He was drafted 36th overall in the second round by coach SilverBullet102 of the Orioles and teamed up with Derek Jeter once again. A-Rod had one of his worst seasons ever, batting a career low 0.442 with no home runs and just 1 RBI on the season. However, he was the Orioles' all-star representative.

## Trivia

* Alex Rodriguez has a slight nerf when playing at Scrapco Field in *Backyard Baseball 2003*. This may be a reference to him leaving the Mariners for the Rangers in free agency. The Mariners played at Safeco Field at the time, and the game's developers were well-known to be Mariners fans.
* Alex Rodriguez has pitched one inning in his BBL career, in Season 3 for the Astros. He went three up, three down, and didn't strike anybody out.
* Alex Rodriguez is the only player in BBL history to play on a 14-0 team and an 0-14 team.