Yankees Legend Alex Rodriguez Announces Personal News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Apr 10, 2026 1:42 PM ET

The New York Yankees have had plenty of legends throughout their history, and Alex Rodriguez remains one of the best to ever wear the uniform. The 50-year-old infielder spent 12 seasons in pinstripes after being traded from the Texas Rangers. He helped New York capture the 2009 World Series title, which remains the franchise’s most recent championship.

Rodriguez is one of the most accomplished players of his generation, a member of the 3,000-hit club, a player who hit nearly 700 career home runs, and a three-time MVP. He earned 14 All-Star selections, 10 Silver Slugger Awards and two Gold Glove Awards. While his track record suggests he belongs in the Hall of Fame, he was not inducted due to his season-long suspension for PEDs in 2014.

Former MLB player Alex Rodriguez. © Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Even so, Rodriguez has built a second career after baseball defined by business success and long-term vision. He founded and still owns A-Rod Corp, an investment firm he has operated for more than 30 years, building high-growth businesses and managing real estate, sports and entertainment investments.

One of his most prominent ventures is his role as a co-owner of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. Rodriguez has made it clear that he wanted to turn his MLB earnings into something lasting, and he has done exactly that.

On Thursday, he took another step in shaping his post-playing legacy. Through his Instagram story, Rodriguez announced the launch of the Alex Rodriguez Entrepreneurship Program at his alma mater, Westminster Christian School in Miami.

“What a moment coming back to my High School to launch the Alex Rodriguez Entrepreneurship Program,” Rodriguez wrote. While full details of the program have not yet been released, Rodriguez shared a video of himself walking onto a stage to a round of applause from students and faculty.

For Rodriguez, the moment carried a personal weight that went beyond business or branding. Returning to the place where his journey began and offering students a path he never had reflects how he views this stage of his life.

It is no longer about home runs or awards but about giving young people the tools to build something meaningful, just as he once set out to do.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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