When I grew up, baseball was the No. 1 sport. Alex Rodriguez baseballgrowsport Change image and share on social
When I entered the pros, I was a young kid in the major leagues. I was 18 years old, right out of high school. I thought I knew everything, and I clearly didn't. Alex Rodriguez enterhighkid Change image and share on social
When I arrived in Texas in 2001, I felt an enormous amount of pressure. I felt like I had all the weight of the world on top of me, and I needed to perform, and perform at a high level every day. Alex Rodriguez amountarriveday Change image and share on social
I will say this: when you take any substance, especially in baseball, it's half mental and half physical. If you take this glass of water and you say, 'I'm going to be a better baseball player,' then you probably will be. Alex Rodriguez baseballglasshalf share on social
I had a great year and left my guts out on the field. Alex Rodriguez fieldgreatgut Change image and share on social
Winners live in the present tense. People who come up short are consumed with future or past. I want to be living in the now. Alex Rodriguez consumefuturelive Change image and share on social
I can't really decide for other people what to think. Alex Rodriguez decidepeople Change image and share on social
I never like to think about going back; I only look forward. Alex Rodriguez backforward Change image and share on social
I'm a terrible singer. I feel lucky to play baseball. You can't be gifted in everything. Alex Rodriguez baseballfeelgift Change image and share on social
I've been humbled by the reception I've received everywhere. Alex Rodriguez havehumblereceive Change image and share on social