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Former Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees shortstop Alex Rodriguez was named the No. 1 shortstop in baseball since 1947, according to MLB Network’s “Prime 9.”
The Network posted the following on social media:
The only player in MLB history with:
It’s an interesting selection given Rodriguez’s complex history. A former No. 1 pick in the draft, Rodriguez put together a Hall of Fame career – one which he derailed after admitted steroid use and suspension.
As a result of that scandal, he hasn’t made the Baseball Hall of Fame yet, but he has undergone a fascinating public perception facelift through his broadcasting work with ESPN and FOX over the last several years.
He beat out revered shortstops like Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr., Ozzie Smith and others for this honor.
All in all, Rodriguez spent 22 years in the big leagues with those three teams. He starred for Seattle from 1994-2000, Texas from 2001-2003 and the Yankees from 2004-2016, minus the 2014 season when he was suspended.
He was a 14-time All-Star, a two-time Gold Glover, a 10-time Silver Slugger, a three-time MVP and a batting champion.