In Photos: Alex Rodriguez gets recognized in Latin American baseball Hall of Fame alongside other MLB icons

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Alex Rodriguez gets recognized in Latin American baseball Hall of Fame alongside other MLB icons (Source: Imagn)

Former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez hasn't been inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame, which features many players from his era. However, he has been inducted into the Latin American Baseball Hall of Fame.

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On Tuesday, Rodriguez attended the Latin American Baseball Hall of Fame event with his mother, Lourdes Rodriguez, and girlfriend, Jaclyn Cordeiro. The 14-time All-Star was inducted alongside Alfonso Soriano, Johan Santana, Felix Hernandez and Andruw Jones.

Sharing photos from the event, Rodriguez wrote:

“What an unforgettable night in the Dominican Republic! Thank you to the Latin American Baseball Hall of Fame @salondelafamalatino for this incredible honor. To be recognized alongside iconic Latin players I’ve admired and played with is truly humbling.”
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“Celebrating this moment surrounded by my family, friends, and the vibrant Dominican spirit made it even more special. This is for the DR, where dreams are born and legends are made! 💙⚾ #HallOfFame #LatinoPride”

In some photos, Alex Rodriguez can be seen holding his Latin American Baseball Hall of Fame award alongside other inducted players, who are also holding their awards on stage. Rodriguez and his family traveled to the Dominican Republic for the event on his private jet.

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Rodriguez is seen posing with his fitness expert girlfriend, Jaclyn Cordeiro, in one of the shared photos. Cordeiro also took some snapshots, posing and hugging Rodriguez’s mother.


Alex Rodriguez shares message of gratitude after winning the Latin American baseball Hall of Fame award

After the Latin American Baseball Hall of Fame event on Tuesday, Alex Rodriguez took to Instagram and posted a video message expressing his gratitude for the honor. He said:

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"Hi everyone. I want to say thanks to the Latin American Baseball Hall of Fame. I’m so honored to enter the Hall of Fame tonight with four of my great friends—Johan Santana, Alfonso Soriano, Felix Hernandez, and one of my best friends, Andruw Jones. It was a beautiful night. I brought my mom, my brother Joe, my sister Susi, Miss Lourdes, a few other friends, and Jac. So much thanks. Thanks, bye!”
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Over his 22-year career in Major League Baseball, Alex Rodriguez built a decorated resume, becoming a three-time AL MVP, a two-time Gold Glove Award winner, a 10-time Silver Slugger Award winner, a four-time AL Hank Aaron Award recipient and a 2009 World Champion.

During his career, he played for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees.

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