Alex Rodriguez Quotes & Sayings

I'm fighting for my life, I have to defend myself. If I don't defend myself, no one else will. — Alex Rodriguez

I'm a terrible singer. I feel lucky to play baseball. You can't be gifted in everything. — Alex Rodriguez

I don't expect people to feel sorry for me. My teammates get more upset about the criticism and booing than I do. — Alex Rodriguez

I like to score and drive in runs more than pay attention to batting average. — Alex Rodriguez

I just don't see the light. Where is the light? What am I in this for? — Alex Rodriguez

I believe a champion wins in his mind first, then plays the game, not the other way around. — Alex Rodriguez

I love the challenge of the game. I love the work. My goal right now is to have a season next year that will make people forget about this one. I'll use things like this for motivation. I'm pumped. I'm hungry. — Alex Rodriguez

I've learned in my career, it is much better to be recognized for all the great things you do on the field. — Alex Rodriguez

I'm not a real vocal guy, but sometimes you need to kick someone in the ass. — Alex Rodriguez

I want to be known as a good major-leaguer, and good major-leaguers work to become good. — Alex Rodriguez

Playing the game was the easy part. The real work was in the preparation. — Alex Rodriguez

Whether I hit .260 or .320, the bottom line here is to win. — Alex Rodriguez

I've done a lot of growing up and realized a lot of things. — Alex Rodriguez

Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance. — Alex Rodriguez

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

If my life depended on it - if my daughter's life depended on it - I'd want Mariano Rivera closing. Wouldn't you? — Alex Rodriguez

I don't care if people like me or not. Respect is more important. — Alex Rodriguez

Looks aren't the number one thing. They have to have class, intelligence, then looks. If I was the ugliest SOB in the world it would be a lot easier. — Alex Rodriguez

It's tougher when you're established. Before, I'd see 13, 14, 15 pitches that I could drive in a game. Now, I see one, two or three, so I have to be better. — Alex Rodriguez

It is hard to ignore that is reality. But, at the same time, it still comes down to sound baseball decisions, farm systems and then execution on the field by the players. There are a lot of components to that (other) than just saying it is the highest salary. — Alex Rodriguez

I kept thinking my father would come back, But he never did. — Alex Rodriguez

I want to build a positive image that will last my career. — Alex Rodriguez

Walking the streets of New York, a lot of people are cheering me on. It feels good. — Alex Rodriguez

People now are beginning to cheer for me. I've never heard that before.. Maybe things are turning a bit. — Alex Rodriguez

I do my best hitting when I'm walking. That means I'm relaxed and my pitch recognition is a lot better. — Alex Rodriguez

I truly believe my job starts the minute I leave the baseball field. Going out and catching ground balls and hitting, that's a job, and that's what I've wanted to do ever since I was a kid. But when you think about leaving that field, that's when the job and the demands really start. In New York, Seattle, every city. The community, the media, business stuff. You have to stay on a narrow path. — Alex Rodriguez

I'm not impulsive at all - except about buying clothes. That's my biggest weakness. — Alex Rodriguez

I'm having a hard time finding a date. I don't trust any women I meet. I'm very skeptical. — Alex Rodriguez

There is a difference between image and reputation. Image is nice. Reputation is developed over an entire career. Reputation is what I'm searching for. — Alex Rodriguez

Keep reading books, stay in school. I encourage kids to read as much as they can, I challenge you to read a book every two weeks, like I try to. — Alex Rodriguez

You always dream about being on a baseball card. It's kind of funny when you finally see it. — Alex Rodriguez

No player should have to go through what I have been dealing with, and I am exhausting all options to ensure not only that I get justice, but that players' contracts and rights are protected through the next round of bargaining. — Alex Rodriguez

Be respectful. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Respect the lowest rank and the highest rank and you'll never get in trouble. — Alex Rodriguez

You can take my cars or my house, just don't mess with my clothes. — Alex Rodriguez

I only look forward. I can't get all caught up in what I've done. I still have plenty to accomplish in the game. Hopefully, I'm just scratching the surface. — Alex Rodriguez

Anyone can forget about talent, but if you're a good person, your name will be remembered a long time. — Alex Rodriguez

I want to be known as Dominican-that's what I am, 100 percent ... I have a duty and responsibility to continue the legacy of Dominicans in baseball. — Alex Rodriguez

My mother's the most special person in my life ... I consider her my MVP: Most Valuable Parent. — Alex Rodriguez

Fear of failure is what fuels me, keeps me on edge and sharp. I'm not as good when I'm comfortable. — Alex Rodriguez

I've never experienced- besides the birth of my two daughters-the feeling of winning a world championship in New York in the new stadium. It's something I'll never forget. — Alex Rodriguez

I think it's just getting comfortable in New York City, comfortable in your own skin. — Alex Rodriguez

You can have fun, respect the game and also play it hard. When you have that combination, you're going to put yourself in a position to be successful. — Alex Rodriguez

Back then it was a different culture. It was very loose. I was young. I was stupid. — Alex Rodriguez

There's no place like New York. And I found out that until you go through it for a season, you really don't know it. — Alex Rodriguez

Always follow your dreams, don't let anyone tell you that you can't be something. — Alex Rodriguez

I had a great year and left my guts out on the field. — Alex Rodriguez

I want to be the best, and the best work. You have to earn what you get, and you have to work to keep it. — Alex Rodriguez

Balsamic vinaigrette, Tabasco, and giblets. Then let it boil. — Alex Rodriguez

I'm focussing on what I haven't attained, not what I have. A lot has come to me early. I don't want to get consumed with that. 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. My goal is to play one full game in the now, but I haven't even gotten past the first inning yet. I start thinking about where my mom is or if my dogs have been fed. The average human has 2,000 thoughts a day. The really accomplished have 1,500 because you can focus longer. I need to learn how to focus longer. — Alex Rodriguez

We (Derek Jeter and I) want to kill each other. I think we both drive each other and motivate each other. But, when we're off the field, we're like family. I think the nice thing about it is we became good friends before we even mad it to the big leagues. That makes it more of a healthy relationship. — Alex Rodriguez

Well, Milwaukee is a special place to me. It's where I started my career playing in Appleton. Getting cheered on the road is something I haven't been use to. — Alex Rodriguez

Why do people sing Take Me Out to The Ballgame when they're already there? — Alex Rodriguez

I've done a lot of special things in this game, and for none of that to be considered clutch, it's an injustice. — Alex Rodriguez

This is how I define grace: you're on the main stage, and it looks like it has been rehearsed 100 times, everything goes so smoothly. That's where I get my confidence and success, from knowing that I have an edge because I know I'm prepared. — Alex Rodriguez

When you think small and up the middle, good things happen. — Alex Rodriguez

Some things are meant to be and if it was, you will know it. — Alex Rodriguez

We (Derek Jeter and I) always talk about getting old, gray, and fat when our careers are over and just having a good time. He's like me. He wants to have a good time and be a good person. It's a weird situation for us. It's just like we're looking in the mirror. the only difference is I'm on the West Coast and he's on the East Coast. — Alex Rodriguez