There he became an excellent ballplayer at Westminster Christian High School, and in 1993 the Seattle Mariners selected Rodriguez as the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. He made his debut with the Mariners at age 18, playing shortstop.

What position did Alex Rodriguez play in baseball?

Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975, in New York, New York), is an American former baseball player, widely regarded as one of the best in the history of the game. He played third baseman for the New York Yankees and played shortstop for the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners.

Was A-Rod a better shortstop than Jeter?

Baseball Hall of Fame 2020: Derek Jeter is a Yankees great, but Alex Rodriguez was a better shortstop, says Pete Rose. ... And the answer is A-Rod. As far as Jeter is concerned, he's the winningest shortstop in the history of baseball, and that's where I put the line on Jeter.