Former Seattle Mariners Star Earns College Student $10,000 with Half-Court Shot
Former Seattle Mariners star Alex Rodriguez had an eventful day on Sunday, helping a college student at Bucknell University win $10,000.
A-Rod was at Bucknell to speak about business, but he was invited to take the half-court shot.
Per ESPN:
The three-time MVP was at Bucknell to speak about his company Jump Platforms, which he founded with two other entrepreneurs, Jordy Leiser and Marc Lore. Leiser is a Bucknell trustee
You can see the shot below:
Alex Rodriguez casually banking in a half court shot to win 10 grand for a Bucknell student pic.twitter.com/bIX7LdXsCk
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) February 23, 2025
That's great stuff, and that student is certainly lucky to have A-Rod as the ultimate "phone-a-friend!"
Drafted No. 1 overall in the 1993 MLB Draft, Rodriguez made his debut with the Mariners in 1994, staying through the 2000 season. He made the All-Star team four times with the Mariners and won a batting title in 1996. He also hit 42 homers and stole 46 bases in an incredible 1999 season. He helped the Mariners to the playoffs in the 1995, 1997 and 2000 seasons.
Despite hitting 696 career home runs and being one of the most talented players in history, Rodriguez is unlikely to get into the Hall of Fame because of his admitted steroid use.
In addition to the Mariners, he played for the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees, winning a World Series with the Yankees in 2009.
In his post-playing days, Rodriguez has become big in business, even appearing on the popular show "Shark Tank." He also is set to assume majority ownership of the Minnesota Timbwerwolves of the NBA.
He also works for FOX on its baseball coverage.
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