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Alex Rodriguez, often referred to by his nickname "A-Rod," is widely recognized for his extensive career in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on July 27, 1975, in New York City, Rodriguez grew up with a deep love for baseball, a passion that would eventually lead him to become one of the sport's most talked-about figures.
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Alex Rodriguez ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
91%
Power
99%
Bunting
64%
Drag
67%
Vision
88%
Discipline
84%
Clutch
100%
Durability
91%
Speed
70%
Arm Str
75%
Arm Acc
59%
Reaction
89%
Fielding
89%
Stealing
83%
Baserunning
77%
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