The present is a gift wonderful words of a great an athlete A Rod ❤️ I am a Braves fan all the way ❤️ Chipper Jones wow, what a great legend he is😌 . And the Braves have won it that was awesome I’m smiling thinking about that day that was awesome a beautiful day thank you A Rod.. You are a gifted star ⭐️ Thank you for the clips and the reminder ❣️ You are married to the most beautiful woman in the universe.. We are truly blessed ❤️
I love how you have stayed in the game of baseball even though you don’t play anymore. A lot of players retire and never hear from them again but the RUclips videos, broadcasting and interviews with the young players and teaching young kids is exactly what is needed. Good job!
I love it. This is the type of insight that you never hear from coaches at any youth level. I’m very thankful that you played baseball because the game is very lucky to have someone like you in it, helping out young ballplayers like this 👍
I feel you but in youth baseball, I don't think you need to worry about seeing tipped pitches, I think the main focus is fundamentals. If I were a coach, idc if my youth player goes 0-3 as long as his swing is good and follows basic fundamentals.
I love how AROD went from public enemy #1 on the field to the most lovable and insightful commentator and ambassador for the game. Unreal video - wish I knew this back in the day
You could attribute it to his growth and maturity as a man, but I never really hated the guy when he played. He wasn't loveable, but I think people were too hard on the guy.
Whooooaaaaaaa! I'm a 40 year old lifetime A-Rod hater (although I also once tried to knock a players glove off while running the bases) but after watching this video my opinion has drastically changed. To hear him talk about the game within the game and paying attention to every single pitch gave me goose bumps. Definitely the right way to play the game of baseball and how I try to teach to my son. I always thought A-Rod got by on his elite athleticism and god given talent but its great to hear about how he used every possible aspect of baseball to his advantage that he could and I love that he is giving back to the game and if kids really start to listen to all the great teachings and advice he's been handing out this last year or two I really think it could lead to the sport becoming better than ever and reverse this current trend of strikeouts and homeruns and not much else. Great job and keep up the good work!
I used to defend him against all of my friends until he got caught lying about using juice for so long. But yeah, he genuinely humbled and realized how bad he screw up. Now Jenny baby I still can't stand. And I'm puertorican.
I have never played baseball or really even watched but I'm watching this in the most intense and intent way. It's the delivery...great speaker and teacher!
Alex, thank you for staying involved in baseball after retirement. I've been a Yankee fan my entire life. Loved watching you play your entire career with all teams. You always played hard no matter what the circumstance was. Your commentating is great, and you are a wonderful teacher. So much you have learned. Thank you and god bless.
I think what alot of casual fans don't realize, and what I love so much about the game, is how much it is centered on the little things that can often times be overlooked if you're not paying attention. Baseball has taught me so much about life in general, it's why i'll always be a diehard fan. Thank you Alex for all of your little insights.
I have never heard anyone ever making a philosophical point of life out of baseball analogy.....that has been one of the greatest video I have ever seen in my life. Gracias Alex...as a father I will definitely will use this quote with my children. Baseball is a beautiful sport...and even more beautiful when explained by someone that can make sense ...not too many great players have the abilities to put it in words. Say hi to the family and stay strong together.
It is so cool to see a huge Baseball star having a youtube channel and producing content. Arod seems like one of the most personable celebrities. Love the vids.
These are some great tips while the most important advice was to focus on the entire game. Not just your at bats or your stats. The entire game being focused is a win and that's that!
Best way to figure out the pitch is to look at ARod in the field. He will tell you what is coming and sabotage his own teammates. But only if you cheat like him when he is at the plate.
Tell Jennifer i Said heyyy❤️ love you guys! Heeees back, love Watching you talk about baseball, because is your passion! ⚾️⚾️🙌🏽 the present is a blessing! 👏🏼
Mr. Rodriguez, as polarizing a figure you were as an athlete, you're an amazing teacher, coach and family man, and you're winning me over again. You're a great in my book and I look forward to more of these clips, tips and HoF shoutouts.
Mr. Rodriguez, thank you for the videos. I’m a huge fan of the game. I could never play, but I love watching and listening to guys like you who have so much passion for the game. The instructional videos, the stories about the game, sometimes I just can’t get enough. Thanks again.
Thank you Alex Rodriguez...I just sent this to my godson Matthew . He's batting .773 in travel ball right now with a 1.586 slugging. He will love it! - Chris
This video really brought the real life realities of the game to me for the first time. I never thought that paying really big attention was so important. Focusing and staying focused is essential. Thanks Alex!!
Excellent presentation sir! You were a superb ballplayer and you may be an even better teacher. What a great resource for young upcoming players! As a Canadian and Blue Jay's fan I always enjoyed watching you play in Toronto. It is a pleasure to see you succeeding in all facets of your post-baseball career! Thanks for being you and helping make others better!
Alex. Thank you for taking the time to do videos like this one. Not many pros take the time to share such valuable information. God Bless You! Give my boy Ivan a Shout Out he loves the game and hopes to play as long as possible!
FYI. I listened to your video on technique on swinging a bat. Smooth and level. Lol My husband threw a ball at me. I hit every one with power. He was amazed. Then I said Arod coached me. Lol we’re 73 &. 74. We always use to have family games. At 73 YOU improved my swing. Now I ready but need a sub runner
man im so happy ur making vids again. im 58 love the ny mets my whole life til i was about 50. now i cant stand them. but if you AROD buy the NY METS i will be a mets lover for life again. the people need a great guy like you to get the mets back on track. MUCH RESPECT
Hi Alex! I used to have the honor of taking care of you at BrickTop's in Coral Gables as the manager back in the day. You were always so respectful and appreciative of my staff. This video is great! I now work in Palm Beach and coach my son's travel team and just shared this with them. If you ever get up to Palm Beach, please don't hesitate to call me at the BrickTop's here. Thanks for the great post as this will definitely help our team.
Best baseball player ever! My first love is baseball then basketball, one thing in common, I always tell my kiddos, elite athletes have an immense intense focus, it can really be applied anywhere, good to see ARod sharing knowledge
This man is a true baseball 🌟 can't understand yet why you retired (in my opinion) earlier. When I was in DR everybody was crazy at every HR from Alex de los Marineros. Miss that.
Thank you so much for this! Will try it out in games, more tips like these please! They are helpful and people would love hearing them from a great player like you!
Akex, excelentes tips. sobre todo lo de ver el blanco de la bola en la mano del lanzador. Cuando jugaba siempre me gustaba observar los movimientos del pitcher antes de lanzar. Estas informaciones son muy buenas para los muchachos jóvenes aplicarlas.
One thing about the best players is their ability to take a step back and go back to the basics and get back to their comfort zone...taking time to master your craft is hard but even harder when baseball is a game designed for you to fail...
Great pitching tips! My son Matt DeSalvo played with you on the Yankees in 2007. He speaks very highly of you and how well you treated him. He is now a successful baseball instructor and youth coach. I'm going to share your videos with him if you don't mind.
I've found videos by Mike Piazza and Arod to be the most helpful for hitting. You don't realize how smart these guys are until you see them explaining this stuff.
Back when I played in High School, there was this kid whom would ALWAYS hit every single of my pitches, no kidding. His father was the opposing team's coach and he was the freaking master of reading pitchers movements. Thanks to him, I noticed that I was doing exactly what tip #3 says (I only had fastball, changeup and slider).
Nice one Arod.. im a big fan from the Philippines.. people may forget how good u are but we never forget how u love the game of baseball by sharing your knowledge to the next generation.. 👊
I wish I had information like this or players that were willing to connect with fans the way you and Trevor Bauer do to teach the game back when I was playing in little league and high school
Alex you are the man the best thanks for giving back hope you find a beautiful lady for your family you have a beautiful attitude about sports and family
Alex! This is great stuff! Big fan for sure. Looking for a good vid on slap techniques with a close play at first. Often I find myself tapping weak to the right side and I wish I could just discreetly swipe the ball free and get myself to second.
I used to play baseball as a teenager and I never saw anyone teaching those important tips, thanks Legend my fav player ever, saludos desde Berlin, Germany, I'm dominican too ;)
I know Alex will never read this, but Alex: I'm sorry I ever doubted you. It was a hell of a journey watching you play. When you got caught cheating, thus bringing a black stain to your career and probably killing your chances at the hall, I'll admit I threw the towel in on you. But you took your punishment like the man that you are and always were. And since leaving the jersey behind you've grown into one hell of a voice for baseball. I wish you nothing but the best man. Kudos to you.
What an age we live in where there's a direct line for Alex freakin' Rodriguez to coach folks for free. God bless the internet.
So many resources yet no one uses them
True I think the interest is the greatest invention ever
'The present is a gift, that's why its called the present" never heard that before but I love that quote! So powerful and true!
Yess! Exactly!
That line made me smile
It’s from Kong fu panda
@Alex Rodriguez You’re my favorite MLB player. You inspire me to play my greatest on the field. Thanks for this information !!!
The present is a gift wonderful words of a great an athlete A Rod ❤️ I am a Braves fan all the way ❤️ Chipper Jones wow, what a great legend he is😌 . And the Braves have won it that was awesome I’m smiling thinking about that day that was awesome a beautiful day thank you A Rod.. You are a gifted star ⭐️ Thank you for the clips and the reminder ❣️ You are married to the most beautiful woman in the universe.. We are truly blessed ❤️
I love how you have stayed in the game of baseball even though you don’t play anymore. A lot of players retire and never hear from them again but the RUclips videos, broadcasting and interviews with the young players and teaching young kids is exactly what is needed. Good job!
Thanks so much!
@@alexrodriguez1641 That's how the Astros got to Yu Darvish in games 2 and 7 of the 2017 World Series and to Tyler Glasnow in game 5 of fue 2019 ALDS.
@Samuel Sandate they won because of sign-stealing, at the time they were blamed for tipping pitches
@@ddookpill so what. Guy still has more baseball IQ then all of us.
@@bobbot6388 those were on the road, but maybe that's what happened in 2019???
I love it. This is the type of insight that you never hear from coaches at any youth level. I’m very thankful that you played baseball because the game is very lucky to have someone like you in it, helping out young ballplayers like this 👍
Thanks so much!
Sure! Can’t wait for next weeks video 😁
It’d be really cool to hear some stuff that Edgar Martinez taught you
I feel you but in youth baseball, I don't think you need to worry about seeing tipped pitches, I think the main focus is fundamentals. If I were a coach, idc if my youth player goes 0-3 as long as his swing is good and follows basic fundamentals.
I love how AROD went from public enemy #1 on the field to the most lovable and insightful commentator and ambassador for the game. Unreal video - wish I knew this back in the day
You could attribute it to his growth and maturity as a man, but I never really hated the guy when he played. He wasn't loveable, but I think people were too hard on the guy.
@@christophermartinez8853 People hated on him because of how much money he made. Like they would turn down a big contract. Haters, that's all.
He's a cheat, a fraud..
@Hauger The Media can make anyone a Hero or Like you said "Public Enemy #1"
"Most loveable"??
No, he's an egomaniac CHEATER who never apologized.
The rehab didn't work, at least for those paying attention.
Whooooaaaaaaa! I'm a 40 year old lifetime A-Rod hater (although I also once tried to knock a players glove off while running the bases) but after watching this video my opinion has drastically changed. To hear him talk about the game within the game and paying attention to every single pitch gave me goose bumps. Definitely the right way to play the game of baseball and how I try to teach to my son. I always thought A-Rod got by on his elite athleticism and god given talent but its great to hear about how he used every possible aspect of baseball to his advantage that he could and I love that he is giving back to the game and if kids really start to listen to all the great teachings and advice he's been handing out this last year or two I really think it could lead to the sport becoming better than ever and reverse this current trend of strikeouts and homeruns and not much else. Great job and keep up the good work!
Uff! Tht was quite a novel u wrote. 😂
There's an easier way to pick up on pitches: grab a trash can and bang on it 😁
Lmaooo
A-ROID did his cheating with drugs. ;-)
@@kentstallard6512 Makes ppl stronger but does not help them get batter at baseball or improve their fundamentals.
Still cheating.
Is A-Rod talented? Of course.
He didn't NEED to cheat. But he did.
He's a jackass.
Then u can stare at the '17 banner at minute maid
I wasn’t a huge fan of him while he was playing but he’s turned into one of my favorite guys involved in baseball
Me too
Still don’t like him. He was cheating through the 09 playoffs to win his ring
Same here!
Aaron Soto I try to forget his playing career and focus on who he is right now
I used to defend him against all of my friends until he got caught lying about using juice for so long. But yeah, he genuinely humbled and realized how bad he screw up. Now Jenny baby I still can't stand. And I'm puertorican.
A-Rod the 🐐. This man lives, eats, and breathes baseball, and I LOVE IT!
when you realize Jennifer Lopez is recording 4:18
Your Baseball Angels are
Smiling.
A wonderful selfless act of
sharing the great moments
of other players in the sport.
Genuinely one of the best quotes I have heard in a while! "The present is a gift, that's why its called the present". Powerful!
ARod, Chipper Jones, Griffey Jr, Jetter...good old days 🙂
I have never played baseball or really even watched but I'm watching this in the most intense and intent way. It's the delivery...great speaker and teacher!
"The Present Is A Gift"
Guru ARod bringing the Zen!
Love this video. I never thought about the pitcher tipping pitches.
You’re a good teacher Alex.
Thank you, Mary!
Alex, thank you for staying involved in baseball after retirement. I've been a Yankee fan my entire life. Loved watching you play your entire career with all teams. You always played hard no matter what the circumstance was. Your commentating is great, and you are a wonderful teacher. So much you have learned. Thank you and god bless.
I think what alot of casual fans don't realize, and what I love so much about the game, is how much it is centered on the little things that can often times be overlooked if you're not paying attention. Baseball has taught me so much about life in general, it's why i'll always be a diehard fan. Thank you Alex for all of your little insights.
I have never heard anyone ever making a philosophical point of life out of baseball analogy.....that has been one of the greatest video I have ever seen in my life. Gracias Alex...as a father I will definitely will use this quote with my children.
Baseball is a beautiful sport...and even more beautiful when explained by someone that can make sense ...not too many great players have the abilities to put it in words. Say hi to the family and stay strong together.
It is so cool to see a huge Baseball star having a youtube channel and producing content. Arod seems like one of the most personable celebrities. Love the vids.
Thank you, Alex! I love these kind of videos. And as a Yankees fan, I love how you ended the video with "See ya!"
You couldn’t wait for baseball to come back love your baseball moods ⚾️🙌🏻😁
can't wait!!
Alex Rodriguez Love you pal! Bless you and the fam!
thank u so much for keeping entertained in quarantine, and also learning at the same time
These are some great tips while the most important advice was to focus on the entire game. Not just your at bats or your stats. The entire game being focused is a win and that's that!
Its refreshing to hear those who played the game break down all the nuances of baseball in a fundamental way. Good stuff @Alex Rodriguez.
Awesome Alex. Thanks for the tips. As a lifelong baseball fan (1967), I am always looking for knowledge. Great job!
Thanks ARod! I don’t play baseball but this mindset is transferrable to anything. Champion mindset.
Best way to figure out the pitch is to look at ARod in the field. He will tell you what is coming and sabotage his own teammates. But only if you cheat like him when he is at the plate.
Tell Jennifer i Said heyyy❤️ love you guys! Heeees back, love Watching you talk about baseball, because is your passion! ⚾️⚾️🙌🏽 the present is a blessing! 👏🏼
Mr. Rodriguez, as polarizing a figure you were as an athlete, you're an amazing teacher, coach and family man, and you're winning me over again. You're a great in my book and I look forward to more of these clips, tips and HoF shoutouts.
I like how the home run you chose for chipper was his last career homer
its so obvious ... but wow ... the inside baseball i s so fascinating ... thank u hall fo famer alex emmanuel
I can listen to you speak about baseball all day. Great knowledge of the game!
Mr. Rodriguez, thank you for the videos. I’m a huge fan of the game. I could never play, but I love watching and listening to guys like you who have so much passion for the game. The instructional videos, the stories about the game, sometimes I just can’t get enough. Thanks again.
Thank you Alex Rodriguez...I just sent this to my godson Matthew . He's batting .773 in travel ball right now with a 1.586 slugging. He will love it! - Chris
Amazing Alex .What a privilege and great tips .thanks and blessings
This is such a great video Alex. Keep putting out content like this and build that next generation of fans! Baseball needs more ambassadors like you.
This video really brought the real life realities of the game to me for the first time. I never thought that paying really big attention was so important. Focusing and staying focused is essential. Thanks Alex!!
I learned so much about myself in the first 2 minutes of this video, I don’t think I’ll ever be the same again...Thank you Alexander
Excellent presentation sir! You were a superb ballplayer and you may be an even better teacher. What a great resource for young upcoming players! As a Canadian and Blue Jay's fan I always enjoyed watching you play in Toronto. It is a pleasure to see you succeeding in all facets of your post-baseball career! Thanks for being you and helping make others better!
I’ve been binging all our your and Jens videos! Keep up the good work!
super Cool ARod!!! Ive got so much more to watch for! Your channel is awesome, thanks so much!
Alex. Thank you for taking the time to do videos like this one. Not many pros take the time to share such valuable information. God Bless You! Give my boy Ivan a Shout Out he loves the game and hopes to play as long as possible!
Love your content Arod !! 🙌🏼👏🏼
Thanks so much!
FYI. I listened to your video on technique on swinging a bat. Smooth and level. Lol My husband threw a ball at me. I hit every one with power. He was amazed. Then I said Arod coached me. Lol we’re 73 &. 74. We always use to have family games. At 73 YOU improved my swing. Now I ready but need a sub runner
man im so happy ur making vids again.
im 58 love the ny mets my whole life til i was about 50. now i cant stand them. but if you AROD buy the NY METS i will be a mets lover for life again. the people need a great guy like you to get the mets back on track. MUCH RESPECT
Welcome back A rod Congratulations on your new year and all of your new success.
Man, I hope they bring back the World Baseball Classic. The previous one was great.
Hi Alex! I used to have the honor of taking care of you at BrickTop's in Coral Gables as the manager back in the day. You were always so respectful and appreciative of my staff. This video is great! I now work in Palm Beach and coach my son's travel team and just shared this with them. If you ever get up to Palm Beach, please don't hesitate to call me at the BrickTop's here. Thanks for the great post as this will definitely help our team.
Thanks brotha can’t wait for more of these!! Go YANKEES!!!!!!!
Need more baseball content from you. The advice is worth so much coming from you
More to come!!
Best baseball player ever! My first love is baseball then basketball, one thing in common, I always tell my kiddos, elite athletes have an immense intense focus, it can really be applied anywhere, good to see ARod sharing knowledge
Very insightful A-rod love the channel these tips are worth thousands from a player like yourself. Thanks for giving back to the game!
This man is a true baseball 🌟 can't understand yet why you retired (in my opinion) earlier. When I was in DR everybody was crazy at every HR from Alex de los Marineros. Miss that.
Thank you so much for this! Will try it out in games, more tips like these please! They are helpful and people would love hearing them from a great player like you!
Arod. Dropping that hall of famer knowledge.
Absolutely incredible info. Thank you Arod
Akex, excelentes tips. sobre todo lo de ver el blanco de la bola en la mano del lanzador. Cuando jugaba siempre me gustaba observar los movimientos del pitcher antes de lanzar. Estas informaciones son muy buenas para los muchachos jóvenes aplicarlas.
What a legend still uploading tips while baseball isn’t going on, about to make me ready for the season to start back up
I love you and your family. Much love for all of you!💛💛
One of my favorite guys for insightful and relevant commentary.
First love this channel and helps me improve
Bro was a really a student of the game..lots of knowledge....i respect it
By far my favorite player, can’t believe he has
a RUclips channel!
Profound wisdom & insight. Thank you Alex.
Hey Alex You’re my favorite MLB player. You inspire me to play my greatest on the field. Thanks for this information !!!
I love your content.... it’s so interesting and of course inspirational....
One thing about the best players is their ability to take a step back and go back to the basics and get back to their comfort zone...taking time to master your craft is hard but even harder when baseball is a game designed for you to fail...
Invaluable knowledge from one of the greatest to ever step in between the lines
I wish RUclips was around when I was a kid. So much great information shared. Would’ve made the games a lot more interesting to watch. Thanks Alex!
Great pitching tips! My son Matt DeSalvo played with you on the Yankees in 2007. He speaks very highly of you and how well you treated him.
He is now a successful baseball instructor and youth coach.
I'm going to share your videos with him if you don't mind.
Looking forward to hearing you at games!
I've found videos by Mike Piazza and Arod to be the most helpful for hitting. You don't realize how smart these guys are until you see them explaining this stuff.
The lesson here is very good. Very exaggerated motion, but still good information to focus on during offense especially while a teammate is batting.
Great way to give back to the community. Keep it up!
A-Rod forever a fan... Past, Present, Future...
This advice is fantastic. Thanks for sharing
Back when I played in High School, there was this kid whom would ALWAYS hit every single of my pitches, no kidding. His father was the opposing team's coach and he was the freaking master of reading pitchers movements. Thanks to him, I noticed that I was doing exactly what tip #3 says (I only had fastball, changeup and slider).
Great video! Tons of nuggets here and wisdom from A Rod too!
much love arod. my favorite player growing up. your baseball iq is amazing and your analyst career is as well. keep it up
Crazy how much detail is in the game. I had no idea. MAJORS⚾️
Nice one Arod.. im a big fan from the Philippines.. people may forget how good u are but we never forget how u love the game of baseball by sharing your knowledge to the next generation.. 👊
I missed you enough 😍 I love your advice on baseball. It's good that baseball turns babe ❤️
Great insight. As a Yankees fan I’ve always heard Severino tips pitches, gonna look up some videos of him and look for the things you pointed out.
Gooooo A-Rod! , love these videos! you learn so much.
I hope I watched this years ago. you’re really my best favorite of all time ARod. you were the one who made me play baseball during my childhood
I wish I had information like this or players that were willing to connect with fans the way you and Trevor Bauer do to teach the game back when I was playing in little league and high school
Alex you are the man the best thanks for giving back hope you find a beautiful lady for your family you have a beautiful attitude about sports and family
Excellent! very valuable advice !! I congratulate you on your youtube channel! Greetings from Venezuela Alex !!
Alex! This is great stuff! Big fan for sure. Looking for a good vid on slap techniques with a close play at first. Often I find myself tapping weak to the right side and I wish I could just discreetly swipe the ball free and get myself to second.
This is exactly the things that every developing player needs to learn. THIS IS NEXT LEVEL THINKING. A mindset that will enhance your game to the max💯
The Goat man.... Salute desde Republica Dominicana
I used to play baseball as a teenager and I never saw anyone teaching those important tips,
thanks Legend my fav player ever, saludos desde Berlin, Germany, I'm dominican too ;)
this is why the man is and was so great not because of his skill but because of his brain
I know Alex will never read this, but Alex:
I'm sorry I ever doubted you. It was a hell of a journey watching you play. When you got caught cheating, thus bringing a black stain to your career and probably killing your chances at the hall, I'll admit I threw the towel in on you. But you took your punishment like the man that you are and always were. And since leaving the jersey behind you've grown into one hell of a voice for baseball. I wish you nothing but the best man. Kudos to you.
Very good, thank you! My son is in Little League and we are both learning how to play!
Love your baseball tips ♥️🙌🏻
Such a good video. People hate on this dude but is one of the best players to step into the box. Great video Alex
Just found this... thnx A-Rod... just showed my son the edge he needs..subbed
Yes, thanks for this Mr. A-Rod