Few players in New York Yankees history can match the resume of Alex Rodriguez, but that won’t stop most fans from thinking of him as a hired gun even after 12 seasons in pinstripes.
Becoming the highest paid player in baseball history is always going to put a target on your back, and Alex Rodriguez managed to set that record twice in his 22 year career. Combine that with the multiple allegations of PED use, as well as numerous bizarre dust-ups with teammates, coaches, the media, and the front office.
Rodriguez’s successful 2015 season went a long way towards restoring his public image, but he’s still easily the most hated player in baseball.