Alex Rodriguez announced Sunday he will retire from the Yankees following an Aug. 12 home game against the Rays. Here’s a look at the controversial slugger’s career, focusing on his time in The Bronx. A-Rod earned glory and shame, and he was never boring:
June 1993: Selected No. 1 in the MLB Draft by the Mariners.
July 8, 1994: Makes big league debut at the age of 18 years, 11 months and 11 days.
1996: Finishes second in American League MVP in his first full major league season, hitting .