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Birth Name:
Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, US
Date of Birth:
July 27, 1975
Race or Ethnicity:
Dominican
The American professional baseball player was born to Dominican parents. A-Rod himself was born in the US but spent some time in the Dominican Republic in his youth. He is able to speak Spanish as well as English.
The majority of Dominicans, about 73 percent, are made up of multiracial people. While the remainder is made up of African and European descendants. Rodriguez appears to be of mixed heritage, which would mean he possibly has African, European and Native Taino heritage.
In a 2005 article on ESPNdeportes.com Rodriguez proudly stated “I am going to play for the Dominican Republic, and I am going to make the Dominicans feel proud,” in the lead up to baseball’s first World Classic.
Source:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2106934
Celebrities sharing the same heritage:
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CORRECTION. 76% of Domincans are MIXED RACED. 11% are of full African descendants, 16% of full European descent.
Alex Rodriguez is clearly mixed, but leans towards European descent over anything else.
I love his looks green eyes & dark skin