In 1996, Alex Rodriguez reached a 358 batting average which was the second best in the majors at the time. He was the 1996 Sporting News Player of the Year. Also in 1996, Rodriguez wrote a children’s book, Hit a Grand Slam, and started a children’s study skills program, Grand Slam for Kids. In 1997, Alex had a 300 batting average and in 1998 his average rose a bit to 310. |
