Alex Rodriguez has had an occupation.
The 2009 World Series was the 105th edition of Major League Baseball 's ( MLB ) championship series . Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez ( born July 27 , 1975 ) , nicknamed `` A-Rod '' , is a Dominican-American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman . Rodriguez was one of the sport 's most highly touted prospects and is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time . The Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award ( MVP ) is an annual Major League Baseball ( MLB ) award , given to one outstanding player in the American League and one in the National League .