"I remember as a 20-year-old in 1996, I had an opening day game-winning hit walk-off at the Kingdome [in Seattle]," Rodriguez, who started his career with the Seattle Mariners, recalls. "That was a very, very special year because I ended up winning the batting title and second MVP that year. It was a great introduction to my career."

In a recent conversation with PEOPLE, Rodriguez shared his sincere condolences for his former New York Yankees teammate, Brett Gardner as he navigates the untimely death of his 14-year-old son Miller . "I'll tell you, from someone who has two daughters, I can't even begin to comprehend the feelings," Rodriguez tells PEOPLE.

Rodriguez admires their success and hints at seeking advice from them. Image via Getty Images New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez knows what it takes to be a superstar, and in his eyes ...

The fight between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night became especially worrying when the confrontation moved into the Target Center stands. Caught up in the chaos that resulted in seven ejections was a young fan who found himself too close to the action.