It’s tougher when you’re established. Before, I’d see 13, 14, 15 pitches that I could drive in a game. Now, I see one, two or three, so I have to be better.
Meaning of the quote
As a famous athlete, Alex Rodriguez explains that it's more challenging to perform well when you're successful and well-known. In the past, he could easily hit many good pitches during a game, but now he only sees a few good pitches. This means he has to be an even better player to succeed, since the other team is more careful about throwing good pitches to him.
About Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez was a legendary American baseball player who played for 22 seasons in Major League Baseball. Known as “A-Rod,” he is considered one of the greatest players of all time, with impressive stats including over 600 home runs, 2,000 RBIs, and 3,000 hits. Despite some controversies, he had a successful career and has since become a media personality and businessman.
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