‘That’s called being a natural’: ARod makes the perfect shot in a game of cornhole
Alex Rodriguez showed off some impressive moves in Minneapolis on Wednesday, and they had nothing to do with baseball.
The retired slugger shared an Instagram video of him walking on the street outside Target Center on his way to game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
The matchup was between the team he co-owns, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Golden State Warriors (final score 121-110).
Rodriguez, wearing all white just like the fans, passes by a child playing a cornhole game on the grass outside the stadium.
The inspirational song “Latch” by electronica duo Disclosure plays in the background.
A-Rod stops, has the boy throw him the bag, which he then tosses up in the air a few times, seemingly gauging its weight. He then studies the distance to the target, which appears to be about 20-25 feet away.
The Westminster Christian alum, 49, winds up his famous right arm and one hands it, chucking in the bag in on the first try. (The move is called an “Air Mail” to those in the know.)
The MLB great (who can also play a mean game of hoops) raises his hands triumphantly as the crowd cheers and a bystander swarms him for a selfie.
“Can’t believe this just happened,” read the text over screen.
ARod’s Instagram followers were duly impressed (including girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro, who left a pair of heart emojis):
“That’s called being a natural in any sport.”
“Sweet! But not that surprising given you’re one of the greatest athletes of all time.”
“He’s a baller!”
Even the former Yankee’s critics from his scandalous days couldn’t bust on the heartwarming clip.
“I hated Arod....then.....he has turned it around and I like the person he seems to have become,” posted the convert. “The skill was never questioned.”
This story was originally published May 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM.
