Coral Springs, FL (My Sportsbook) - Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez donated $3.9 million to the University of Miami which will be used to fund an annual scholarship, in perpetuity, at the school for a member of the Boys and Girls Club of America. The donation will also be used to help start a fund-raising campaign for renovations to the Hurricanes' baseball stadium. Rodriguez, who is an alumnus and a major backer of the Boys Clubs Rodriguez, who is an alumnus and a major backer of the Boys Clubs organization, also announced his intention to enroll at the university. The All-Star had been accepted as a student at Miami when in high school. He batted .300 with 57 home runs and 142 RBI for the Rangers this season and is a strong favorite to be named the American League MVP. |
