Alex Rodriguez Says Baseball Gave Him a ‘Ph.D. in Failing’ — and Taught Him to Get Back Up

Alex Rodriguez says baseball gave him a 'Ph.D. in failing' — and taught him to get back up

Alex Rodriguez says the greatest thing he learned from sports has been to "develop thick skin."

Alex Rodriguez says baseball gave him a ‘Ph.D. in failing’ — and taught him to get back up

Alex Rodriguez says baseball taught him to be resilient. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images Alex Rodriguez says baseball gave him a "Ph.D. in failing." He says the teams that win aren't always the ones with the biggest or most talented stars. He now brings that same resilience to running his…