Alex Rodriguez describes his rookie season with the Seattle Mariners minor league organization and his eventual call up to the major leagues. He witnessed veterans like Edgar Martinez putting in extra work early in the morning and late at night, showing the dedication required for success. Rodriguez began in Class A and moved up to Class AA and AAA before joining the major league team at just 18 years old. Though he struggled at times with being sent back and forth between the minor and major leagues, he stayed dedicated and was part of the Mariners' playoff run that year, learning the importance of preparation and detail.