Alfonso Soriano shows off insane body transformation as he bulks up in retirement from MLB playing days
NEW York Yankees icon Alfonso Soriano was known for being lean and mean in the major leagues.
But the seven-time MLB All-Star, who was listed at a svelte 195 pounds in his playing days, has now become totally jacked in retirement.
Soriano, 47, showed off his amazing body transformation at Chase Field in Arizona for the Perfect Game Classic event, with his arms bulging out of his T-shirt.
Many baseball fans were impressed by Soriano's new look.
"Soriano is jacked god damn," one fan said.
"Fonso looks properly jacked," another added.
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"God damn Soriano is a tank now. What happened to the skinny Soriano?" a third said.
Soriano played 16 seasons in the majors, including two stints with the Yankees.
In between, the four-time Silver Slugger played for the Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, and Chicago Cubs.
Soriano generated huge power from his slender frame to become one of the most consistent hitters in the major leagues.
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And the second baseman had little desire to bulk up during his playing days.
"I hit 39 [home runs a season] like this. I don't want to get bigger," Soriano told The New York Times.
"It's OK. I don't think about being skinny.''
To make up for his lack of upper body strength, Soriano used one of the heaviest bats in baseball at 35 inches long and 33 ½ ounces.
“I just started with a bigger bat and I felt comfortable with it,” Soriano said.
“That’s what I’ve used all my career.
"If I couldn’t handle the bat, I’d be the first person to switch or change for a lighter bat."