VIDEO : Alex Rodriguez Confirms Relationship With Jennifer Lopez

During an appearance on Friday's episode of "The View," MLB star Alex Rodriguez acknowledged that he and Jennifer Lopez are, in fact, a couple. The Yankee and 'Shades of Blue' actress have been spotted crisscrossing the country together over the past few weeks, sparking speculation. Rodriguez said, "We're having a great time, she's an amazing, amazing girl, and one of the smartest human beings I've ever met and also an incredible mother." When also asked by 'View' hosts if he had learned anything about Lopez that would surprise them, Rodriguez revealed that the singer was a track star back in high school.