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Athlete Spotlight: Alvaro Valdez

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Meet Miami native Alvaro Valdez, who wears #19 on the EFSC baseball field and is the next to be featured in our Splash of the Titans Athlete Spotlight series.

Name: Alvaro Valdez
Hometown: Alvaro is from Miami, FL, but was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Sport and Position: Baseball – Outfield
Studying: Physical Therapy
Fun Facts: 

  • When he isn’t out on the field, Alvaro loves playing video games (Fortnite) and claims he is a Netflix expert
  • Alvaro’s favorite place on campus to study is the library, and his favorite place to eat is Chick-fil-A
  • His favorite thing about EFSC is the unity and family-friendly environment
Life as a Titan Athlete:

  • Alvaro came to EFSC because he was offered a baseball scholarship and knew it was a great place to continue his education
  • When there isn’t a game, he is on the field with his team six days a week for practice; they practice for two and a half hours, then hit the weights for 45 minutes afterwards
  • Alvaro describes the team as “goofy, talented and supportive” and says one of the perks of being a Titan athlete is having exposure and being noticed around campus

Quick Q&A

  • What are you looking forward to most about this season?
    • “Spending time with my teammates and glorifying God for playing.”
  • What can you take from the field and apply towards your studies?
    • “Execution, staying focused and staying awake.”

Visit the EFSC Titans website to learn more about athletics at Eastern Florida State College.

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