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.
Meet Alvaro Valdez
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 About Alvaro Valdez
- 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 after receiving 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. And don’t miss our spotlights on JD Stubbs and Sierra Votaw!
Stephanie is a local EFSC and UCF graduate. A former Recruitment Specialist, she enjoyed her time getting to know students and guiding them through what Eastern Florida has to offer. Her passions include traveling, studying fine art and asking people if she can pet their dog.
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