There were times when I thought of dropping skating completely and just focusing on baseball. — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
I always told myself that if baseball was not fun anymore, then I would move on from it. — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
As soon as I finished skating, watching video of me stealing baseball bags was funny. — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
I've literally had dreams of that moment since I was a kid, no joke, about stepping in for my first at-bat. — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
In skating, I knew that 2014 was going to be it for me. I had my heart set on trying baseball again after. — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
Baseball, once I got to the Major Leagues, I told myself, 'Now it's begun.' — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
If I wanted to be a professional baseball player at some point, I knew I would have to do the jump ASAP… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
I was always so excited for the team event in speedskating. And I think that had to do a lot with growing… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
I saw my baseball career skyrocketing, but there was always something in the back of my head that was missing. That was… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
I am grateful for my time with U.S. Speedskating and U.S.A. Baseball, as well as for all of my teammates, and I… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
In baseball, I had this lower body but nothing in the upper body. I had to counteract years of training and work… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
Baseball's just something that's always been a part of my family. My dad did it, my brother did it, I grew up… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
I'm one of those people that develop late, so what if these are my peak years in baseball? I would never know… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
What the public sees is my successes... Yes, I've won competitions and I've done unbelievable baseball, but a lot of those times,… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
Just being able to experience that caliber of a level of a sport, the highest level of a sport, has helped me… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
I thought playing baseball would give me a break from being in a squat position all day, but it didn't. I could… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
Baseball has been something that's always been in my blood. It was just something I was bound to do no matter what.… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
Just to be able to say that I'm from Miami, Florida, in the Winter Olympics was an honor, and I'm proud to… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
Right now it looks like skating is done for me. I'm ready to move on. But if baseball doesn't work out and… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
We're pieces of the puzzle. If I fit in a certain algorithm, then it'll be time for me to go. It's tough… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
To hold Old Glory, a symbol of freedom and liberty to many around the world, not just in the United States, this one means… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share
I remember after the Games I was lifting weights with propane tanks on them, and getting to experience opening ceremonies again was something I… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share
My grandparents and my parents came over from Cuba with nothing to their name just for a chance of freedom and opportunity. — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share
If the cards just so happen to be drawn that I get called up to the big leagues and become ineligible to go to… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share
Since I was a kid, I've always been able to copy the mannerisms and body language of everyone around me. — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share
My college coach was like, 'You ever thought of switch hitting,' and I was like, 'You know, I thought about it but I never… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share
I didn't know if I was gonna make the Olympic roster, but just to be part of that journey to get to the Olympics… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share
I was always so excited for the team event in speedskating. And I think that had to do a lot with growing up playing… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share
At the Olympics, once I got there it was more about the full experience and skating to the best of my ability. — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share
It may say 30 on paper, but I don't look the part, I don't act the part, and I do my best to play… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share
I am completely prepared to let the tiger out of its cage in Sochi and see what happens. — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share
