Julian De Alva '19 Recruiting Profile

I was born and raised in Tucson, AZ, my mom is from Switzerland and my dad is from Mexico City. I have dual citizenship, US + Swiss. Baseball is a big part of my life, and it has given me the opportunity to travel around the world. I am a member of the U23 Swiss National Team, and played in the 2018 European Qualifiers as the starting SS.

I am preparing myself for the next level, in the classroom, and on the field. Currently I am practicing on the field 5 days a week, and working out in the gym 3 days a week. Also, I am preparing for the ACT everyday of the week.

I believe the lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success, thus my favorite quote:

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" - Winston Churchill