“When athletes disrespect the flag and say things about their country t...” — Eddy Alvarez Quote

“When athletes disrespect the flag and say things about their country that's not prideful, it really hurts me because of the situation that I've had to see my family go through.”

“Surgery was the most challenging scenario I ever had to face. Being bed-ridden for four weeks and not being able to walk for eight, I definitely had the lowest point in my life.”

“I didn't really hit my stride until my Olympic year.”

“There are some athletes who don't like me.”

“Athletes are in a position where others think they shouldn't weigh in on certain social topics.”

“It started with 'A League of Their Own.' I mean, to me, if you played softball or baseball as a girl growing up, that is the staple movie, like, where girls are portrayed as athletes, and real, like, different, from Madonna, you know, to Geena Davis. I mean, I could quote that movie, every single line.”