Fun Facts

Player (when he was a kid): Dale Murphy, Cal Ripken Jr.

Minor League City: Although there are a lot of good ones, Las Vegas is Alex's favourite.

Pitcher To Face: The toughest challenges are the best. Any pitcher on top of his game is fun to face according to Alex.

Pitch To Hit: Fastball

Game: There's absolutely no question about this one. Alex's favourite was the 1995 Mariner game that clinched the playoff series against New York.

At-Bat: His first home run, hit against Tom Gordon.

Baseball Item: It's between the glove that he's used for the last five years and his batting champion trophy.

Homer: His 40th homer in 1998 is probably the most memorable on. However, because Alex has a great memory, he can remember just about every home run that he's ever hit. If you are luck enough to meet him, remind him of the situation and he'll deliver the pitch and the stadium where he hit it out!

Part Of The Game: Defense is the most fun for Alex because it's exhilerating to just go out and make a great play to help out the team. According to Alex, when you're in the box hitting, it's more of an individual battle between you and the pitcher.

Favourite Movies: The Untouchables, The Goodfellas

Favourite Actor/Actress: Eddie Murphy/Demi Moore

Favourite Television Show: The Cosby Show

Favourite Cartoon: Roadrunner

Favourite Kind Of Music: R&B

Favourite Song: "Eye Of The Tiger" by Survivor

Favourite Singer: Mariah Carey

Favourite Band: The Rolling Stones

Favourite Novel Growing Up: "Of Mice And Men" by John Steinbeck

Favourite Cereal: Cocoa Puffs

Favourite Food: Rice, Beans, Salmon Sushi, Chicken Pasta

Favourite Dessert: Cheesecake

Favourite Clubhouse Snack: PB&J Sandwiches

Specialty To Cook: Turkey Sandwiches, Egg Whites

Restaurants: In Seattle -- Axis, El Gaucho, Metropolitian Grill; In New York -- Merchants, Cafe Abbracci

Favorite sport to watch (other than baseball): Golf and basketball

Favorite Hobbies: Golfing, boating, reading, and computer games

Favourite Number: 3 "It's my lucky number. I've worn it since I was young."

Place To Hang Out In Seattle: Gameworks

Vacation Destinations: Australia, London, England, and Hawaii

Secret Ambitions: "I want to get a degree in broadcasting from the University of Miami. I'd also like to play golf on the Senior PGA Tour or own a pro sports team."
(FYI, Alex recently got a degree in Communications at UofM)

Best Advice: "Be respectful of others, save your money, and stay humble." Lourdes Rodriguez

Will Probably Meet His Wife: In church or at a supermarket

First Car: Blue 1988 Mazda 323

Dream Car: Mercedes Benz 600 SL

Car He Owns: Red Range Rover and a black Mercedes Benz SC 500

Favourite Cigar: Dunhill

Favourite Designer: Armani

Worst Habit: Being late

Pet Peeve: People taking advantage of others

Christmas Tradition: When he has his own family, the tradition that he'll continue is having Christmas Eve dinner with all of his family, and opening all their gifts around midnight.

Alex's hair grows so quickly that he must get it cut every ten days!

In 1999, Alex was named one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People!

If Alex was stranded on a tropical island, he'd want to be with Jennifer Lopez!