YTS Tribune: Nick Alvarez

Featured Guest: Nick Alvarez (Bombers CF)

Nick Alvarez has been a member of YTS playing for the Bombers since its inception in 2019. He has won 3 Bombers MVPs and is considered one of the league's top players. Today we sit down with Nick and put him on the hot seat.

Q1: You have been with YTS since the beginning, how do you feel about where the league now compared to where it was? 

Nick: the league has definitely come a long way since its inception. Being there from the jump and seeing what it has grown into is really wholesome. Frank has done a great job in growing the product and also keeping a great vibe for people’s getaways from the real world. 

Q2: What has been your favorite and least favorite part of YTS?

Nick: my favorite part has been playing alongside my brother and also being able to escape and have fun once a week. My weekdays are hectic to say the least and to be able to unwind and have fun has been my favorite. My least favorite is we (The Bombers) haven’t won a championship yet 

Q3: If you were managing a team in YTS, how would you approach putting the roster together?

Nick: it’s important to have a well balanced team and I’m a big supporter of the power Diamond (Catcher, 2B,SS,CF) so I’d start my building there. 

Q4: Many people have questioned your star playing abilities for some reason, how would you respond to those criticisms? 

Nick: criticism has always fueled me but never affected me. The numbers say enough.

Q5: How do you approach each game? 

Nick: I  try to approach each game with integrity and respect to each of my teammates and the opposing team as well. I try to find a well rounded balance between fun and competitiveness.

Q6: You have been Bombers MVP 3 out of the last 4 seasons, do you feel any added pressure to continue that pace or do trust other players to step up and take it from you? 

Nick: I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s pressure on my shoulders to carry a pace because I just go out there and play my game, how it unfolds in the end is out of my control. What I can say is we’ve added excellent pieces and I think it puts a fire under everyone’s ass to try and outperform the people around them. 

Q7: What has your experience been like playing for the Bombers? 

Nick: my experience with the bombers is one I am forever grateful for. To be able to meet lifelong friends from a social media app and it turn into what it is today is something I’ll never forget. The elephant in the room is the championship we so desperately crave. 

Q8: Is there any teammate of yours that you are excited to see play this season? 

Nick: I’m excited to play alongside Tommy in the OF this season. I’ve always thought he was top tier when we played against them during his time on the rebellions. An OF with him, myself and flash will be fun to watch

Q9: What are your expectations for yourself this season? 

Nick: my expectations for myself are to be consistently productive both with the glove and the bat and to finally lead my team to the promise land

Q10: Game 3 bottom of the 7th in the YTS championship, down by 1, bases loaded, 2 outs, what player (on the Bombers or in YTS) do you want at the plate?   

Nick: I’ll exclude my brother from this because it’s him 10/10 times so I’ll go with someone not on the bombers. Always appreciated this guys play, especially at the plate/short. Dude knows how to get it done, especially in big spots, Rob (The Vibe)

I want to thank you Nick for sitting down for this interview and your candid answers. Nick goes for Bombers MVP #4 this Sunday as they open up the season against the Wolfpack at 12:30p.