#21 John Alonso
Infielder

Height:  6'1"
Weight:  210 lbs.
Bats:  Right
Throws:  Right
Born:  February 19, 1986
Resides:  Orlando, FL
Acquired:  12th Round, 2005 draft
2006 Season:  Arizona Brewers
College:  Polk Community College (FL)

Some of John's Favorites
Book:  We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Movie:  Gladiator
Actor:  Robert De Niro
Actress:  Julia Roberts
TV Shows:  Rob & Big and anything on ESPN
Musical Artist:  Pepper
Athlete:  Joe DiMaggio
Sports Team:  New York Yankees
Food:  Spaghetti
Restaurant:  Cheesecake Factory
Cartoon Character:  Goofy

In John's Own Words
I am:  A hard worker
I have:  A great family
I wish:  I could have a black Rolls-Royce Phantom
I can:  Sing and dance pretty well
I will:  Strive hard in whatever it is that comes my way
I couldn't live without:  God and my family!!!

Everything About John
My favorite players to watch play baseball today:  Manny Ramirez, Gary Sheffield, and David Ortiz
How did you get started in baseball? My father started me out when I was four.
My favorite baseball memory is when:  In high school, I hit a game winning home run with a strained hamstring.
My pregame ritual is to:  Have a pack of Bazooka gum in my back right pocket for the game
Describe yourself in one word:  Perseverant