Jose Alvarez on Pitching for the Atlanta Braves, the Pro Rivals Open, and Finding Purpose Through Faith

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Jose Alvarez joins Links for Life to reflect on his journey from pitching for the Atlanta Braves to competing in elite events like the Pro Rivals Open and serving in golf ministry through Links Players International. After a 16 year professional baseball career, including multiple seasons in the MLB, Jose shares what success taught him and what it couldn’t, exploring identity beyond performance, the pursuit of lasting fulfillment, and how faith ultimately reshaped his sense of purpose. Through stories from professional sports, competitive golf, and decades of mentoring athletes, this conversation highlights how golf became a powerful avenue for meaningful relationships, spiritual growth, and life changing conversations on and off the course. Chapters 00:00 The pursuit of happiness in sports 03:03 From MLB pitching to golf and ministry 05:53 Competing in the Pro Rivals Open 09:12 Finding purpose beyond winning 12:04 Faith and family as the foundation 18:05 Forgiveness and overcoming adversity 24:02 The illusion of success in professional sports 30:02 Life lessons revealed through golf 39:12 The Refresh Box and conversations on the course 44:00 Identity beyond performance 49:03 Links Players 55:04 Golf tips, mindset, and faith in action Links Players - https://linksplayers.com Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org