After Big Summer For Softball, Ali Aguilar Ready To Lead A Young U.S. Team Into Pan Am Games
Aguilar, who recently began a side career as a teacher, is one of five players back from the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team.
Athlete Bio#
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Height
6'2"
Age
25
Hometown
South Jordan, UT
Quick Facts
- Parents are Thomas and Angela
- Has a sibling, Cartur
- Has four dogs
- Dream job is to be a pilot
World Championship Experience
- 2018 WBSC Junior Men's World Championship; Hit .333 (5-for-15) with four walks and three runs scored
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GETTING TO KNOW GRAY
Favorite Hobbies/Activities: Baseball, Basketball, Video games
Favorite Movie: Fast and Furious
Favorite Meal: Spaghetti
Favorite TV Show: Scooby Doo Mystery Inc.
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Red Sox, Dallas Cowboys, Boston Celtics
His Biggest Supporter(s): His parents, grandma and aunt
Person he most admires: His father because, "He always helps to get me through the hard times by being there."
Q&A WITH GRAY
What was your first memory of USA Softball? "That I really wanted to make the team to represent my country."
What do you most enjoy about softball? "Learning to play and getting better."
How did you get started playing softball? "My dad got me to try it with him when I was younger."
Who were your softball role models growing up? "Just my dad"
Did you play any other sports growing up? "I played basketball and football."
What is the best piece of advice you ever received? "Don't give up on yourself ever."
What has been your proudest accomplishment? "All-State baseball player"
What's your personal motto? "Always move forward."
