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
5'6"
Age
29
Hometown
Temecula, CA
Education
Great Oak High School Arizona - 2017
Quick Facts
- Wears No. 11
- Parents are David and Jill Mercado
- Sister Danica played on the 2013 Junior Women's National Team
- Personal motto: BE MORE. In whatever aspect of life you are in, you have more in the tank. Give more, push more and get uncomfortable. Be more than average, be more than normal, BE MORE and leave your mark wherever you step foot
- Three words to describe her are: charismatic, straight forward and passionate
- On what it means to play for USA Softball: "Since I can remember, I have dreamed of having the opportunity to have USA across my chest. Representing your country is a huge, humbling experience that I take such pride in. Being a part of Team USA is a dream come true and an experience I can't wait to live."
Career Highlights
- 2018 Japan All-Star Series; Hit .286 (2-for-7) with one RBI
- 2018 USA Softball International Cup; Hit .412 (7-for-17) with two RBI
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COLLEGIATE HONORS
2017: NFCA Second Team All-American...First Team All-Pac-12...Pac-12 All Defensive Team...Drafted No. 9 overall in NPF draft
2016: Second Team All-Pac-12...NFCA First Team All-West Region
2015: NFCA Third Team All-West Region...Honorable Mention All-Pac-12...Second Team All-Pac-12 Academic
2014: NFCA First Team All-West Region....Honorable Mention All-Pac-12...Pac-12 All Freshman
