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#
Height
5'11"
Age
26
Hometown
Oshkosh, WI
Quick Facts
- Parents are Joe and Carissa
- Siblings are Blake and Stella
- Dream job is to become a pro athlete
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GETTING TO KNOW PAHLOW
Favorite Movie: The Pursuit of Happiness
Favorite Meal: Fettuccine Alfredo
Favorite TV Show: Prison Break
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Person you most admire and why: "Carson Wentz because of everything he stands for and how he uses his platform to help the younger generation."
Q&A WITH PAHLOW
What does it mean for you to represent the United States? "I'm humbled and honored to have this great opportunity to represent my country, while doing something I love."
What do you most enjoy about softball? "I love hitting home runs. I'm also excited for this opportunity to travel and meet new people."
How did you get started playing softball? "I started with slow pitch but had a friend, Ric Thompson, introduce me to fast pitch which is more my style."
Did you play any other sports growing up? "Basketball and baseball, some flag football and soccer"
What non-softball sport would you like to try? "Football"
What is the best piece of advice you ever received? "Work before play. My Great Grandpa always said that and my dad lives his life that way."
What's your personal motto? "'Be the best you can be' is a motto that I learned from my Grandpa Kirk"
