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
24
Hometown
Kewaunee, WI
Quick Facts
- Parents are Dan and Rani
- Siblings are Thomas, Gabrielle and Natalie
- Dream job is to become a United States Naval Officer
World Championship Experience
- 2018 WBSC Junior Men's World Championship; Hit .167 (1-for-6) with one run scored
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GETTING TO KNOW STANGEL
Favorite Meal: Steak and potatoes
Favorite TV Show: Teen Titans Go
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Green Bay Packers
Person you most admire and why: "I admire my parents the most, they are very supportive of me and always pushing me to do my best."
Q&A WITH STANGEL
What does it mean for you to represent the United States? "This opportunity is a great honor. Representing my country is a dream."
What do you most enjoy about softball? "I love how fast-paced softball is and how exciting it is because of it."
How did you get started playing softball? "My friend Travis invited me and some other guys to play on his Dad's softball team."
Who were your softball role models growing up? "Dave Miller is the best softball player I know. He is just so fundamentally sound that he makes it look easy."
What is the best piece of advice you ever received? "Anything worth doing is worth doing well."
What's your personal motto? "Shake n' Bake"
