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
5'9"
Age
29
Hometown
Santa Clarita, CA
Education
UCLA
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Height: 5'9"
Position: Catcher
B/T: R/R
Hometown: Santa Clarita, Calif.
School: UCLA
Graduation: 2018
EXPERIENCE
2016 Women's Elite Team Member
- World Cup of Softball participant
- Led the Elite Team with three home runs, collecting a .364 (4-for-11) batting average with five RBI and three runs scored
AT UCLA
2016 All-Pac-12 Second Team
2015 All-Pac-12 Freshman Team
GETTING TO KNOW JELENICKI
Parents: Cris and Dan Jelenicki
Dream job:To be an ESPN broadcaster
On what it means to represent the United States in softball: It is truly an honor to be able to wear USA across my chest and get to play with some of the most talented athletes in the game.
What she enjoys most about softball: I love that the game is always challenging you and testing your mental toughness. You can strikeout one at bat and come up with the game on the line the next at bat and get a hit. There is always a chance to get better and learn from your mistakes.
Height: 5'9"
Position: Catcher
B/T: R/R
Hometown: Santa Clarita, Calif.
School: UCLA
Graduation: 2018
EXPERIENCE
2016 Women's Elite Team Member
- World Cup of Softball participant
- Led the Elite Team with three home runs, collecting a .364 (4-for-11) batting average with five RBI and three runs scored
AT UCLA
2016 All-Pac-12 Second Team
2015 All-Pac-12 Freshman Team
GETTING TO KNOW JELENICKI
Parents: Cris and Dan Jelenicki
Dream job:To be an ESPN broadcaster
On what it means to represent the United States in softball: It is truly an honor to be able to wear USA across my chest and get to play with some of the most talented athletes in the game.
What she enjoys most about softball: I love that the game is always challenging you and testing your mental toughness. You can strikeout one at bat and come up with the game on the line the next at bat and get a hit. There is always a chance to get better and learn from your mistakes.
FUN FACTS
Favorite activities:Yoga, working out, hanging with friends, the beach
Favorite snack/meal:Pita Chips and Hummus
Best vacation she's ever had: Oklahoma City my freshman year to play in the WCWS!
My cellphone wallpaper is:A picture of my Mom and I
Best advice I've ever received:"Work hard!"
ONE LAST THING
Last gift I bought: Bought myself some Lululemon
Last time I was embarrassed: When my backpack broke in the middle of campus and my papers were flying everywhere
Last home cooked meal: Salmon, rice and veggies
Last guilty pleasure: Chocolate covered almonds
Last thing I misplaced: My wallet
