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
5'8"
Age
29
Hometown
Milton, WV
Education
Cabell Midland High School Marshall - 2017
Personal
Wears No. 18...Parents are Matthew Zerkle and Tammy Workman...Best advice she's ever received is Don't be satisfied...Dream job is to coach softball and be a mom...Favorite sport besides Softball is Football...On what it means to play USA Softball: It means that years and years of hard work and long hours on the field, in the cage, or in the gym have finally paid off. I have achieved my childhood dream. It means representing not just my hometown or college town but an entire nation of female athletes, having little girls look up to me and want to accomplish what I have. It's a remarkable feeling of honor and gratitude and pride.Career Highlights
- World Cup, Oklahoma City, 2017 (Team - Women)
- World Cup, Oklahoma City, 2016 (Team - Women)
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COLLEGIATE HONORS
2017: NFCA Second Team All-American...Conference USA Female Athlete of the Year...Conference USA Player of the Year...First Team All-Conference USA...Senior CLASS Award Finalist
2016: NFCA First Team All-Mideast Region...Top 25 Finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year...First Team All-Conference USA
2015: NFCA First Team All-Mideast Region...First Team All-Conference USA...Marshall Female Athlete of the Year
2014: NFCA Second Team All-Mideast Region...Conference USA All-Freshman Team...Conference USA All-Tournament Team
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GET TO KNOW MORGAN ZERKLE
What does it mean for you to represent the United States of America: It is an honor to represent USA and play for all the young girls dreaming of being me. I feel like the luckiest person in the world getting to compete for my country.
What do you enjoy most about softball: I love the competition. I love working at something and finally seeing it happen on the field.
What is your favorite softball memory: One of my favorite memories is my last college at bat in my hometown. It was a home run on senior day with all of my family there.
What #MotivationMonday would you like to share with USA Softball fans: I played on a travel ball team no one has ever heard of, and I played college ball at a mid major; yet, here I am representing USA Softball.
What is your personal motto: Figure it out.
