Alison Paige Aguilar (born August 28, 1995) is an American, former professional softball player at shortstop. She played college softball at Washington from 2014 to 2017 where she was named a three-time First Team All-Pac-12 and a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Second and Third Team All-American in her last two years.[3][4] She won the Cowles Cup with the Scrap Yard Dawgs of the National Pro Fastpitch in 2017.[5] She also played professionally in Japan. She represented Team USA at the 2020 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal.[6]
Early life
Aguilar was born in Roseville, California[7] to parents Mark and Kristin Aguilar. Aguilar started softball at an early age, playing for multiple youth softball leagues and travel teams, including the Folsom Flash and All American Sports Academy. She graduated from Casa Roble High School in Orangevale, California in 2013 with a 3.8 GPA and with four letters in softball.
Playing career
College
Aguilar played college softball at Washington. She came to Washington as a slap hitter, but Husky coach, Heather Tarr, decided that she should swing away. Aguilar made this transition, and became one of the best power hitters in the country, hitting 21 home runs in her Junior season in 2016.[8]
Professional
Aguilar was drafted thirteenth overall by the Scrap Yard Dawgs in the 2017 NPF Draft.[9] During her first season with the team, she helped the team win the Cowles Cup, their first championship in program history.[10]
Aguilar is a Christian. She has said “I used to eat, breathe and sleep softball. But when God was introduced to my life and became my life, softball no longer defined me. God’s plans and the ability He's given me in softball are why I play. I see His hand in every part of my journey. Embodying the character of Christ is my end goal; it's not just about winning a gold medal. I want to let the light of Christ shine through me.”[13]
