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Get to Know: Kate Munnerlyn
Jan 29, 2025 | Softball
Freshman pitcher Kate Munnerlyn joined the Aggies this summer. The Los Gatos, California native, varsity lettered all four years at Saint Francis High School. With a 0.52 ERA, 183 strikeouts, and 107.1 innings pitched, Kate went 15-0 in the circle, making her way to the NorCal Championship game, and being named Cal-Hi Sports Pitcher of the Year.
If you could describe your time at A&M in one word, what would it be and why?
"Exciting, each day is different and you can't expect what will happen. The team is amazing, I am always excited to walk into the facility to see my teammates."
What is it like to be surrounded by coach Ford and the coaching staff?
"Coach Ford is an amazing coach. In the bullpen one-on-one, she is very helpful and sweet, but intense when you have to get stuff done. The other coaches are fun, they are also intense and have a passion for the game."
What is it like to be around a group of talented pitchers?
"It is something I value and I look up to that group, especially Emily Kennedy being an All-American pitcher. Watching them pitch and their movements helps me get better."
Did your family members being Aggie Alumni, have an impact on you committing to A&M?
"Texas A&M has been a dream school since I was nine, my parents went to A&M, but in general, it is an amazing school. The softball program is talented, so it did have an impact, but I really came for the school."
What are some expectations, and goals for this softball season?
"As an individual, I want to be able to go into games and give it my all, show what I can do and what I have been working on in bullpen sessions and in practice. Team-wise, we are looking forward to an amazing season hopefully making it into the College World Series."
What is your major, and what do you plan on doing with it?
"I am currently transitioning into Sports Management, I want to mainly stick with athletics or become a coach. In general, just work with a sports team."
Do you have any hobbies outside of softball?
"I like to play video games, usually Fortnite. I don't play as often here because I don't have my Xbox with me. Other than that, I usually just hang out with my friends, watch TV or bake. I make really good chocolate chip cookies from scratch."
What is your favorite genre of music? Do you listen to it before games?
"Pop and Rap. I usually listen to it before games. It helps me get the right mindset and hypes me up before a game. I like Chris Brown and Drake, but the song "Pop Out" hypes me up."
Do you have pregame superstitions?
"My hair has to be a certain way with the ponytail and the bubbles. If I do badly in that game I will switch it up and find that one hairstyle. But it is mainly that I have bubbles in my hair."
You've only been here a short time at A&M for now, but what's been one of the best moments so far?
"Beating Texas in the fall ball game. It was an exciting game and showed how our team works together. I also enjoy moments hanging out with my teammates KK Dement and Larisa Perez, getting food, and having a good time together."
If you could describe your time at A&M in one word, what would it be and why?
"Exciting, each day is different and you can't expect what will happen. The team is amazing, I am always excited to walk into the facility to see my teammates."
What is it like to be surrounded by coach Ford and the coaching staff?
"Coach Ford is an amazing coach. In the bullpen one-on-one, she is very helpful and sweet, but intense when you have to get stuff done. The other coaches are fun, they are also intense and have a passion for the game."
What is it like to be around a group of talented pitchers?
"It is something I value and I look up to that group, especially Emily Kennedy being an All-American pitcher. Watching them pitch and their movements helps me get better."
Did your family members being Aggie Alumni, have an impact on you committing to A&M?
"Texas A&M has been a dream school since I was nine, my parents went to A&M, but in general, it is an amazing school. The softball program is talented, so it did have an impact, but I really came for the school."
What are some expectations, and goals for this softball season?
"As an individual, I want to be able to go into games and give it my all, show what I can do and what I have been working on in bullpen sessions and in practice. Team-wise, we are looking forward to an amazing season hopefully making it into the College World Series."
What is your major, and what do you plan on doing with it?
"I am currently transitioning into Sports Management, I want to mainly stick with athletics or become a coach. In general, just work with a sports team."
Do you have any hobbies outside of softball?
"I like to play video games, usually Fortnite. I don't play as often here because I don't have my Xbox with me. Other than that, I usually just hang out with my friends, watch TV or bake. I make really good chocolate chip cookies from scratch."
What is your favorite genre of music? Do you listen to it before games?
"Pop and Rap. I usually listen to it before games. It helps me get the right mindset and hypes me up before a game. I like Chris Brown and Drake, but the song "Pop Out" hypes me up."
Do you have pregame superstitions?
"My hair has to be a certain way with the ponytail and the bubbles. If I do badly in that game I will switch it up and find that one hairstyle. But it is mainly that I have bubbles in my hair."
You've only been here a short time at A&M for now, but what's been one of the best moments so far?
"Beating Texas in the fall ball game. It was an exciting game and showed how our team works together. I also enjoy moments hanging out with my teammates KK Dement and Larisa Perez, getting food, and having a good time together."
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