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Get to Know: Kate MunnerlynGet to Know: Kate Munnerlyn
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Get to Know: Kate Munnerlyn

Sophomore pitcher Kate Munnerlyn returned to play for the Aggies. The Los Gatos, California, native made 13 appearances in 2025 for Texas A&M, recording 19 strikeouts in 26 innings and adding two saves.

Sophomore pitcher Kate Munnerlyn returned to play for the Aggies. The Los Gatos, California, native made 13 appearances in 2025 for Texas A&M, recording 19 strikeouts in 26 innings and adding two saves.
 
Get to know one of the Aggies below.
 
COLLEGE STATION, TX - August 27, 2025 - Kate Munnerlyn during headshot in College Station, TX. Photo By Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics

 
If you could describe your time at A&M in one word, what would it be and why?
"Thrilling because of A&M athletics. Going to football, basketball, softball and soccer games is exciting, and there's something new every day."

What is it like to be surrounded by Coach Ford and the coaching staff?
"Being around Coach Ford is an honor because she is an amazing pitching coach. She pushes all the girls, especially me, every day in the bullpen and helps us become better players and teammates."

What is it like to be around a group of talented pitchers?
"It's great because we have such talented pitchers and staff. They always back you up if you get into a tough situation. They're good competitors, and you always have to fight for your spot."
 
KNOXVILLE, TN - May 02, 2025 - Kate Munnerlyn #88 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Evan Pilat


Did your family members being Aggie alumni have an impact on your commitment to A&M?
"I wanted to keep the Aggie tradition, but A&M was my main choice regardless because of the academics and athletics. I knew just by the coaching staff and academics that Texas A&M is the school I should pursue."

What are your individual and team goals for this season?
"Individually, getting myself out there more and being known as someone who can close a game or get our team out of difficult situations. As a team, we just want to be better than last year."

What is your major, and what do you plan on doing with it?
"Sports management, and I want to go into the coaching field or something around sports."

Do you have any hobbies aside from softball?
"I like to play Fortnite, hang out with my friends and take naps."

What is your favorite genre of music? Do you listen to it before games?
"Rap, and it is usually NBA Youngboy."

Do you have pregame superstitions?
"No, but I've been forced to get Dutch Bros with KK Dement."
 
COLLEGE STATION, TX - March 23, 2025 - Kate Munnerlyn #88 of the Texas A&M Aggies and KK Dement #16 of the Texas A&M Aggies and Larisa Perez #15 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas A&M Aggies at Davis Diamond in College Station, TX. Photo By Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics


What is your most memorable moment while being at A&M?
"Texas A&M's comeback win against South Carolina. It was crazy because we were down in the first half, then came back and crushed it in the second."

Who on the team would you trust to plan a team vacation?
"Kennedy Powell. She's a team leader and already directs everything."

What are your pet peeves?
"People having their ears out of their visor."
 
ATHENS, GA - May 08, 2025 - Kate Munnerlyn #88 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Texas A&M Aggies at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens, GA. Photo By Evan Pilat