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Get to Know: Kate Munnerlyn
Dec 03, 2025 | Softball
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.
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."
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."
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."
Get to know one of the Aggies below.
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."
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."
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."
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