Amaya Montano

Height:
5-6
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Deer Park
Hometown:
Deer Park, Texas

HONORS

Fall 2019 AD Academic Honor Roll

2020 FRESHMAN
Appeared in three games, starting in two… Recorded at bats against Southeastern Louisiana (2/28) and No. 10 Kentucky (3/8).

PREVIOUS ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Was a four-year starting shortstop at Deer Park High School in Deer Park, Texas … Awarded the Defensive MVP for her senior and sophomore campaigns … Is a four-time First Team All-District recipient … Was a 2016 State Finalist … Has played three years with the Aces Express, coached by David McCor … Team has combined to take home 14 triple crowns …

PERSONAL
Began playing softball when she was eight years old … Chose Texas A&M because she “Loves the atmosphere, culture, traditions and core values that this University has.” … Enjoys making Tik Toks in her free time … Is Majoring in Business.

MONTANO UP CLOSE:

Favorites:

Favorite class subject: Math
Favorite quote: “From the outside looking in you can’t understand it, and from the inside looking out you can’t explain it.”
Favorite softball player of all time: Jessica Mendoza
Favorite athlete (any sport): Carlos Correa
Favorite professional sports team (any sport): Astros
Favorite social media site: Snapchat
Favorite emoji: Blushing face
Favorite type of music: Pop
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite binge watching TV show: Gossip Girl
Favorite book: Hunger Games
Favorite movie: Roll Bounce
Favorite Disney character: Moana
Favorite animal: Llama
Favorite part about the sport of softball: Working as a team
Favorite sport to play other than softball: Volleyball
Favorite thing about A&M: The traditions
Favorite Aggie tradition: The ring
Favorite Karaoke song to sing: Tik Tok
Favorite place to vacation: Cancun

Miscellaneous:

One word to describe me when I’m on the field: Passionate
One word to describe me away from the field: Energetic
The person who has had the greatest impact on my athletic career: My parents
The accomplishment (athletic or non-athletic) that I am most proud of: Committing to Texas A&M
The Aggie softball player I most idolized while growing up: Tori Vidales
People have told me that I look like: Alex Morgan
The most famous athlete I have met: Andy Pettitte
The song title that best describes me: Sunflower by Post Malone
Best pump-up song: UCLA
Musical instrument that I play: Recorder
Languages that I speak fluently are: Spanish
When I was little, I dreamed of being a: Doctor
Early bird or night owl: Night owl
The reality show I would most like to participate in is: Big Brother
Few people know that I: I am a germophobe
My best non-athletic talent(s): Making Tik Toks
My pet peeve(s): Smacking and Lying
If I had a million dollars, I would: Buy a really nice house and car then save the rest
Three things on my bucket list are:
- Skydiving
- Going to Bora Bora
- Win a National Championship
Being at A&M has taught me: That we are a family here
After I graduate, I plan to: Get a job
My dream job is: To own my own business
I am most thankful for: My teammates and my ability to play softball