2020 Softball Roster

Jersey Number 18
Amaya Montano
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Deer Park
- Hometown:
- Deer Park, Texas
HONORS
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:
Miscellaneous:
Teammate who…
Teammate who would be the best candidate for:
4/4/20
- Fall 2019 AD Academic Honor Roll
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
Teammate who…
- The teammate who will surprise people the most this year: The whole team
- The teammate who can always make me laugh: Dani Elder
- The teammate who dominates in the weight room: Payton McBride
- Teammate most likely to be on People’s “Best Dressed” list: Taudrea Sinnie
Teammate who would be the best candidate for:
- America’s Got Talent: Madi Jatzlau
- America’s Next Top Model: Ashlynn Walls
- American Ninja Warrior: Gabby Moreno
- The Amazing Race: Star Ferguson
- The Bachelorette: Kelbi Fortenberry
- Big Brother: Blake-Ann Fritsch
- Dancing with the Stars: Dani Elder
- Fear Factor: Shay Ackerman
- Fixer Upper: Payton McBride
- Jeopardy: Kendall Potts
- Impractical Jokers: Dani Elder
- Lip Sync Battle: Megan Smith
- Pawn Stars: Morgan Smith
- The Price is Right: Gabby Moreno
- Project Runway: Star Ferguson
- The Voice: Madi Jatzlau
- Wheel of Fortune: Gabby Moreno
- World of Dance: Dani Elder
4/4/20
Fall Ball Press Conference: Trisha Ford
Monday, October 06
Liberty Postgame: Texas A&M
Sunday, May 18
NCAA Regional Day 3: Liberty Postgame
Sunday, May 18
Highlights: Texas A&M 5, Liberty 6
Sunday, May 18