2017 USA Softball Women's National Team Announced
2017 USA Softball Women's National Team Announced
After a four-day selection process, 20 athletes have been selected to represent the United States as members of the 2017 USA Softball Women's National Team.
USA Softball press release:
OKLAHOMA CITY --- Following a four-day selection process, 20 athletes have been selected to represent the United States as members of the 2017 USA Softball Women's National Team, USA Softball announced Friday. Selected by members of the Women's National Team Selection Committee, these athletes will compete at the World Cup of Softball XII this July in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and at a Pan American Games/World Baseball Softball Confederation World Championship Qualifier.
"It is very obvious that the future talent pool of USA Softball players is very deep," said U.S. head coach Ken Eriksen, who is also the head coach at the University of South Florida. "The high level of play and skill assessment displayed at the 2017 National Team trials, not only by the former players but also by the first time trial attendees, was fantastic.
Click here to see the athletes selected to the 2017 USA Softball Women's National Team.
Ali Aguilar Washington - Sr. Infield
Valerie Arioto California - 2012 Infield
Kelly Barnhill Florida - Soph. Pitcher
Ally Carda UCLA - 2015 Pitcher/Infield
Amanda Chidester Michigan - 2012 Catcher
Kasey Cooper Auburn - Sr. Infield
Hannah Flippen Utah - Sr. Infield
Delanie Gourley Florida - Sr. Pitcher
Paige Halstead UCLA - Soph. Catcher
Jazmyn Jackson California - Jr. Outfield
Jenna Lilley Oregon - Jr. Infield
Haylie McCleney Alabama - 2016 Outfield
Jessica Moore Oregon - 2013 Pitcher
Michelle Moultrie Florida - 2012 Outfield
Aubree Munro Florida - 2016 Catcher
Danielle O'Toole Arizona - Sr. Pitcher
Delaney Spaulding UCLA - Sr. Infield
Kelsey Stewart Florida - 2016 IF/OF
Janie Takeda Oregon - 2015 Outfield
Morgan Zerkle Marshall - Sr. Outfield
"After coming off the 2016 WBSC World Championship gold medal success, it is important for our program to keep moving forward. The 'prize fight' mentality of all the players came out in the competition with the roster spots filled by those that excelled through the trials with their skill sets, their productive play at this event, their productive play through past history, and lastly by character assessment. These factors make up a winning unit. We will continue to assess those that were here that did not make the team. For those who made the roster, the evidence of how close it was should be a motivating factor to continue to strive to be better physically and mentally as we race towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games."
Representing the U.S. this summer will be 16 returning veterans from the 2016 roster which reclaimed the gold medal at the WBSC Women's World Championship in Surrey, B.C., Canada after defeating Japan 7-3 in the gold medal game. Four rookies also join the squad, with three of those rookies having previously worn the red, white and blue either as a member of the USA Softball Junior Women's National Team or USA Softball Women's Elite Team.
Led by Eriksen, a full list of national team events, including exhibition games, will be released at a later date.
Follow along all summer with all of the USA Softball national teams at USASoftball.com.
OKLAHOMA CITY --- Following a four-day selection process, 20 athletes have been selected to represent the United States as members of the 2017 USA Softball Women's National Team, USA Softball announced Friday. Selected by members of the Women's National Team Selection Committee, these athletes will compete at the World Cup of Softball XII this July in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and at a Pan American Games/World Baseball Softball Confederation World Championship Qualifier.
"It is very obvious that the future talent pool of USA Softball players is very deep," said U.S. head coach Ken Eriksen, who is also the head coach at the University of South Florida. "The high level of play and skill assessment displayed at the 2017 National Team trials, not only by the former players but also by the first time trial attendees, was fantastic.
Click here to see the athletes selected to the 2017 USA Softball Women's National Team.
Ali Aguilar Washington - Sr. Infield
Valerie Arioto California - 2012 Infield
Kelly Barnhill Florida - Soph. Pitcher
Ally Carda UCLA - 2015 Pitcher/Infield
Amanda Chidester Michigan - 2012 Catcher
Kasey Cooper Auburn - Sr. Infield
Hannah Flippen Utah - Sr. Infield
Delanie Gourley Florida - Sr. Pitcher
Paige Halstead UCLA - Soph. Catcher
Jazmyn Jackson California - Jr. Outfield
Jenna Lilley Oregon - Jr. Infield
Haylie McCleney Alabama - 2016 Outfield
Jessica Moore Oregon - 2013 Pitcher
Michelle Moultrie Florida - 2012 Outfield
Aubree Munro Florida - 2016 Catcher
Danielle O'Toole Arizona - Sr. Pitcher
Delaney Spaulding UCLA - Sr. Infield
Kelsey Stewart Florida - 2016 IF/OF
Janie Takeda Oregon - 2015 Outfield
Morgan Zerkle Marshall - Sr. Outfield
"After coming off the 2016 WBSC World Championship gold medal success, it is important for our program to keep moving forward. The 'prize fight' mentality of all the players came out in the competition with the roster spots filled by those that excelled through the trials with their skill sets, their productive play at this event, their productive play through past history, and lastly by character assessment. These factors make up a winning unit. We will continue to assess those that were here that did not make the team. For those who made the roster, the evidence of how close it was should be a motivating factor to continue to strive to be better physically and mentally as we race towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games."
Representing the U.S. this summer will be 16 returning veterans from the 2016 roster which reclaimed the gold medal at the WBSC Women's World Championship in Surrey, B.C., Canada after defeating Japan 7-3 in the gold medal game. Four rookies also join the squad, with three of those rookies having previously worn the red, white and blue either as a member of the USA Softball Junior Women's National Team or USA Softball Women's Elite Team.
Led by Eriksen, a full list of national team events, including exhibition games, will be released at a later date.
Follow along all summer with all of the USA Softball national teams at USASoftball.com.