Ariana Montiel '22 Recruiting Profile

My next goal in life is to find the best college fit for me while also playing the sport I ultimately love. Softball has taught me to fight for what I want, to work harder in life and to pursue my dreams.My dream is to play softball at the collegiate level. 

At the age of 10, I was playing three sports at the same time and was asked by my parents to choose the sport I wanted to continue. Without a hesitation, I chose softball. Softball has always been an escape for me and has allowed me to use my talents and strengths in a positive way. I tend to seek out challenges to overcome, and I will hopefully be able to continue to do so as a member of a college team. I like to be pushed to the best of my abilities and to develop mental toughness, so that I can conquer any challenge. My greatest strength and ability is to play multiple positions. I can play second base, shortstop and any outfield position, preferably left field. I am very smart at tracking the ball, and I know my speed well and to the point where I can quickly decide to make a diving play or not. I am also a very aggressive base runner. I use my speed as an advantage to intimidate catchers and middle infielders. When stealing, I believe I have very good timing, as I have rarely been caught stealing. To conclude, I would love to continue to improve my softball IQ at higher levels, as it is still improving today.