Gabriela Oceguera '25 Recruiting Profile

My Softball story!

Ever since I started playing softball in 6th grade I’ve dedicated my all to it. I fell in love with the game, the hours spent hitting, and the hundreds of throws I’ve made. Eventually I went from barely being able to swing the bat, to playing on my first travel team. Although I became a better player, softball did not get easier; on the contrary, as pitchers improved, hitting got harder, and as hitters got better, fielding became more difficult. This didn’t dissuade me and I continued to spend my time improving my skills. Coaches helped me learn and taught me not only how to be a good player, but how to be a good person. Despite all the rough moments and tough games, I loved every minute of it. Now I spend my time loving every minute of 18u travel ball and learning all that I can. I aspire to play at the college level, and I believe that I deserve the shot to play because I have, and will continue, to devote my time to softball and do whatever it takes to become the best player I can be. I want my softball journey to continue past travel ball and I know that given the opportunity to play in college, I would use my time to the fullest and become the best player I could be. I will enjoy the time with my teammates, learn as much as I can from my coaches, and appreciate the rare opportunity to live out my dreams. I know that one day I won’t be able to play softball anymore, but as long as I can, I will play it with passion and joy, because one day I want to be able to look back and think of the great times I spent loving the game.