Merari Gonzalez
- Grade: 10
- Sport: Softball
- Position: pitcher
- Age Started Playing: 7
How would other people describe you?
I would say they describe me as nice, helpful and positive.
How and why did you start playing?
I got inspired by watching some girls play by my front yard.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
I alway listen to my favorite song and my mom gives me talks to motivate me.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
I think my reputation is doing good and getting better at my sport.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
After a tournament my mom takes me out to eat out after.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
My favorite memory as an athlete was when it was my first time playing softball and we ended up winning nationals.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
I’m most proud of myself for overcoming my fear of going out and talking to people because whenever I would move to a new team I have to talk to them and I’m not that type of person to go up and talk to people.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
I’m thankful for my mom because she pushed me whenever I wanted to quit and gave me a whole lot of talks and would take me to all my practices and all my games and be there for all of it.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
The advice I would give is to have a really strong mindset because it’s pretty tuff.
What’s on your bucket list?
Make a college softball team hopefully.
Favorites
- Post Game Meal: Fruit
- Exercise: Stretch arms
- Drills: Batting
- Song: “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga
- Movie or TV Show: “Henry Danger”
- Athlete: Simon Biles
