GETTING TO KNOW IBARRA

Favorite Hobbies/Activities: He enjoys hanging out with friends and family, and working out.

Favorite Movie: London has Fallen

Favorite Meal: Pozole

Favorite TV Show: Million Dollar Listing - Los Angeles

Favorite Professional Sports Team: Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals

His Biggest Supporter(s): His family 

Q&A WITH IBARRA

What does it mean for you to represent the United States? "It gives me great honor to be able to represent the U.S. on our quest for Gold." 

What do you most enjoy about softball? "I enjoy how fast the game is, and how unpredictable it can be."

How did you get started playing softball? "I just enjoyed the sport and was around it growing up, so I decided one day to learn how to play."

Who were your softball role models growing up? "My family"

Did you play any other sports growing up? "Baseball and track"

What non-softball sport would you like to try? "I would like to try soccer and volleyball."

What has been your proudest accomplishment? "Making the 2018 USA Softball Junior Men's National Team"

What #MondayMotivation would you share with USA Softball fans? "Always strive for the best, and give everything you do 100% of your effort."

What's your personal motto? "Treat others the way you want to be treated."