Senior Charla Echols joins fellow Gators Amanda Lorenz and Michelle Moultrie on the 2022 USA Softball Women's National Team World Games roster.
Echols, Lorenz and Moultrie Selected to 2022 USA Women’s National Team
Friday, January 7, 2022 | Softball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida softball's Charla Echols, Amanda Lorenz and Michelle Moultrie were named to the 2022 USA Softball Women's National Team (WNT) World Games roster. The trio was selected to the squad by the Women's National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC) after a four-day selection trials that was held earlier this week.
The 15-player roster, that includes Echols, Lorenz and Moultrie, along with three replacement athletes will compete in July at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Ala. The competition will serve as the 2022 World Baseball Softball Confederation's (WBSC) World Cup.
The Gators three selections to the main 15-player roster are also the most by any collegiate program in the country.
Full 2022 USA Women's National Team World Games Roster
"Congratulations to Charla, Amanda, Michelle and all of the young women on making the 2022 USA Softball Women's National Team." Florida softball head coach Tim Walton said. "It's a very big deal to even have the chance to represent your country; so, I am extremely proud of all of our Gators that competed this week. I know Charla, Amanda and Michelle are excited for this opportunity and I look forward to following their journey this year with Team USA leading up to the 2022 World Games."
Moultrie earned a silver medal with USA Softball at the Tokyo Olympics this past summer and has a wealth of experience competing with Team USA as she has been a member of the women's national team since 2012
Lorenz earned a spot on the 2016 Women's Elite Team and was a World Cup of Softball participant. She batted .500 (7-for-14) with two home runs, six RBI and two runs scored. She also joined the national team at the 2018 Japan All-Star Series.
Echols competed for the U-19 Women's National Team where she helped the Red, White and Blue capture the 2019 WBSC U-19 Women's Softball World Cup gold medal. She hit .481 (13-for-27) with a pair of triples, a home run, produced 14 RBI and nine runs scored.
During the selection process, athletes participated in position drills as well as simulated games and were evaluated by the USA Softball Women's National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC) in accordance with the 2022 Women's National Team Selection Procedures. Those Selection Procedures are available for viewing at USASoftball.com.
Follow along with the USA Softball National Teams at USASoftball.com.
Quoteables
Amanda Lorenz (2016-2019)
"I am extremely thankful and excited to have made the 2022 World Games roster. What an honor it is to represent our country and I can't wait to play with both new and old teammates. Go Gators and Go USA!
Charla Echols (2020-Present)
"It's a dream come true! I am so excited to be able to learn from and compete with such an amazing group of talented women."
Michelle Moultrie (2009-2012)
"I thank God for the opportunity to put on the USA jersey again this summer. I hope to represent well, as a person and a player."
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The 15-player roster, that includes Echols, Lorenz and Moultrie, along with three replacement athletes will compete in July at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Ala. The competition will serve as the 2022 World Baseball Softball Confederation's (WBSC) World Cup.
The Gators three selections to the main 15-player roster are also the most by any collegiate program in the country.
Full 2022 USA Women's National Team World Games Roster
"Congratulations to Charla, Amanda, Michelle and all of the young women on making the 2022 USA Softball Women's National Team." Florida softball head coach Tim Walton said. "It's a very big deal to even have the chance to represent your country; so, I am extremely proud of all of our Gators that competed this week. I know Charla, Amanda and Michelle are excited for this opportunity and I look forward to following their journey this year with Team USA leading up to the 2022 World Games."
Moultrie earned a silver medal with USA Softball at the Tokyo Olympics this past summer and has a wealth of experience competing with Team USA as she has been a member of the women's national team since 2012
Lorenz earned a spot on the 2016 Women's Elite Team and was a World Cup of Softball participant. She batted .500 (7-for-14) with two home runs, six RBI and two runs scored. She also joined the national team at the 2018 Japan All-Star Series.
Echols competed for the U-19 Women's National Team where she helped the Red, White and Blue capture the 2019 WBSC U-19 Women's Softball World Cup gold medal. She hit .481 (13-for-27) with a pair of triples, a home run, produced 14 RBI and nine runs scored.
During the selection process, athletes participated in position drills as well as simulated games and were evaluated by the USA Softball Women's National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC) in accordance with the 2022 Women's National Team Selection Procedures. Those Selection Procedures are available for viewing at USASoftball.com.
Follow along with the USA Softball National Teams at USASoftball.com.
Quoteables
Amanda Lorenz (2016-2019)
"I am extremely thankful and excited to have made the 2022 World Games roster. What an honor it is to represent our country and I can't wait to play with both new and old teammates. Go Gators and Go USA!
Charla Echols (2020-Present)
"It's a dream come true! I am so excited to be able to learn from and compete with such an amazing group of talented women."
Michelle Moultrie (2009-2012)
"I thank God for the opportunity to put on the USA jersey again this summer. I hope to represent well, as a person and a player."
FOLLOW THE GATORS
FloridaGators.com
Florida Softball on Twitter
Head Coach Tim Walton on Twitter
Florida Softball on Facebook
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