Utah State Softball announces the signing of Ali Ashner

LOGAN, Utah– Utah State softball head coach Todd Judge announced the signing of Ali Ashner on Friday afternoon.

“We are thrilled that Ali Ashner has signed with the Aggies,” Judge said. “Ali has been the National Player of the Year and National Champion at the junior high level, and has also played at the highest level in the Pac-12. Ali brings maturity, leadership and great character to our team. His ability hit all areas for average, and he has always shown strength.”

Ashner, a 5-foot-1 outfielder, joins the Aggies as a transfer from Arizona, where he spent his junior season after beginning his collegiate career at Phoenix College. For the Wildcats, he appeared in 19 games, starting six designated players. In 26 at-bats, he posted a .269 average with seven hits and three RBI. He also saw action in five games in left field.

At Phoenix College, Ashner was named the NFCA/Schutt NJCAA DII Player of the Year in 2022 after posting a .574 batting average with 109 hits, 21 home runs and 79 RBI. He led the Bears to a combined 96-7 record in the NJCAA DII Championship and was named the Division II ACCAC Player of the Year as a freshman in 2021.

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Ashner prepped at Hamilton High School, where he led the Huskies to Arizona Division 6A state championships in 2016 and 2017. He helped the team reach the No. 1 national high school ranking by MaxPreps. in the ranking.

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