Meet The Husky Newcomers: Rachel Ogasawara
November 16, 2015 | Softball
The Washington softball program welcomed a talented class of seven freshmen and a sophomore transfer in 2015-16. Learn more about the Husky newcomers, on and off the field, as a newcomer will be introduced each week on GoHuskies.com leading up to the 2016 season.
#18 Rachel Ogasawara
Freshman
Catcher
Mililani, Hawaii
What is your favorite part about being a Husky?
My favorite part of being a Husky is competing with and against my teammates while striving towards our main goal of winning a national championship.
What is one random fact that people wouldn't know about you?
I'm 5'2” but I wear a size 10 shoes in women's and nine in men's.
What is the best part about playing for Coach Tarr?
Coach Tarr is very knowledgeable and her passion for success is surreal.
Why did you choose the number you wear?
I chose to wear the #18 in remembrance of my Grandpa Taguba who passed away on Dec. 18, 2011 right before my first high school varsity season.
What is your most embarrassing softball moment?
During one of my club team's practices, I was shagging balls in the outfield and I got hit on the head with a dimple ball. I had dimple marks on the middle of my head for two weeks.
Fast Facts:
Nickname: Ogas
Favorite Song: “Post To Be” by Omarion, “Lay Me Down” by Dirty Heads
Biggest Guilty Pleasure: ICE CREAM!
Favorite place to hang out in Seattle: Ackerley Academic Center
Favorite place on UW campus: Husky Softball Stadium and the Pit Stop.
If you could guest star on one TV show, what would it be? Ellen
If you had a $10,000 gift card to one store, which store would you choose? Costco because it has a wide variety of products
If you could have dinner with one person who would it be? My mommy
Triple Play:
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: my deceased Grandma Taguba, my deceased Grandpa Taguba and my brother Nick
Three things I hate doing: fighting with loved ones, washing dishes, picking up after my dog
Three things I love doing: eating, sleeping, shoe shopping
Three things I must have when I leave the house: my iPhone, wallet and a filled snack bag
Three favorite drinks: passion orange guava juice, water, fruit punch
Rachel in her own words:
I am very competitive, hardworking and determined. Nothing can stop me from accomplishing my goals. Eating and sleeping are two of my favorite hobbies. I love poke, sashimi and sushi. I can be a picky eater at times but I'll eat almost anything. I enjoy going to school and learning about new subjects, however I dislike studying for tests. From my schedule to my room, everything has to be organized. If I am messy I give myself anxiety. I started playing baseball at the age of four and softball at the age of 12. My brother was my first role model, my mom was my first coach and my dad was my first fan. Without my family I wouldn't be the woman I am today.
