Angels Strike Force

Seasons on Squad

Rookie

Hometown

Lake Forest, CA. Born and raised in Orange County.

School

California State University, Fullerton

Major

Communications with an emphasis in Advertising

Ideal Job

Working in Marketing or at an Advertising agency!

Hobbies

I love traveling! Whether it’s out of the country or just going up the coast, I love seeing unfamiliar places. My ideal weekend getaway is driving up the one to Big Sur and hitting up Carmel and Monterey Bay.

Favorite Angels Player

Jared Walsh

Favorite Angel Game Memory

Begging my parents to get me Dippin’ Dots ice cream that came in a small plastic Angels hat.

Favorite Ballpark Food

Definitely a hot dog, it’s a timeless necessity at an Angels game.

Favorite Angels Promotional Giveaway

Bobbleheads! I always try to make it to a game with a bobblehead giveaway.

Greatest Accomplishment

My greatest accomplishment so far is surviving college during a pandemic!

Three Words to Describe You

Kind, Curious, and Passionate!

Favorite Thing to Do in Orange County Second to Going to an Angel Game

Getting snacks from Trader Joe’s and going to Treasure Island beach or Montage park for sunset! I love south Laguna Beach and Dana Point.

What Would Your Walk Up Song Be?

“Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio

What are you Most Excited for this Season?

I’m most excited to get to know this sweet group of girls and be down on the field with them!

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

I could give a presentation on why everyone needs a dog in their life….. for likely longer than 30 minutes.

What is your favorite quote?

“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” -Winnie the Pooh

Nickname

Lynds

Seasons on Squad

Third Season

Hometown

Brea, CA

I graduated with….

My BA in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton

Ideal Job

My ideal job is to own my own clothing store!

Hobbies

Fashion, Design, Crafting

Favorite Angels Player

Jared Walsh

Favorite Angel Game Memory

My favorite Angel Game Memory was participating in the World Series 20 Year Anniversary Ceremony! Being on the field with some of our greatest Angels players, celebrating with fans, and looking back at our biggest accomplishment is something I’ll never forget, and reminds me how lucky I am to be part of this organization.

Favorite Ballpark Food

Helmet Sundae with lots of sprinkles!

Favorite Angels Promotional Giveaway

Mike Trout City Connect Bobblehead

Greatest Accomplishment

My greatest accomplishment was opening up my first business as an LLC!

Three Words to Describe You

Spunky, Creative, and Funny

Favorite Thing to Do in Orange County Second to Going to an Angel Game

My favorite thing to do in Orange County is going shopping at the Irvine Spectrum then picking up dinner at Sancho’s to eat and watching the sunset on the beach!

What Would Your Walk Up Song Be?

“Pump It” by Black Eyed Peas

What are you Most Excited for this Season?

I am most excited to make memories with Strike Force around the stadium and get the fans pumped up for the games!

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

If I had to give a 30 minute presentation with no preparation it would be on how to start a business.

What is your favorite quote?

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” - Dolly Parton

Favorite Community Appearance (and why?)

My favorite community appearance is the Back-to-School Drive! I love helping students find the perfect pair of shoes they get to rock at school and seeing the smiles on their faces!

Best Part About Being on Strike Force

The best part about being on Strike Force is being able to make a difference in the community. I love meeting new people and working alongside some of the most amazing people within our community to make a positive impact around Orange County.

Most Memorable Moment on Strike Force

My most memorable moment on Strike Force was dancing solo on the “Elaine Cam” to get the fans pumped for the game! I love getting together with fans and creating long lasting memories with them!

Seasons on Squad

Rookie

Hometown

Huntington Beach, CA

School

Orange Coast College

Major

Real Estate

Ideal Job

Real Estate Agent

Hobbies

Cheerleading, working out, anything outside and in nature, and shopping!!!

Favorite Angels Player

Mike Trout

Favorite Angel Game Memory

I love the “Trout Net” and always have looked for it at every game since I was a little girl. I also love the Rally Monkey and Rally Time during the games.

Favorite Ballpark Food

I love the Dippin’ Dots that come in the Angels helmet and also soft pretzels (YUM!)

Favorite Angels Promotional Giveaway

Rally Monkey!!

Greatest Accomplishment

Making the team – Strike Force!

Three Words to Describe You:

Bubbly, outgoing, and caring

Favorite Thing to Do in Orange County Second to Going to an Angel Game

Going to the beach!

What Would Your Walk Up Song Be?

“Thunderstruck” by AC/DC

What are you Most Excited for this Season?

Being able to be on a team again and be able to to be in front of a whole stadium!

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

Cheerleading or coffee (LOL)

What is your favorite quote?

“Lead with your heart. The rest will follow.” -A.D. Posey

Seasons on Squad

Rookie

Hometown

Santa Ana, CA

School

Riverside City College

Major

Law

Ideal Job

Family Lawyer

Hobbies

Dance – my favorite styles are hip hop and jazz, but I recently have been doing ballet to maintain my technique!

Favorite Angels Player

Patrick Sandoval

Favorite Ballpark Food

Nachos

Favorite Angels Promotional Giveaway

This year’s Trout and Ohtani Blanket!

Greatest Accomplishment

Moving back to California after living in Las Vegas, for new opportunities

Three Words to Describe You

Outgoing, adventurous, friendly

Favorite Thing to Do in Orange County Second to Going to an Angel Game

Disneyland!

What Would Your Walk Up Song Be?

“Maneater” by Nelly Furtado

What are you Most Excited for this Season?

Making friends, and making memories

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

Dance… I started dancing when I was 4, and I’ve performed in many recitals and showcases, and I’ve competed!

What is your favorite quote?

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Seasons on Squad

Rookie

Hometown

Laguna Niguel, CA

School

University of California, Irvine

Major

Biological Sciences

Ideal Job

Cardiothoracic surgeon

Hobbies

Line dancing, and going to the beach

Favorite Angels Player

Taylor Ward

Favorite Angel Game Memory

Watching Ohtani's first career grand slam

Favorite Ballpark Food

Chicken Nachos

Favorite Angels Promotional Giveaway

Trout Fish Hat

Greatest Accomplishment

Maintaining a 4.0 GPA while holding two jobs

Three Words to Describe You

Dedicated, extra, hungry

Favorite Thing to Do in Orange County Second to Going to an Angel Game

Go to Disneyland with my sister who's a cast member!

What Would Your Walk Up Song Be?

“Rampampam” by Minelli

What are you Most Excited for this Season?

To meet so many fans, and of course the t-shirt cannon!

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

All of Taylor Swift's eras

What is your favorite quote?

"Failure is not the opposite of success: it's a part of success" - Arianna Huffington

Nickname

Juju

Seasons on Squad

Rookie

Hometown

La Habra, CA

School

Fullerton College

Major

Communications

Ideal Job

Sports Broadcaster

Hobbies

Traveling to visit new ballparks, watching the 49ers, and spending time with my loved ones.

Favorite Angels Player

David Fletcher or Patrick Sandoval

Favorite Angel Game Memory

Sitting behind the Angels dugout at one of my first games and Howie Kendrick throwing me a couple pieces of bubble gum and a ball!

Favorite Ballpark Food

Helmet Ice Cream Sundae

Greatest Accomplishment

Purchasing my dream car (Volkswagen Vanagon)

Three Words to Describe You

Passionate, Spontaneous, and Loyal

Favorite Thing to Do in Orange County Second to Going to an Angel Game

Hang out at the beach

What Would Your Walk Up Song Be?

“Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

What are you Most Excited for this Season?

Creating memories with Angels fans (especially the little ones)

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

Baseball or Sharks

What is your favorite quote?

"if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." - Marc Anthony

Nickname

Sarita

Seasons on Squad

Second Season

Hometown

Westminster, CA

School

California State University, Fullerton

Major

Human Communications Studies and American Studies

Ideal Job

Human Resources

Hobbies

Going on car rides with my dog, working out, and having game night with my family

Favorite Angels Player

Mike Trout

Favorite Angel Game Memory

The first time my mom and I were on the video boards at a game. This happened when I was 12 and it was our first time sitting in the Diamond Club. It was a surreal and unexpected moment that I will never forget.

Favorite Ballpark Food

Angel Dogs (Specifically the ones from the vendors!!!)

Favorite Angels Promotional Giveaway

Mike Trout City Connect Bobblehead

Greatest Accomplishment

My greatest accomplishment would be the first time I landed my back handspring. This had to be my greatest accomplishment because I continued to work hard and never give up, even when I thought I couldn’t do it.

Three Words to Describe You

Bubbly, Persevering, and Organized

What Would Your Walk Up Song Be?

“Low” (feat. T-Pain) by Flo Rida

What are you Most Excited for this Season?

I am most excited to meet fans and spend time with my fellow Strike Force members as we bond over our love and appreciation for the Angels!!! I also am sooo excited to see the Angels WIN and watching those fireworks go off when they hit a homerun!!!

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

Why Christmas is my favorite holiday!!!

What is your favorite quote?

"Leave a little sparkle wherever you go" - Kate Spade

Favorite Community Appearance (and why?)

My favorite community appearance has to be our visit to Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital. This was my favorite appearance because I loved meeting the children, seeing how positive they are and even getting to dance with some of them!!!

Best Part About Being on Strike Force

The best part about being on Strike Force has to be meeting the fans!!! I love being able to bond over our love for the Angels and hearing them talk about who their favorite player is. My favorite part about meeting the fans also has to be hearing how they traveled from different states AND EVEN COUNTRIES just to come to a game!!!

Most Memorable Moment on Strike Force

My most memorable moment on Strike Force has to be Star Wars Night and running to Steal Third with a young fan. Seeing how happy she was to have stolen third base was a very heartwarming experience and a moment I will never forget!!!

Nickname

Mo

Seasons on Squad

Second Season

Hometown

Tustin, CA

I graduated with…

My MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Chapman University – Undergrad

University of Redlands - Masters

Ideal Job

To work as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a pediatric hospital

Hobbies

Going to the beach, watching/going to football games, and spending time with family and friends

Favorite Angels Player

David Fletcher

Favorite Angel Game Memory

Running from my seats on the view level to behind the dugout when the Angels won the AL West in 2008... Erick Aybar gave me his bat!

Favorite Ballpark Food

Helmet Sunday (with whipped cream and sprinkles of course!)

Favorite Angels Promotional Giveaway

Angels Cowboy Hat

Greatest Accomplishment

Earning my Masters degree and now working as a speech therapist at a preschool

Three Words to Describe You

Kind, patient, happy

What Would Your Walk Up Song Be?

“Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” - Shania Twain

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

The importance of playing a sport growing up, or Why Country music is the best!

What is your favorite quote?

“If you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen” - Conan O’Brien

Favorite Community Appearance (and why?)

Hospital visits because I loved being able to put a smile on children’s faces and brighten their day

Best Part About Being on Strike Force

Being able to give back to my community and support the Angels experience all while making lifelong friends and growing as a person

Most Memorable Moment on Strike Force

So many to choose from…. but I would say my first time stepping onto the field doing pregame launch and seeing my family in the stands

Nickname

Lyss

Seasons on Squad

Rookie

Hometown

Tustin, CA

School

Irvine Valley College

Major

Communications

Ideal Job

Working in sports and/or entertainment marketing.

Hobbies

Dancing, writing, and exercising.

Favorite Angels Player

Shohei Ohtani and Vladimir Guerrero

Favorite Angel Game Memory

Seeing Ohtani throw 13 strikeouts live with my friends.

Favorite Ballpark Food

Pizza and giant pretzels

Favorite Angels Promotional Giveaway

Clear tote bag

Greatest Accomplishment

Finishing my senior year of high school during the pandemic with good grades.

Three Words to Describe You

Compassionate, intelligent, and loyal.

Favorite Thing to Do in Orange County Second to Going to an Angel Game

Going to the beach and finding new restaurants.

What are you Most Excited for this Season?

Seeing all of the Angels healthy and no more shift rule!

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

What is your favorite quote?

“You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe” - Oprah Winfrey

Seasons on Squad

Rookie

Hometown

Irvine, CA

I graduated from…

Chapman University

Major

Psychology

Ideal Job

Child Life Specialist

Hobbies

Baking, reading, running

Favorite Angels Player

Taylor Ward

Favorite Angel Game Memory

Taking my best friend to her first ever baseball game and watching the Angels win

Favorite Ballpark Food

Helmet ice cream sundae and pretzels

Favorite Angels Promotional Giveaway

Ohtani-Wan Kenobi Bobblehead

Greatest Accomplishment

Graduating College with honors

Three Words to Describe You

Energetic, friendly, adventurous

Favorite Thing to Do in Orange County Second to Going to an Angel Game

Take my dog to the beach

What Would Your Walk Up Song Be?

“Buzzin” by Mann

What are you Most Excited for this Season?

To support the team while making long-lasting friendships with the girls

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

The importance of taking care of your mental health

What is your favorite quote?

"The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit" - Fabienne Fredrickson

Nickname

Gabs

Seasons on Squad

Second Season

Hometown

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

School

California Baptist University

Major

Biology

Ideal Job

Veterinarian

Hobbies

Going to Disneyland, line dancing, and napping

Favorite Angels Player

Max Stassi

Favorite Ballpark Food

Soft pretzels

Favorite Angels Promotional Giveaway

Ohtani Sweatshirt

Three Words to Describe You

Imaginative, energetic, determined

What Would Your Walk Up Song Be?

“Highway Tune” by Greta Van Fleet

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

The Marvel Multiverse

What is your favorite quote?

“Recognizing that every interaction you have is an opportunity to make positive impact on others” -Shep Hyken

Favorite Community Appearance (and why?)

The children’s hospital visits because I love interacting with the patients and families. It’s special to see their face light up when we go into the rooms and help put a smile on their faces even when some aren’t Angels fans.

Most Memorable Moment on Strike Force

One of my most memorable moments in Strike Force was going back to a fan after the 7^th Inning Stretch to give her a T-shirt to find out she has always admired the Strike Force and wanted to be a part of it all. She was so happy that she gave Morgan and I a hug and teared up. As we were walking away, the section clapped and told us “good job girls.” That moment truly showed why we do what we do as Strike Force.

Seasons on Squad

Rookie

Hometown

Orange, CA

School

Chapman University

Major

Integrated Educational Studies

Ideal Job

Teacher

Hobbies

Volunteering

Spending time with my friends and family

Favorite Angels Player

Vladimir Guerrero

Favorite Angel Game Memory

When I was three years old I was given the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at an Angel game to honor my dad that had passed away that week in a car accident. My dad was a lifelong Angels fan and I treasure the memories of attending the games with him. Throwing out the first pitch was a fun way for me to honor him & have my “Angels debut”

Favorite Ballpark Food

Helmet nachos!!!!!

Favorite Angels Promotional Giveaway

Angels Cowboy Hat

Greatest Accomplishment

In high school, I worked to accomplish over 1,000 service hours

Three Words to Describe You

Outgoing, Caring, Fun

Favorite Thing to Do in Orange County Second to Going to an Angel Game

Go to the beach

What Would Your Walk Up Song Be?

“Welcome to the Show” by Cody Johnson

What are you Most Excited for this Season?

To go to the games with a new perspective!

What is something you could give a 30 minute presentation about with no preparation?

Anything country music