Nicole “Sis” Bates was named to the USA Women’s Softball National Team roster on Friday.

The 2016 Ceres High School grad/three-time All-American shortstop for the University of Washington/Athletes Unlimited professional athlete will represent the Red, White and Blue at the WBSC World Cup this summer in Ireland.

Bates has competed on the international state before.

She made her debut with USA at the 2022 Pan American Championship in Guatemala City this past year.

Bates batted .500 from the plate with one home run, two triples, three doubles, nine RBIs and 13 runs as the Americans claimed the gold medal at the Nov. 12-19 event.

A four-year standout at Ceres High, Bates enjoyed a success-filled career at Washington. She’s the Huskies’ all-time hits leader with 320. Bates became just one of two players in Pac-12 softball history to earn three Defensive Player of the Year awards.