Daniel Haivala

6'2 195lbs
3rd basemen and RHP
Kansas City Christian
Class of 2024

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

I'm excited to announce my commitment to play baseball at MidAmerica Nazarene University.
I would like to thank my family, coaches, teammates and most importantly, God for the love and support. Let's Go Pioneers!
@MNUBaseball
@precisionballkc
@CPunches18
@kccpantherbsb

[sylas wilson @SylasW2515]

Big PR day, EV jumped up 5 MPH from 86 to 90.9. Super excited for this spring!

@BBUncommitted @bbconnectionInt @BUncommitted @KCHSBall @kccpantherbsb @uncommittedBBs @UncommittedUTR @UncommittedStud @UncommittedUsa @Coast2CoastBsbl @BaseballCf @cthomasmitchell

[Ian Gatchell @iangatchell25]

Uncommitted ‘24 CF/OF/2B
Lifting heavy and also speed training to get my 60 yard sub 6.6 by fall.
Hitting off the machine and doing soft toss to refine my mechanics and keep everything fresh.
@BUncommitted @BaseballCf @KCHSBall @showcaseballers @bbconnectionInt @UncommittedStud

[Ian Gatchell @iangatchell25]

And that’s a wrap. Played in my last high school game yesterday. Finished the season batting .308, fielding .960, with 14 R and 15 SB. Highlights are below:
@BUncommitted @BaseballCf @AmyosportKS @bbconnectionInt @KCHSBall @UncommittedUsa @kccpantherbsb @Jbgolfn13 @coach_Kaczor

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

First game of regionals was an 8-1 W! On the bump, I was able to contribute 6.0 IP 13 Ks 2 Hits and 1ER. While at the plate I went 3-4 with 2 RBIs! Great start from the boys! Let's keep working!
@kccpantherbsb
@mnusports
@MNUBaseball

[Ian Gatchell @iangatchell25]

Played my last regular season game yesterday. Went 3 for 3, with a triple, 3 SB, RBI, and a BB. I also got to pitch in the final inning and retired the last batter in a 13-8 win. Playoffs start next week!
@BUncommitted @BaseballCf @AmyosportKS @KCHSBall @kccpantherbsb

[KCC Baseball @kccpantherbsb]

@KSHSAA @CapFed Congratulations @DanielHaivala for being nominated as a player to watch this season! Well deserved and looking forward to a great Senior season!

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

Returning 2-1A all-state selections from Sports in Kansas ⚾️

First Team
P- Gus Keller, Colgan
P- Kysen Bennett, Colgan
IF- Logan Renken, Little River
IF- Daniel Haivala, KC Christian
OF- Zac Evans, Valley Falls
OF- Jack Lanning, Marion
C- Cooper Simmons, Colgan (2-1A Player of Year)

Second Team
P- Brayden Berens, Pratt Skyline
P- Corey Crumrine, Sedgwick
P- Russ Smith, Central Burden
IF- Carter Cunningham, Medicine Lodge
IF- Hayden Kearney, Valley Falls
OF- J.T. Prusa, Bucklin
OF- Drew Konrade, Lebo
DH- Lander Smith, Marion

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

I am very blessed to be put in KSHAA's top 15 players to watch in 2A! @kccpantherbsb let's work!

[KSHSAA @KSHSAA]

15 Class 2-1A Baseball Players to Watch in 2024

#KSHSAACovered x @CapFed

https://t.co/cujoLEzNit

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

Opening Day Post part 2
Got both the wins today in the double header! Stoked to be back out on the field with the boys. I went 3-5 in the 2 games with 2 doubles and a single! I also got 2 walks. Can't wait to get this season rolling!
@kccpantherbsb
@MNUBaseball

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

Opening Day post part 1
First time pitching since being on the IL for 5 months. Felt good to be back. I was able to contribute 2.0 innings pitched, 6ks and 0 hits allowed. Happy to be back on the bump!
@kccpantherbsb
@MNUBaseball

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

One of the hardest workers I know! Keep It up man! We're gonna crush it this season!!

[MNU Sports @mnusports]

⚾️ 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞
Congrats Coach Ryan Thompson on 500 career wins! #FearTheNeer

[Ian Gatchell @iangatchell25]

@NCSA_Baseball - Ian Gatchell
- Kansas
- CF, LF, RF, 2B
- 3.59
- 6.8 60-yard dash
- @sportsinkansas Honorable Mention All-State (2023)

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

Yes sir, way to put in the work dawg! Can't wait for the season to start with you!!

[Ian Gatchell @iangatchell25]

Lifting hard, throwing harder, lots of hitting reps, and getting my conditioning in while playing basketball for @KCC_Panthers. Getting ready for a big senior season with @kccpantherbsb!

@BUncommitted @BaseballCf @TopPreps @CoachHarrisNCSA @Jbgolfn13 @Cooperstowne_KC

[Ian Gatchell @iangatchell25]

@BUncommitted | Ian Gatchell | 6'0 180lbs | CF/OF/2B | Precision 18u | KCC ‘24 | #25 | 3.59 GPA |
https://t.co/1se5rgNsG9

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

@CPunches18 @MNUBaseball @precisionballkc @kccpantherbsb Thanks Coach Punches!!!

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

I'm excited to announce my commitment to play baseball at MidAmerica Nazarene University.
I would like to thank my family, coaches, teammates and most importantly, God for the love and support. Let's Go Pioneers!
@MNUBaseball
@precisionballkc
@CPunches18
@kccpantherbsb

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

@BenRaschke2023 @MNUBaseball @precisionballkc @CPunches18 @kccpantherbsb Yes sir dawg!!

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

@clifbo @MNUBaseball @precisionballkc @CPunches18 @kccpantherbsb Ayyy appreciate it!!

[Daniel Haivala @DanielHaivala]

Had a great first weekend with @precisionballkc. I went 3-7 with a game winning 2 run home run. I was also able to contribute 1 2/3 innings pitched with 4 ks and 0 hits allowed. Thanks Dad for always yelling and cheering me on!#HARDWORK #newdrip