Christian Gabriel

IUP Baseball • ✞

[Christian Gabriel @c_gabriel8]

Extremely blessed and thankful to say that I will be continuing my education and baseball career at Indiana University of Pennsylvania!! Thank you to my family for everything and to all those who have played a part up to this point. Can’t wait to be a Crimson Hawk! #TalonsUp ⚾️

[Kirk Herbstreit @KirkHerbstreit]

This is such a powerful message from Tim!

[Ben Skowronek @BennySkow]

Retweets count as votes. Help me out Steelers Nation. @steelers

#ProBowlVote Ben Skowronek
#ProBowlVote @BennySkow

[MLB @MLB]

Oneil Cruz is in the Derby!

The @Pirates slugger, who has the highest exit velo in baseball, announced on Instagram that he’ll participate in the 2025 @TMobile #HRDerby!

[Alexander Kirilloff | SW Florida, Realtor® @AKirilloff19]

After nine seasons in professional baseball, I’m announcing my decision to step away from the game today. Baseball has always been a cornerstone of my life. Starting with my childhood in western Pennsylvania, where I grew up as the son of a baseball coach. Spending countless hours in the batting cages, hitting hundreds of balls daily, fueled my dream of playing Major League Baseball. Living that dream has been an absolute joy – and this journey has been filled with unforgettable moments, challenges that led to growth, and lasting experiences that have enriched my life beyond measure.

In my nine professional seasons, I’ve encountered numerous injuries, which led me to search for new ways to overcome the pain. These challenges have taken a toll on me mentally and physically; over time, I’ve realized that my passion for playing the game has shifted. Baseball demands an ‘all-in’ approach, something I’ve brought to every season. However, I can no longer give it the total commitment it requires. I’ve always believed that playing this game requires 110% effort, and anything less would not do justice to my teammates, coaches, fans, or the game itself.

I am deeply grateful for the support I’ve received from my wife, family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, and fans throughout my career. There are so many people to thank, and I will personally thank them. Your belief in me made all the difference, and I will be forever grateful. I’d like to thank the Minnesota Twins for giving me an opportunity. The things I was able to experience, I’ll be able to take with me the rest of my life.

As I navigate the recovery process for my current lower back injury, I’m excited to focus more on my family and explore new opportunities. While this next chapter won’t take place on the field, my story is far from over.

With love and appreciation,
Alex Kirilloff

[Andrew Fillipponi @ThePoniExpress]

The cavalry is coming!

[JJ Wetherholt @jj_wetherholt]

Thank you to @MLB for an unbelievable experience. Excited to see this event grow each year!

[IUP Athletics @IUPCrimsonHawk]

Harrison Pontoli helped close out a shutout for Jake Black and the Crimson Hawks with this diving catch to finish out the eighth inning.

#SCTop10 @SportsCenter #TalonsUp

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[IUP Baseball @IUPBaseball]

Just about set to go here with a 1:30 p.m. first pitch in the 2024 NCAA DII College World Series.

Mark Edeburn takes the hill for IUP.

#TalonsUp

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

It's the sprint around the bases for us. 😅

[IUP Baseball @IUPBaseball]

A milestone hit.

Harrison Pontoli becomes the seventh player in program history to reach 200 collegiate hits with this third inning double.

#TalonsUp

[MLB @MLB]

Alex Kirilloff sends the @Twins home in #Walkoff fashion!

[MLB @MLB]

Oneil Cruz walks it off for the @Pirates! 💥

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

OPENING DAY CRUZ MISSILE! 🚀

[South Fayette Baseball @SFLionsBaseball]

We are SO proud to announce that Coach Morgan has reached 100 CAREER WINS TODAY‼️ CONGRATULATIONS to Coach Morgan and keep being great! We appreciate you SO MUCH!! Thank you for making our SF Baseball Organization so successful. ❤️⚾️ #SFFAMILY #SFLIONPRIDE @KennyLenny11

[IUP Baseball @IUPBaseball]

T3| Harrison Pontoli hits a bomb giving IUP their first point of the game.

IUP 1-0
#TalonsUp

[Russell Wilson @DangeRussWilson]

Year 13. Grateful. @Steelers

[Dave KIRILLOFF / Hitting Advisor @kirilloff19]

You Are All..Sons Of GOD When,
You Put Your Faith In Jesus Christ! ❤️🏆
-Galatians 3:26-

[IUP Baseball @IUPBaseball]

Sunday spotlight.

🏠 Beaver, PA
📚 Finance

#TalonsUp

[Minnesota Twins @Twins]

Needed this, Alex. 🎣

#MNTwins

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

THERE IS NO ONE ON EARTH HOTTER THAN CARLOS SANTANA RIGHT NOW