Alex Kirilloff, the first baseman and outfielder for the Minnesota Twins, has decided to retire from baseball. The team expressed their gratitude for his nine years of dedication. Kirilloff will celebrate his 27th birthday on November 9.
In a heartfelt message shared on Instagram, he reflected on his journey in baseball. Growing up in western Pennsylvania with a baseball coach as a father, he spent countless hours practicing and dreaming of playing in the Major Leagues. This dream became a reality filled with both joy and challenges that helped him grow.
Despite living his dream, Kirilloff faced numerous injuries that took a toll on him physically and mentally . He realized he could no longer give the game his all, something he believed was necessary to honor his teammates, coaches, fans, and the sport itself. Fans might think it’s sad to see such talent leave early.
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Grateful for the support from family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, and fans throughout his career, Kirilloff plans to personally thank those who believed in him. He expressed appreciation for the Minnesota Twins for giving him opportunities that he’ll cherish forever.
Now recovering from a lower back injury, he’s excited to focus more on family life and explore new adventures beyond baseball fields. Though this chapter closes here, Kirilloff assures us that his story continues elsewhere.
In 2024’s season stats—he hit .201/.270/.384 with five home runs over 57 games; overall career stats show .248/.309/.412 with 27 home runs across four seasons spanning 249 games played.
Drafted as No.15 pick back in ’16 outta Plum High School (Pittsburgh), reaching majors by ’21 wasn’t easy due largely due battling serious injuries leading ultimately deciding retire young age-wise… What do you think about Alex’s decision?
