BEFORE PURDUE
• Sidearmer was a three-year letterwinner in the bullpen at Wright State, pitching in 61 career games and averaging 9.8 K/9
• Pitched in 24 games in 2024, 15 in 2023 and 22 in 2022 – all in relief
• Did not allow an earned run over his first six appearances of 2024, facing Louisiana, Oklahoma and Memphis on the road during that stretch
• Registered 33 strikeouts vs. 30 hits allowed in 29 2/3 innings while limiting hitters to a .265 B/Avg in 2022
• Helped Wright State win three consecutive Horizon League regular-season championships plus tournament titles in 2022 and 2023 to qualify for NCAA Regionals
• Pitched in the Horizon League Tournament in 2022 and 2024
• Horizon League Academic Honor Roll
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Ed Freije at Indianapolis Cathedral High School on Indy’s northeast side
• As a two-way standout, was 9-1 with an 0.99 ERA in 69 innings and .381 batting average as a senior
• IHSBCA Indiana North/South All-Star as a senior
• Starred in a 2021 IHSAA sectional win with a two-hit shutout on the mound and 3-for-4 day at the plate
• Helped Cathedral win an Indianapolis City Championship as a senior
• Also played travel ball for Canes Midwest
PERSONAL
• Major: Communication
• Full name is Christopher Francis Gallagher
• Born in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Parents are Mike and Amy Gallagher
• Family also includes older sister Katherine and younger siblings Lauren and Michael
• Father is a Purdue alumnus
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Cincinnati Bengals
Favorite Athlete: Tiger Woods
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Mike Gallagher, Father
Favorite Playoff Format: March Madness
Favorite Pro Stadium: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Oklahoma State's O'Brate Stadium
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: CJ Richmond
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Mike Trout
Funniest Teammate: Sergio DeCello
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Camden Gasser
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Hunter Roberts
Musical Artist In His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Hip-Hop Group He Would Love to See Play Purdue: Migos
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram Reels
Favorite Super-Hero: Spider-Man
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Beast Games
Favorite Video Game: NBA 2K25
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Meal: Bacon cheeseburger with fries
Favorite Dessert: Double chunk chocolate cookie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: New York City
Unique Travel Locale: Cabo, Mexico
Country He’d Like to Visit: France
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Will Briggs as Scooby Doo
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Videoboard
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Josh Boyd, Communication
Furry Friend: Lily Jane, Cavapoo
• Sidearmer was a three-year letterwinner in the bullpen at Wright State, pitching in 61 career games and averaging 9.8 K/9
• Pitched in 24 games in 2024, 15 in 2023 and 22 in 2022 – all in relief
• Did not allow an earned run over his first six appearances of 2024, facing Louisiana, Oklahoma and Memphis on the road during that stretch
• Registered 33 strikeouts vs. 30 hits allowed in 29 2/3 innings while limiting hitters to a .265 B/Avg in 2022
• Helped Wright State win three consecutive Horizon League regular-season championships plus tournament titles in 2022 and 2023 to qualify for NCAA Regionals
• Pitched in the Horizon League Tournament in 2022 and 2024
• Horizon League Academic Honor Roll
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Ed Freije at Indianapolis Cathedral High School on Indy’s northeast side
• As a two-way standout, was 9-1 with an 0.99 ERA in 69 innings and .381 batting average as a senior
• IHSBCA Indiana North/South All-Star as a senior
• Starred in a 2021 IHSAA sectional win with a two-hit shutout on the mound and 3-for-4 day at the plate
• Helped Cathedral win an Indianapolis City Championship as a senior
• Also played travel ball for Canes Midwest
PERSONAL
• Major: Communication
• Full name is Christopher Francis Gallagher
• Born in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Parents are Mike and Amy Gallagher
• Family also includes older sister Katherine and younger siblings Lauren and Michael
• Father is a Purdue alumnus
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Cincinnati Bengals
Favorite Athlete: Tiger Woods
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Mike Gallagher, Father
Favorite Playoff Format: March Madness
Favorite Pro Stadium: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Oklahoma State's O'Brate Stadium
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: CJ Richmond
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Mike Trout
Funniest Teammate: Sergio DeCello
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Camden Gasser
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Hunter Roberts
Musical Artist In His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Hip-Hop Group He Would Love to See Play Purdue: Migos
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram Reels
Favorite Super-Hero: Spider-Man
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Beast Games
Favorite Video Game: NBA 2K25
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Meal: Bacon cheeseburger with fries
Favorite Dessert: Double chunk chocolate cookie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: New York City
Unique Travel Locale: Cabo, Mexico
Country He’d Like to Visit: France
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Will Briggs as Scooby Doo
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Videoboard
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Josh Boyd, Communication
Furry Friend: Lily Jane, Cavapoo