Former Indiana Hoosiers baseball star Kyle Schwarber started his Christmas celebrations early with a life-changing gift.

The 25-year-old Chicago Cubs slugger announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Paige Hartman via Twitter post Monday.

The couple are high school sweethearts. They began dating in 2010 as students at Middletown High School in Ohio.

Schwarber played last season on a one-year $604,500 deal. He's eligible for arbitration heading into next season. For his career, he's batting .228 with 72 home runs.

The former catcher turned outfielder is the highest-ever draft pick (fourth overall) in IU baseball history.

He was a two-time All-American during his career with the Hoosiers.

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