Former Stanford Standout Embraces New Role as USA Baseball President

Published on December 16, 2023

John Gall didn’t necessarily see the destination, but he certainly recognized the path. “I’ve always wanted to stay involved in baseball,” he told The Epoch Times. “If there was any opportunity that’s come up, I’ve always tried to check it out and see if it would fit.” The latest opportunity for Mr. Gall, a Palo Alto native and former Stanford standout who also played briefly in the Major Leagues, is as the newly-elected president of USA Baseball, the sport’s national governing body. “USA Baseball has been a nice fit for me,” said Mr. Goll, a member of the organization’s Board of Directors since 2013. “I’m excited about the opportunity. That’s for sure.”...

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