John Gall
Born: 4/2/1978 in Stanford, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-07-26 | Final Game: 2007-05-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: John Christopher Gall
Biography
John Gall, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007. Primarily a position player, Gall made a brief impact in the league, appearing in 33 games. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 13 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 11 runs, finishing with a batting average of .245. Despite his limited time on the field, Gall's contributions were notable in a competitive era that saw many players striving for offensive prowess.
Gall's playing style was characterized by his ability to contribute to his team in various ways, though he did not record any stolen bases during his time in the majors. His career spanned a period when the game was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and offensive statistics. While he may not have had the lengthy career of some of his contemporaries, Gall's perseverance in reaching the major leagues and his contributions during his time serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by players in the pursuit of success in professional baseball. He retired on May 17, 2007, leaving behind a legacy defined by determination and the spirit of competition.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 53 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.245 | 0.268 | 0.415 | 0.683 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | STL | NL | 22 | 37 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.270 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | STL | NL | 8 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIA | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 13 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SLN | OF | 10 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SLN | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | FLO | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |