James Gallagher (baseball)

James Andrew Gallagher (born September 3, 1985) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder in minor league baseball organization of the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at Duke University. Gallagher has also competed for the United States national baseball team.

Jim Gallagher
Free Agent
First baseman / Outfielder
Born: September 3, 1985 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Medals Men’s baseball Representing  United States Pan American Games 2011 Guadalajara National team

Career

Gallagher attended Peters Township High School in McMurray, Pennsylvania and Duke University, where he played college baseball for the Duke Blue Devils baseball team in the Atlantic Coast Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I.[1]

Gallagher was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the seventh round of the 2007 MLB draft.[1] The White Sox invited him to spring training in 2012.[2]

Gallagher played for the United States national baseball team in the 2011 Pan American Games, winning the silver medal.[3]

References

1. http://www.chicagonow.com/daily-chicago-sports-tab/2012/02/5-year-rear-view-mirror-looking-back-at-chicagos-2007-drafts-part-iv/
2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2012-02-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
3. Emrich, Robert (October 26, 2011). "Van Ostrand, Canada take Pan Am gold | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved January 12, 2012.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)