This week on Here’s What We Know, join us for an inspiring conversation with former Minor League baseball player John Sealy Livermore Gavin. Our host shares his admiration for John’s remarkable journey, recently featured in The Athletic, and dives deeper into his experiences—from childhood baseball dreams to life transitions and lasting relationships. Tune in for an uplifting episode full of laughter, reflection, and a reminder of the connections that bring us together!
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In this Episode:
- John’s Journey: From growing up in San Jose and attending Saint Francis High School to becoming a standout athlete at Cal State Fullerton, where he helped lead the team to the College World Series in 2015 and 2017, John shares how his passion for baseball shaped his life.
- Radio Memories: Reminisce about the good old days of radio contests on 95.3 KRTY and the sense of community they created, leaving lasting memories.
- Concert Fun: Get ready to laugh at some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from concerts at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
- Height Perks & Challenges: Enjoy a lighthearted discussion about the joys and quirks of being tall as John shares funny moments alongside his towering friends.
- Life Lessons from Baseball: John reflects on the friendships and life lessons baseball has brought him, showing how the sport helped shape his character both on and off the field.
- Career Challenges: Get insights into John’s post-baseball career challenges, navigating economic shifts while staying true to himself and his values.
- Life Shifts: Learn how meeting his future wife shifted John’s priorities from chasing dreams on the field to building a meaningful life and family off the field.
- Marriage & Companionship: A heartfelt conversation on the beauty of marriage and insights on how companionship enriches life, helping us live longer and healthier.
Quotations:
“If you’re expecting a different result, then that’s just idiocracy at its finest. You gotta at least embrace it and you gotta figure out a way to get through it.” ~ John Gavin
“The cool thing that I always appreciated about baseball was that I got to make relationships with people.” ~ John Gavin
“I am going to pretend to be over the moon until I actually am over the moon because the second I think what am I doing up here and like, why am I in this situation or I can’t believe I have to face that guy, you’re already doomed.” ~ John Gavin
“Everybody who knows me, my dimples are normally showing 99% of the time. And that was a struggle for me when I got to St. Francis, and I had to turn that switch. I had to turn into a killer.” ~ John Gavin
“I never wanted to have a backup plan for baseball.” ~ John Gavin
“I want to start a family. I want to be the best husband that I can be, and I want to be the best person that I can be.” ~ John Gavin
“My dimple, love-harding self, if I go out there with just kind of a go easy, let’s throw the balls out and let’s just see how it is, I would get absolutely rocked.” ~ John Gavin
“I pride myself in being an authentic, genuine person and I don’t want to put on an act.” ~ John Gavin
“The awesome thing about society that I love about people. It’s coming together through hard times and they make everybody so much better.” ~ John Gavin
Bio:
John Sealy Livermore Gavin is an ex-Minor League baseball player known for his drive to exceed expectations both on and off the field. He majored in Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations at Cal State Fullerton, where he helped his team reach the College World Series in 2015 and 2017. John’s unique blend of emotional empathy and competitiveness makes him a standout candidate for companies seeking to expand and connect with diverse audiences. Passionate about building relationships and uncovering what makes people unique, John is dedicated to creating meaningful connections and driving success.
Guest Contact Info:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnslgavin/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnslgavin/