Luke Gallo ’25 leads Boys Baseball by example. Despite an early-season injury, Gallo continued to be a presence for the team. A four-year varsity baseball player, Gallo has both the experience and willingness to lead each member of the team. Gallo’s baseball journey has been one marked with commitment and hard work, with many hours in the gym, and a continuous drive to perfect his craft; Gallo inspires teammates with his actions and work ethic.
From a young age, Gallo fell in love with the sport of baseball. Playing at every level, moving up one step at a time, he shares his journey and appreciates the opportunities and doors the game has opened.
“I started playing tee ball when I was four or five years old, and I’ve been playing ever since. I always wanted to play baseball when I was young, and I’ve always had a love for the game, even before Andover, playing on travel teams in the summer and middle school teams during the year. It’s been a long journey. I’m pretty happy with the way it’s gone and the way it’s set me up for life. Baseball is bigger than the game itself to me,” said Gallo.
Gallo also leads by example. All the hours of unseen work is reflected in his play and the play of his team. As a co-captain, Gallo explains his overall philosophy and the role that work ethic takes in his leadership style.
“I try to lead by example. I feel like words can only go so far sometimes. Obviously, it’s important to talk to the team in certain situations, fire them up, and tell them what’s right and wrong, just based on experiences. I would say leading by example is something I try to prioritize because I feel like what you do with your actions is more important than what you do with your words,” said Gallo.
From dormmates to roommates to co-captains, Marek Krystofolski ’25 and Gallo have grown up together and developed a special bond. Krystofolski gave unique insight into the underbelly of Gallo’s personality.
“Just getting down there, being willing to work, and wanting to win is kind of how we both operate. I’d say he’s great with that. He gets down there, in the winter, in the spring, in the fall, Luke is always just ready to work and ready to perfect his craft,” said Krystofolski.
Krystofolski adds onto previous statements and recites Gallo’s favorite mantra, which shows his character as both a player and leader.
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. He always says that, that’s his motto. Just work hard every chance you get because you never know when your last time out there is. So play every day like it’s your last,” said Krystofolski.
Gallo is always there to help others and is always open to questions. Nate Dubuc ’28 talks about one of the ways that Gallo has coached younger players, emphasizing the significance of developing confidence and a strong mentality.
“Luke is a great mentor from a mentality perspective. He’s been on the team for a while, and having the right mindset is everything in baseball, because baseball is a game of inches, it’s all in your brain. Having Luke to help us get our mentality straight for the upcoming years, getting that information and learning from him is just awesome,” said Dubuc.
Gallo will continue playing competitive baseball at Boston College.
