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Mark Gilbert
Mark Gilbert, official State Department photo portrait.jpg
United States Ambassador to Samoa
In office
May 12, 2015 January 20, 2017
Outfielder
Batted: Both
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 21, 1985, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
July 27, 1985, for the Chicago White Sox
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by United States Ambassador to New Zealand
2015–2017
Succeeded by
United States Ambassador to Samoa
2015–2017