Larry Baer’s statement

Giants president and CEO Larry Baer’s full public statement ahead of his return from a suspension that Major League Baseball imposed on March 26:

“I write this today after four months away from the Giants, the team I have loved since childhood and the organization I’ve served most of my adult life. Our hundreds of Giants employees, millions of Giants fans and the community-at-large have been on my mind everyday, and I am truly sorry for letting you down.

“While my time away has been difficult on many levels, it has allowed me opportunities for introspection and, with the help of some wonderful people, growth. I’ve been able to step back and take stock of myself as a person and as a leader. I am wiser for it, and the work continues. The journey of self-discovery, like so much in life, is ongoing and never-ending.

“The overwhelming emotion I feel right now is gratitude. I am appreciative beyond words for the hard work and professionalism of the Giants staff and executive team during this difficult period, and I’m looking forward to thanking each of them in person.

“The Giants are in a major transition on and off the field. This includes some structural changes, which I fully embrace. Major League Baseball is a complex and everchanging industry, now more than ever. Success requires leadership that listens to and learns from all voices, that leverages the ideas and talent of every person in every department, along with tapping the resources and energy of our fans and the Bay Area community.

“I am looking forward to spending the next weeks and months listening, learning and discovering how, together, we can best serve this great organization and community.”