Connor Gillispie
| Connor Gillispie | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 10, 1997 Earlysville, Virginia, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 4, 2024, for the Cleveland Guardians | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 2.25 |
| Strikeouts | 8 |
| Teams | |
Connor Brammer Gillispie (born November 10, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Guardians. He made his MLB debut in 2024.
Career
[edit]Gillispie attended the Miller School of Albemarle in Charlottesville, Virginia.[1] He enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and played college baseball for the VCU Rams.
Baltimore Orioles
[edit]The Baltimore Orioles selected Gillispie in the ninth round, with the 258th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He made his professional debut with the Low–A Aberdeen IronBirds, recording a 1.77 ERA with 21 strikeouts over 14 appearances. Gillispie did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Gillispie returned to Aberdeen in 2021, now a High–A affiliate, and posted a 4–8 record and 4.97 ERA with 78 strikeouts across 21 games (12 starts).[4] He returned to Aberdeen for a third season in 2022, compiling an 8–5 record and 3.79 ERA with 113 strikeouts over 25 appearances (14 starts).[5]
Gillispie spent the 2023 campaign with the Double–A Bowie Baysox. In 27 games (14 starts), he accumulated a 7–4 record and 3.89 ERA with 99 strikeouts and 2 saves across 115+2⁄3 innings pitched.[6]
Cleveland Guardians
[edit]On December 6, 2023, the Cleveland Guardians selected Gillispie from the Orioles in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[7] Gillispie began the 2024 season with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers. On August 4, 2024, Gillispie was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] In 3 appearances during his rookie campaign, he posted a 2.25 ERA with 8 strikeouts across 8 innings of work. Gillispie was designated for assignment by Cleveland on November 19.[9] On November 22, the Guardians non–tendered Gillispie, making him a free agent.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ reports, The Daily Progress staff (June 4, 2019). "Former Miller star Connor Gillispie drafted by Orioles". The Daily Progress.
- ^ Times-Dispatch, JOHN O’CONNOR Richmond (August 11, 2023). "'Amazing' VCU experience set up Bowie righty Connor Gillispie for pro run". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Connor Gillispie - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Connor Gillispie - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Connor Gillispie Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles in agreement with Kimbrel, decline to make selection in major league phase of Rule 5 draft". MASNsports.com - Orioles and Nationals on MASNsports.com. December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Guardians bolster bullpen with two fresh arms ahead of series finale against Orioles". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Guardians Designate Three Players For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Guardians Avoid Arbitration With Veteran Righty, Non-Tender 2 Players". guardiansnation.com. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- VCU Rams bio