Connor Gillispie
| Connor Gillispie | |
|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | |
| 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 for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in 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]
Atlanta Braves
[edit]On November 29, 2024, Gillispie signed a one–year, major league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[11]
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.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (November 29, 2024). "Braves take flier on bullpen arm Gillispie". MLB.com. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- VCU Rams bio