Connor Gillispie #51

Attended Virginia Commonwealth University. Went 13-8 with a 2.82 ERA (60 ER/191.1 IP), 63 walks, and 253 strikeouts in 50 games (45 starts) during three collegiate seasons from 2017-19.

2024

In three relief appearances with Cleveland, posted a 2.25 ERA (2 ER/8.0 IP) with five walks and eight strikeouts....Had contract selected by Cleveland on Aug. 4 and made his Major League debut that day vs. Baltimore, the team that drafted him. Struck out three batters over three innings, allowing two hits, one run and two walks. Optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Aug. 5....Recalled again on Aug. 7, did not see game action, and optioned on Aug. 8....Recalled on Aug. 22 and appeared in game at New York (AL) that night. Made third and final appearance with Major League team on Aug. 26, tossing two scoreless innings vs. Kansas City. Was optioned for final time following the game....In his first season at the Triple-A level, went 5-7 with a 4.05 ERA (51 ER/113.1 IP) with 48 walks, 119 strikeouts in 27 games (15 starts) for the Columbus Clippers....His 119 strikeouts were a professional career high and ranked eighth among Guardians' Minor Leaguers....As a starter, went 2-4 with a 4.89 ERA (38 ER/70.0 IP) while holding opponents to a .242 AVG (64x265). As a reliever, went 3-3 with a 2.70 ERA (13 ER/43.1 IP) while holding opponents to a .184 AVG (28x152)....Held right-handed batters to a .197 AVG (46x234) and .683 OPS while left-handed batters hit for a .251 AVG (46x183) and .834 OPS....Made his final start of the year on Sept. 19, tossing five no-hit innings with two walks and seven strikeouts to earn the victory....Was designated for assignment by Cleveland on Nov. 19 and signed by Atlanta as a Minor League free agent on Nov. 19.