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Cole Gillespie # - OF

San Francisco

  • Age: 29
  • DOB: 1984/06/20
  • POB: Portland, OR
  • Height: 6-1 Weight: 215lbs
  • Bats/Throws: R/R
  • MLB Seasons: 2
  • Drafted by Milwaukee in 2006 (3rd round).
  • Current Status: In the minors

Scouting Report

AssetsShows a nice mix of patience and power at the dish, without huge K totals. Has enough speed to steal bases. Can play left or right field and hustles all the time. Is well-rounded and athletic.
FlawsInjury woes have set him back in terms of development. Needs to show he can play consistently well in order to become a factor at the major-league level.
Career potentialBackup outfielder.

Honours and Awards

2011MiLB - Minor League Baseball Gold Glove Award

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2013/03/30Assigned by the San Francisco Giants to their minor league camp.
2012/12/12Signed by the San Francisco Giants to a minor league contract.
2012/09/25Released by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
2012/09/19Designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
2012/03/15Optioned to Reno (AAA).
2012/03/03Re-signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a one-year contract.
2011/10/01Did not make the Arizona Diamondbacks playoff roster.
2011/09/16Recalled from Reno (AAA).
2011/03/13Optioned to Reno (AAA).
2010/09/07Recalled from Reno (AAA).
2010/08/01Optioned to Reno (AAA).
2010/06/21Recalled from Reno (AAA).
2010/05/19Optioned to Reno (AAA).
2010/04/21Recalled from Reno (AAA).
2010/03/30Optioned to Reno (AAA).
2009/11/20Contract purchased from Reno (AAA).
2009/07/19Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Trades

2012/12/12Signed by the San Francisco Giants to a minor league contract.
2009/07/19Milwaukee Brewers traded Cole Gillespie and Roque Mercedes to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Felipe Lopez.
2006/06/06Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 3rd Round (92nd overall) in 2006.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSEAVGOBPSLGOPS
2012RenoAAA1264418513635413665980118-.308.390.494.884
2011ArizonaNL5622001411000.333.429.8331.262
2011RenoAAA137484100145191612798191245-.300.405.479.884
2010ArizonaNL4510411248021272911-.231.283.365.648
2010RenoAAA692645476146849444985-.288.394.477.871
2009RenoAAA421383342645272731801.304.418.514.932
2009NashvilleAAA7523629571257273156652.242.332.424.756
2009Brevard CountyA124310152319711400.349.431.6051.036
2008HuntsvilleAA131462731303841479751021715.281.386.472.858
2007Brevard CountyA12943875117253126272951683.267.378.420.798
2006HelenaR5118649641218314034184-.344.464.5481.012
TotalNL50110132680316830110.236.292.391.683
TotalAAA449156330145686354524824230757233.292.390.478.868
TotalAA131462731303841479751021715.281.386.472.858
TotalA141481851322761371791062083.274.383.437.820
TotalR5118649641218314034184-.344.464.5481.012

Legend:

GP - games played
AB - at bats
R - runs
H - hits
TB - total bases
2B - doubles
3B - triples
HR - home runs
RBI - runs batted in
BB - walks or base on balls
SO - strikeouts
SB - stolen bases
CS - caught stealing
E - errors
AVG - average
OBP - on-base percentage
SLG - slugging perentage