Cole Gillespie

Born: 6/20/1984 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-04-21 | Final Game: 2016-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Cole Braden Gillespie

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Biography

Cole Gillespie was a professional baseball player born in 1984, who enjoyed a career that spanned from 2010 to 2016. Primarily serving as a position player, Gillespie made a mark in Major League Baseball by showcasing his versatility and solid batting skills. Over the course of 221 games, he recorded 110 hits, hit 6 home runs, and drove in 46 runs, accumulating a batting average of .251. His ability to steal bases was evident, as he successfully swiped 7 bases during his time in the league. Gillespie played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was increasingly focused on power hitting and analytics. While he may not have been among the league's most recognized stars, his contributions were valuable in providing depth to the teams he played for. His playing style was characterized by an emphasis on contact hitting and situational awareness, traits that endeared him to coaches and teammates alike. After his retirement on July 27, 2016, Gillespie's career remains a testament to the hardworking players who contribute to the fabric of the game, often beyond the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
221	439	52	110	25	4	6	46	7	34	97	0.251	0.305	0.367	0.672	-438.2

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2010	AZ	NL	45	104	11	24	8	0	2	12	1	7	29	0.231	.257 (-10%)	.325 (-13%)	.402 (-9%)	.728 (-11%)	-219.9
2011	AZ	NL	5	6	2	2	0	0	1	4	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	SFG	NL	3	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	CHC	NL	25	50	6	12	2	0	0	4	0	6	13	0.240	.253 (-5%)	.317 (+3%)	.396 (-29%)	.714 (-15%)	0.0
2014	SEA	AL	34	71	9	18	2	0	1	5	2	6	13	0.254	.251 (+1%)	.313 (-1%)	.386 (-16%)	.700 (-9%)	-91.3
2014	TOR	AL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-91.3
2015	MIA	NL	67	145	17	42	10	2	2	16	4	10	27	0.290	.254 (+14%)	.316 (+5%)	.404 (+6%)	.721 (+5%)	118.9
2016	MIA	NL	41	51	7	12	3	2	0	5	0	3	14	0.235	.255 (-8%)	.321 (-15%)	.417 (-11%)	.738 (-13%)	-142.2