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Not to be confused with Conor Gillaspie.

Connor Gillispie
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1997-11-10) November 10, 1997 (age 28)
Earlysville, Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 4, 2024, for the Cleveland Guardians
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Win–loss record0–3
Earned run average7.15
Strikeouts31
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
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 and Miami Marlins. He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Career

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Amateur career

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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

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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

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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][10] On November 22, the Guardians non–tendered Gillispie, making him a free agent.[11]

Miami Marlins

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On November 29, 2024, Gillispie signed a one–year, major league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[12] Gillispie was designated for assignment by the Braves on January 23, 2025.[13]

On January 28, 2025, the Miami Marlins claimed Gillispie off of waivers.[14] After making Miami's Opening Day roster, he made six starts for the team, struggling to an 0-3 record and 8.65 ERA with 23 strikeouts over 26 innings of work. Gillispie was designated for assignment by the Marlins following the promotion of Robinson Piña on June 19.[15]

Minnesota Twins

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On June 23, 2025, Gillispie was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.[16] In four appearances (three starts) for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, he struggled to a 1-1 record and 14.49 ERA with six strikeouts across 13+2⁄3 innings pitched. Gillispie was designated for assignment by the Twins on July 28.[17] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A St. Paul on July 30.[18] Gillispie elected free agency following the season on November 6.[19][20]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Former Miller star Connor Gillispie drafted by Orioles". The Daily Progress. June 4, 2019.
  2. ^ O'Connor, John (August 11, 2023). "'Amazing' VCU experience set up Bowie righty Connor Gillispie for pro run". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  3. ^ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  4. ^ "Connor Gillispie - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Connor Gillispie - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  6. ^ "Connor Gillispie Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  7. ^ "Orioles in agreement with Kimbrel, decline to make selection in major league phase of Rule 5 draft". MASNsports.com. December 6, 2023.
  8. ^ "Guardians bolster bullpen with two fresh arms ahead of series finale against Orioles". cleveland.com. August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  9. ^ "Guardians add four players to 40-man roster". MLB.com. November 19, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  10. ^ Hoynes, Paul (November 19, 2024). "Guardians churn 40-man roster once again, adding four players, DFA one-time prospect". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  11. ^ "Complete list of non-tendered players". MLB.com. November 22, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  12. ^ Bowman, Mark (November 29, 2024). "Braves take flier on bullpen arm Gillispie". MLB.com. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  13. ^ "Braves sign Jurickson Profar". MLB.com. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  14. ^ "Marlins To Claim Connor Gillispie, Designate Jhonny Pereda". mlbtraderumors.com. January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  15. ^ "Marlins Designate Connor Gillispie For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  16. ^ "Twins Claim Connor Gillispie". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  17. ^ "Twins Designate Connor Gillispie For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  18. ^ McDonald, Darragh (August 9, 2025). "Minor MLB Transactions: 8/9/25". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  19. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2025". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  20. ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com. November 6, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
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