01/26/21
Updated looks on Gillespie haven't been a ton in person as the 2022 two-way player spent the majority of his summer south of the border, getting reps and playing as much as he could in the shortened season we had here in Ontario. This looks to have been a good decision on his part as the video looks we saw as well the size and strength gains he has made are definitely noticeable. Always having a feel for the glove at short to go along with athleticism and instincts, expect for Gillespie to really take off now that the size and strength have started to come. A natural righty at the dish, the left side is starting to come to fruition and he looks a lot more comfortable swinging from that side of the box. 

There has always been arm speed from Gillespie and you can add strength along with the arm speed, which is a great combination to add. You can tell the gym has been in his routine as he;s gone from 160-pounds to 180-pounds with muscle and size gains from top to bottom. Gillespie looks poised to make an impact on both the mound and as a position player in the coming year and we are excited to see how it all translates to the field. 

8/01/19
Gillespie is a 2022 infielder with feel and polish to his game defensively right now. Showed range to both sides at shortstop while the hands are soft and work in sync with his lower half with body control. There is life out the hand and good feel for the position. At the plate, its a short and compact right-handed swing that's more of a line drive, contact oriented but will go backside that doesn’t swing and miss often. 6.90 runner with actions on both sides of the ball, Gillespie is going to add weight and size which will take his game to the next level. 

3/11/19
Gillespie was a standout on day one of the week as his athleticism and actions in the field were evident in practice. His defensive ability translated to games where he was controlled fielding and transferring before getting off throws up to 80 mph. He played with ease and showed little pressure against good competition. The actions at the plate were raw, but there is bat-to-ball ability and looseness in his swing. His young age with years to develop make him an interesting player on both ends, but his glove looks to be his carrying tool.

9/09/17
Young 2021, Gillespie showed clean actions on both sides of the ball and a good understanding of fundamentals throughout the day. Creates good rhythm in the box with hands and getting the bat started. Leg kick in lower half load, barreled up some baseball with line drives up the middle, like the swing and where it is going. Defensively, some bounce in his lower half and moving side to side, made the plays and funnels ball to chest, obvious room to gain strength and mature, made the play on the run and shows some athletic actions for his age. Good day for the young 2021 grad.