Conor Gillaspie
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2017)
Conor Gillaspie was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2017 for the San Francisco Giants, the Chicago White Sox, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 10 seasons. In 513 career games, he hit .251 with 357 hits, 33 home runs, and 158 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-09-09
- Last Game
- 2017-08-02
Full name: Conor Michael Gillaspie
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 513 | 1,424 | 147 | 357 | 73 | 14 | 33 | 158 | 1 | 107 | 245 | .251 | .304 | .391 | .695 | -596 |
Career AVG .251 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career SLG .391 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .695 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SFN | NL | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | SFN | NL | 15 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SFN | NL | 6 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | 134 | 408 | 46 | 100 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 40 | 0 | 37 | 79 | .245 | .253 (-3%) | .317 (-4%) | .396 (-2%) | .714 (-3%) | -215.3 |
| 2014 | CHA | AL | 130 | 464 | 50 | 131 | 31 | 5 | 7 | 57 | 0 | 36 | 78 | .282 | .251 (+12%) | .313 (+7%) | .386 (+8%) | .700 (+7%) | 622.7 |
| 2015 | CHA | AL | 58 | 173 | 10 | 41 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 34 | .237 | .254 (-7%) | .316 (-13%) | .404 (-10%) | .721 (-11%) | -349.2 |
| 2015 | LAA | AL | 17 | 64 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .203 | .254 (-20%) | .316 (-21%) | .404 (-15%) | .721 (-18%) | -349.2 |
| 2016 | SFN | NL | 101 | 191 | 24 | 50 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 12 | 28 | .262 | .255 (+3%) | .321 (-4%) | .417 (+5%) | .738 (+1%) | -10.9 |
| 2017 | SFN | NL | 44 | 80 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 10 | .163 | .254 (-36%) | .324 (-33%) | .425 (-32%) | .750 (-33%) | -448.9 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 513 | 1,424 | 147 | 357 | 73 | 14 | 33 | 158 | 1 | 107 | 245 | .251 | — | — | — | — | -751 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (513 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 264 | 716 | 73 | 174 | 19 | 84 | .243 |
| Away | 249 | 708 | 74 | 183 | 14 | 74 | .258 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-02 | SFG | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-31 | SFG | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-30 | SFG | LAD | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-29 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-26 | SFG | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-25 | SFG | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-24 | SFG | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-22 | SFG | SDP | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-07-21 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-07-19 | SFG | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 25 | 6 | 85 | 10 | 1 | 6 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 385 | 347 | 205 | 606 | 46 | 56 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SFN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SFN | 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SFN | 3B | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHA | 1B | 12 | 2 | 45 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 | CHA | 3B | 113 | 107 | 64 | 200 | 16 | 16 |
| 2014 | CHA | 3B | 127 | 120 | 79 | 216 | 12 | 26 |
| 2015 | CHA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHA | 3B | 52 | 50 | 23 | 74 | 12 | 4 |
| 2015 | LAA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAA | 3B | 17 | 17 | 11 | 24 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | SFN | 1B | 7 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | SFN | 3B | 45 | 34 | 11 | 62 | 2 | 6 |
| 2017 | SFN | 1B | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SFN | 3B | 20 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 25 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 385 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Conor Gillaspie's recorded salaries total $1,552,500 over 3 seasons, 2013 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gillaspie's career ran from 2008 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2008, 2011, 2012, and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHA | AL | $550,000 |
| 2014 | CHA | AL | $512,000 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | $490,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,552,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | Wichita | KS | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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Conor Gillaspie: the record in brief
Conor Gillaspie played a first major league game on September 9, 2008 and a last one on August 2, 2017. Gillaspie played for the San Francisco Giants (2008 to 2017), the Chicago White Sox (2013 through 2015), and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2015). At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Gillaspie is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Gillaspie threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The recorded birth is July 18, 1987, in Omaha, NE, USA. The given name on file is Conor Michael Gillaspie.
Across 513 games at the plate, Gillaspie's career line reads 357 hits in 1,424 at bats for a .251 average; the totals also include 33 homers and 158 RBI. Gillaspie got on base at a .304 rate and slugged .391 (.695 OPS). The .251 career average is close to the .255 the league hit across the same seasons. No season beat the 13 home runs Gillaspie hit in 2013. The hits column peaks at 131, in 2014. Gillaspie drove in a season-high 57 runs in 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions about Conor Gillaspie
- What years did Conor Gillaspie play?
- Conor Gillaspie played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2017.
- Was Conor Gillaspie a pitcher?
- No. Conor Gillaspie was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Conor Gillaspie hit?
- Conor Gillaspie hit 33 career home runs with 357 hits.
- What teams did Conor Gillaspie play for?
- Conor Gillaspie played for 3 teams: the San Francisco Giants (2008, 2011–2012, 2016–2017), the Chicago White Sox (2013–2015), and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2015).
- What were Conor Gillaspie's career stats?
- In 513 games, Conor Gillaspie had 357 hits, 33 home runs, 158 RBI, 147 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .251 batting average.
- How much did Conor Gillaspie earn in his career?
- Conor Gillaspie's recorded salaries total $1,552,500 over 3 seasons, 2013 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gillaspie's career ran from 2008 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2008, 2011, 2012, and 2016.
- What was Conor Gillaspie's salary?
- Conor Gillaspie's last recorded salary was $550,000, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $550,000, in 2015, and his lowest was $490,500, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2013 to 2015.
- What position did Conor Gillaspie play?
- Conor Gillaspie played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Conor Gillaspie and how much did he weigh?
- Conor Gillaspie was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Conor Gillaspie hit each season?
- Conor Gillaspie's home runs by season: 0 in 2008, 1 in 2011, 0 in 2012, 13 in 2013, 7 in 2014, 4 in 2015, 6 in 2016, and 2 in 2017. His most in one season was 13, in 2013.
- What was Conor Gillaspie's career batting average?
- Conor Gillaspie batted .251 over his career, with 357 hits in 1,424 at bats.
- How many RBI did Conor Gillaspie have?
- Conor Gillaspie drove in 158 runs in his career.
- Is Conor Gillaspie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Conor Gillaspie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.