Cole Gillespie
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2016)
Cole Gillespie was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2016 for 6 teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 7 seasons. In 221 career games, he hit .251 with 110 hits, 6 home runs, and 46 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-04-21
- Last Game
- 2016-07-27
Full name: Cole Braden Gillespie
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 | .251 | .305 | .367 | .672 | -401 |
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 .672 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 6.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ARI | NL | 45 | 104 | 11 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 29 | .231 | .257 (-10%) | .325 (-13%) | .402 (-9%) | .728 (-11%) | -203.0 |
| 2011 | ARI | NL | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SFN | NL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHN | NL | 25 | 50 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13 | .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 | .254 | .251 (+1%) | .313 (-1%) | .386 (-16%) | .700 (-9%) | -85.9 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -85.9 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 67 | 145 | 17 | 42 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 27 | .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 | .235 | .255 (-8%) | .321 (-15%) | .417 (-11%) | .738 (-13%) | -132.1 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 221 | 439 | 52 | 110 | 25 | 4 | 6 | 46 | 7 | 34 | 97 | .251 | — | — | — | — | -388 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (221 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 119 | 213 | 31 | 52 | 4 | 22 | .244 |
| Away | 102 | 226 | 21 | 58 | 2 | 24 | .257 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-27 | MIA | PHI | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-07-25 | MIA | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-18 | MIA | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-17 | MIA | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-15 | MIA | STL | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-06 | MIA | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-05 | MIA | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-04 | MIA | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-02 | MIA | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-01 | MIA | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 146 | 100 | 216 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ARI | OF | 36 | 26 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | ARI | OF | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SFN | OF | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHN | OF | 17 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | SEA | OF | 25 | 20 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | TOR | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIA | OF | 52 | 34 | 80 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIA | OF | 8 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 62 |
| Center Field | 41 |
| Right Field | 54 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | Corvallis | OR | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Cole Gillespie: the record in brief
Cole Gillespie played a first major league game on April 21, 2010 and a last one on July 27, 2016. Gillespie played for the Arizona Diamondbacks (2010 through 2011), the San Francisco Giants (2013), the Chicago Cubs (2013), the Seattle Mariners (2014), the Toronto Blue Jays (2014), and the Miami Marlins (2015 through 2016). Gillespie is listed as an outfielder at 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds. Gillespie threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 20, 1984, in Portland, OR, USA. The given name on file is Cole Braden Gillespie.
Gillespie's career batting table shows 221 games, 439 at bats and 110 hits, a .251 average, along with 6 homers and 46 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .305 and .367 give Gillespie a career OPS of .672. The .251 career average is close to the .254 the league hit across the same seasons. No season topped the 42 hits of 2015. In 2015, a season of regular play, Gillespie hit .290 while the league hit .254. The seasons in which Gillespie beat the league batting average were 2014 and 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cole Gillespie
- What years did Cole Gillespie play?
- Cole Gillespie played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2016.
- Was Cole Gillespie a pitcher?
- No. Cole Gillespie was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Cole Gillespie hit?
- Cole Gillespie hit 6 career home runs with 110 hits.
- What teams did Cole Gillespie play for?
- Cole Gillespie played for 6 teams: the Arizona Diamondbacks (2010–2011), the San Francisco Giants (2013), the Chicago Cubs (2013), the Seattle Mariners (2014), the Toronto Blue Jays (2014), and the Miami Marlins (2015–2016).
- What were Cole Gillespie's career stats?
- In 221 games, Cole Gillespie had 110 hits, 6 home runs, 46 RBI, 52 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .251 batting average.
- What position did Cole Gillespie play?
- Cole Gillespie played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cole Gillespie and how much did he weigh?
- Cole Gillespie was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Cole Gillespie hit each season?
- Cole Gillespie's home runs by season: 2 in 2010, 1 in 2011, 0 in 2013, 1 in 2014, 2 in 2015, and 0 in 2016. His most in one season was 2, in 2010 and 2015.
- What was Cole Gillespie's career batting average?
- Cole Gillespie batted .251 over his career, with 110 hits in 439 at bats.
- How many RBI did Cole Gillespie have?
- Cole Gillespie drove in 46 runs in his career.
- Is Cole Gillespie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cole Gillespie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.