Bob Gillespie
| Bob Gillespie | |
|---|---|
 Gillespie, circa 1948 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 8, 1919 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | |
| Died: November 4, 2001 (aged 82) Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 11, 1944, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 11, 1950, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 5–13 |
| Earned run average | 5.07 |
| Strikeouts | 59 |
| Teams | |
Robert William Gillespie (October 8, 1919 – November 4, 2001) was an American
right-handed. The native of Columbus, Ohio, served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II
.
In a four-season career, Gillespie posted a 5–13 record with a 4.73 ERA in 58 pitching appearances, including 23 starts, two complete games, 59 strikeouts, 102 walks, and 202 ⅓ innings of work.
Gillespie died in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on November 4, 2001, at the age of 82.
References
- ^ Pearson, Mike (February 16, 2020). "Illini Legends, Lists & Lore: Howie Judson". The News-Gazette. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ISBN 978-1-6200-6413-9.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs
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