Jarod
Gillespie

6/12/18: 2019 thick strong build 1B prospect out of Franklin Central. Hits from left side, open tall setup in box. Good smooth load with toe tap trigger to start swing. Stride is long to baseball. Quick bat from an uphill bat path that he creates good leverage with. Showed good power in bat with ability to use the whole field.  

 
2/17/18:  6-foot-1, 205 pound first baseman displayed sure hands with clean, quick transfer.  High 3/4 slot, short arm swing.  Throws topped 79 across.  Left-handed hitter has an open setup with smooth hand load as foot closes off in stride.  Pull side approach.  Long, slightly uphill path.  Potential pull side power,  Exit velocity topped at 86mph.

 
12/16/17:  6-foot-1, 205 pound left-handed hitting first baseman showcased some pull power.  Smooth load, lands open.  Long, level path to contact with above average bat speed.  Lacks extension.  High exit velocity of 88.  Average hands defensively with some feel for the bag.  Throws topped 74 across infield.  Ran a 7.81 60 yard dash.

 
10/15/17:  6-foot-1, 205 pound first baseman hits from a tall, balanced setup.  Short stride as hands load back.  Some rhythm.  Over rotation of lower half.  Some bat speed.  Compact swing, line drive approach to pull side.  Lacks extension.  High exit velocity of 86.