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2021 Great Lakes Prospect Showcase
Darrian Gillespie is a 2022 OF/LHP, 1B with a 6-1 165 lb. frame from Elkhart, IN who attends Jimtown. Large, athletic frame with square shoulders and a lean, projectable build with room to fill throughout. Ran a 6.85 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, shows athleticism in actions and quickness to both footwork and arm action, present strength on throws with more to come, ball comes out of hand cleanly, repeats actions well. Also pitched, shorter stride coming down the mound, tends to land open with strike foot. Fastball topped out at 77 mph, will continue to develop a consistent release point on the mound, higher slot with quickness to arm, flashed a curveball up to 57 mph. Left-handed hitter, begins with an upright and narrow start at the plate with a higher hand set; utilizes a longer stride moving into contact. Holds coil at top well and come out of it on time, generates some present whip to the barrel while working on a linear path through the zone, consistent hard line drive contact with carry off of the barrel. Excellent student. Named to Great Lakes Top Prospect List.