Theo Gillen
| Theo Gillen | |
|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | |
| Center fielder | |
| Born: September 12, 2005 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Theodore Gillen (born September 12, 2005) is an American professional baseball center fielder in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
Career
Gillen attended Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, where he played baseball.[1] Injuries to his labrum and knee forced him to miss playing time early in his high school career.[2][3]
Gillen was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the 18th overall pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[4][5] On July 26, 2024, Gillen signed with the Rays on a $4.37 million contract.[6] He made his professional debut with the Charleston RiverDogs, batting .154 over eight games.[7]
References
- ^ Askeland, Kevin (8 May 2024). "Konnor Griffin, Cam Caminiti among top 10 high school MLB Draft prospects". MaxPreps.
- ^ "Texas college baseball talent on display in 2024 MLB Draft". 13 July 2024.
- ^ "8 high risers who could land in the first round of the Draft". MLB.com.
- ^ "Westlake graduate Theo Gillen drafted by Tampa Bay Rays in first round of MLB draft". 14 July 2024.
- ^ McVeigh, Griffin (2024-07-15). "Texas SS commit Theo Gillen selected in 2024 MLB Draft". On3. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Rays Agree To Terms With First-Round Pick Theo Gillen". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Collazo, Carlos (October 28, 2024). "Tampa Bay Rays 2024 MLB Draft Report Card". Baseball America. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)