SoxFan1 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 3B Jon Gilmore Born: 8/23/88 Height: 6'3 Weight: 195 Bats: Right Throws: Right School: Iowa City High School Acquired from Atlanta Braves in Javier Vazquez trade. Hitting Ability: Gilmore showed a better approach at the plate during this showcase than he had in the past. He adjusted well to offspeed stuff and showed good extension through the zone. Power: Gilmore has projectable raw power. Running Speed: He's a below-average runner. Arm Strength: Gilmore's arm seemed tired or labored during the showcase. Fielding: Gilmore was a little slow defensively with an almost casual approach. Range: The lack of quickness showed and his range was limited. Physical Description: Gilmore has an Aaron Boone-body type and has changed physically in the past year, looking stronger now. Medical Update: Healthy. Strengths: Offensive potential, with power and overall hitting ability projection. Weaknesses: His defensive game is behind his bat and was lackluster with the glove at this showcase. Summary: Gilmore improved at the plate tremendously in his senior season. The infielder has good raw power and showed a better overall approach in his offensive game. His defense isn't as sharp, but he will be drafted because of his bat potential. 2009 with the Kannapolis Intimidators... .236 AVG .288 OBP .324 SLG .612 OPS 148 AB 35 H 2 HR 11 RBI 7 2B 0 3B 16 R 10 BB 26 K 1 SB/1 CS The numbers don't look good whatsoever, but in his last 10 games he is 16-37, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 2B, 8 R. Defensively...he's just plain bad. 13 errors so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Sounds like a future 1B/LF, but I do think he has a special bat and hopefully the hot stretch he is on now continues. Btw, Soxfan1 you been great with the AAP's lately, much appreciated. even if your name is a blatant rip off of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 QUOTE (SoxFan101 @ May 24, 2009 -> 05:01 AM) Sounds like a future 1B/LF, but I do think he has a special bat and hopefully the hot stretch he is on now continues. Btw, Soxfan1 you been great with the AAP's lately, much appreciated. even if your name is a blatant rip off of mine No problem, and thanks for the acknowledgment. I'm really excited about a lot of guys in our system right now, and I pretty much check all the stats every day to see how the top guys are doing. And we both know who the original is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 He's an Iowa boy, and even though he's from Iowa City, I'd like to see him do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 April was bad, May was better, and he's started off in June very hot, with 6 hits in his last 13 at bats. He's currently on a 5 game hitting streak. He's been inconsistent however, with some good games and some bad games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Unfortunately, Gilmore hasn't been able to find any consistency this season and his numbers so far in 99 games for Kanny are as follows: .243 AVG .286 OBP .305 SLG .591 OPS 3 HR 40 RBI 15 2B 0 3B 23 BB 69 K 3 SB/2 CS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Aug 6, 2009 -> 03:47 AM) Unfortunately, Gilmore hasn't been able to find any consistency this season and his numbers so far in 99 games for Kanny are as follows: .243 AVG .286 OBP .305 SLG .591 OPS 3 HR 40 RBI 15 2B 0 3B 23 BB 69 K 3 SB/2 CS Wow, brutal power numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Gilmore has been pretty sexy at Winston-Salem in 56 games: .331 AVG .356 OBP .411 SLG .767 OPS 3 HR 33 RBI 82 H (70 singles) 7 2B 2 3B 12 BB 37 K 1/2 SB Extra base power and plate discipline could be improved but he's hitting. 17 errors at 3B though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Jon's profile on FutureSox.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Saw Gilmore playing with the Barons yesterday. He was at DH. Hasn't been hitting well in Birmingham, and everyone in the crowd down the 3b line could tell you why. Every time he swung at a pitch he was trying to be Sammy Sosa. Practically came flying out of his shoes. Shoulder flew so far open that on the back part of his swing he was facing the 3b dugout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 So the guy who supposedly had massive power potential and has only showed it in a HR derby has a massive swing? Gotta love the minors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Gilmore is 23 years old heading into the 2012 season. Last year in AA: 50 G, .283 AVG, .351 OBP, 3 HR, 28 RBI, 13 2B, 1 3B, 32 K, 18 BB, 19 R, .768 OPS He's a 3B prospect, but played primarily 1B in Birmingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Pretty awful April for Gilmore: .179 AVG (10-56), 0 HR, 7 RBI, 3 2B, 10 R, 24 K, 7 BB (.281 OBP, .232 SLG, .513 OPS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ May 3, 2012 -> 08:38 PM) Pretty awful April for Gilmore: .179 AVG (10-56), 0 HR, 7 RBI, 3 2B, 10 R, 24 K, 7 BB (.281 OBP, .232 SLG, .513 OPS) Limited playing time. Another KW Jr. victim. He is playing adequate LF though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 QUOTE (danman31 @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 06:54 PM) So the guy who supposedly had massive power potential and has only showed it in a HR derby has a massive swing? Gotta love the minors. Horse legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 He may be out for awhile. He wasn't with the team last week and Damaso Espino started wearing his jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Gilmore has battled injury issues. Hasn't played since May 22. Hitting .180 in AA Birmingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Released Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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