Gillaspie goes from Missouri Valley to Major Leagues

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Gillaspie goes from Missouri Valley to Major Leagues

By Anthony Powell

Story Created: Sep 6, 2008 at 11:12 PM CST

Story Updated: Sep 9, 2008 at 10:29 PM CST

SAN FRANCISCO California, September 06, 2008-Conor Gillaspie, who was drafted 37th overall this summer, was to join the San Francisco Giants Saturday. Gillaspie becomes the first player to play for Wichita State and a major league club in the same season.

Gillaspie hit only .268 with seven RBIs for Salem-Keizer (Class A).

Gillaspie hit .418 with 11 home runs and 82 RBIs as a junior this season for Wichita State.  He signed with San Francisco in August for a $975,000 bonus.

 
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