Logan Gillaspie Bio
Logan Craig Gillaspie (born April 17, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles. A left-handed reliever, Gillaspie worked his way up through independent baseball and the minor leagues before reaching the majors in 2022.
Early Life and Background
Logan Craig Gillaspie was born on April 17, 1997, in Bakersfield, California. He grew up in the Bakersfield area and attended Frontier High School from 2011 to 2015. While still in high school, he was selected to play for the Oakland Athletics in the 2014 Area Code Games, a showcase event that highlights top amateur talent from across the country.
After high school, Gillaspie continued his baseball career at Oxnard College, where he played from 2015 to 2017. During his time with the program, he was used as a pitcher, catcher, and third baseman, gaining versatility across multiple positions. He was not selected in the 2017 MLB Draft after completing his time at Oxnard College, which set him on a non-traditional path to professional baseball.
Path to Baseball
After going undrafted in 2017, Gillaspie joined the Monterey Amberjacks of the independent Pecos League. He later moved up to the Salina Stockade of the American Association. Following his release there, he signed with the Sonoma Stompers of the Pacific Association. In January 2018, he played in the California Winter League and then signed with the United Shore Professional Baseball League, where he pitched for the Eastside Diamond Hoppers.
On July 13, 2018, the Milwaukee Brewers signed Gillaspie to a minor league contract, marking his first entry into a Major League organization. He pitched for the rookie-level Arizona League Brewers and the rookie-level Helena Brewers of the Pioneer League, posting a 3.26 earned run average (ERA) over 19+1⁄3 innings. In 2019, he spent the season with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers of the Single-A Midwest League, going 3–7 with a 3.96 ERA over 31 games, including 16 starts, and striking out 92 batters in 109 innings. He was named a Midwest League all-star with the Timber Rattlers, and the Brewers released him on September 11, 2019.
Logan Gillaspie Career
Early Career (2018–2019)
Gillaspie’s professional career began with stops in several independent leagues between 2017 and 2018, where he built experience and continued developing as a pitcher. His independent league journey included the Pecos League, the American Association, the Pacific Association, the California Winter League, and the United Shore Professional Baseball League.
His first taste of affiliated baseball came in 2018 with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He pitched at the rookie level before earning a full-season assignment with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2019. That season proved to be his most extensive in the minors to that point, and his Midwest League all-star selection highlighted his potential as a relief and starting pitcher.
Baltimore Orioles Breakthrough (2021–2023)
On June 9, 2021, Gillaspie signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. He split the 2021 season between the Aberdeen IronBirds of the High-A East and the Bowie Baysox of the Double-A Northeast, going 1–3 with a 4.97 ERA over 26 relief appearances and striking out 52 batters in 41+2⁄3 innings. He was later selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox. On November 19, 2021, the Orioles selected his contract and added him to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
Gillaspie returned to Bowie to open the 2022 season. After six appearances with Bowie, he was promoted to the Norfolk Tides of the Triple-A International League. On May 17, 2022, the Orioles promoted him to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut that night against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, throwing two scoreless innings in relief. On October 2, 2022, he recorded his first major league victory with a scoreless sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in a 3–1 Orioles win. He finished 2022 with a 1–0 record and a 3.12 ERA in 17+1⁄3 innings across 17 appearances.
In 2023, Gillaspie made 11 appearances for Baltimore, but he struggled to a 6.00 ERA with eight strikeouts in nine innings. On September 2, 2023, he was designated for assignment following the Orioles’ waiver claim of Jorge López.
San Diego Padres Era (2023–Present)
On September 4, 2023, Gillaspie was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox and optioned to the Worcester Red Sox, where he finished the year without allowing a run in four appearances. On November 15, 2023, he was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres. He was optioned to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas to begin 2024, and the Padres selected his contract on April 17, 2024. Two days later, he entered in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays and struck out both Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to seal a 5–1 win. In nine games with San Diego in 2024, he posted a 7.15 ERA with seven strikeouts over 11+1⁄3 innings, and on November 22, the Padres non-tendered him, making him a free agent.
On December 12, 2024, Gillaspie re-signed with the Padres on a minor league contract. After two appearances for El Paso, the Padres added him to their active roster on April 6, 2025. He recorded a 2.57 ERA with four strikeouts in three games before landing on the injured list with a left oblique strain on April 27. He was activated on June 30, 2025, and designated for assignment the same day, clearing waivers and being sent outright to El Paso on July 2, 2025.
Driving Style and Strengths
Logan Gillaspie has built his career as a left-handed relief pitcher who has worked at multiple minor league levels and in independent baseball. His minor league track record in the Brewers and Orioles systems showed the ability to miss bats, highlighted by 92 strikeouts in 109 innings with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2019, and he has shown poise in high-leverage major league spots, including striking out two stars to close out a win against the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among Gillaspie’s defining moments are his MLB debut on May 17, 2022, at Camden Yards against the New York Yankees, his first major league win on October 2, 2022, at Yankee Stadium, and his dramatic two-strikeout save against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 19, 2024, shortly after his contract was selected by the Padres.
Logan Gillaspie Career Wins
Across his major league career through the 2025 season, Logan Gillaspie has posted a 1–1 win–loss record with a 4.63 ERA and 29 strikeouts. His lone major league victory came on October 2, 2022, against the New York Yankees while pitching for the Baltimore Orioles. He has also recorded one minor league save with the Worcester Red Sox and has earned all-star recognition in the Midwest League.
MLB Highlights
Logan Gillaspie made his MLB debut on May 17, 2022, against the New York Yankees and earned his first big league win against the same opponent on October 2, 2022, finishing that season with a 1–0 record and a 3.12 ERA in 17+1⁄3 innings. His most recent major league appearance came in 2025 with the San Diego Padres, where he posted a 2.57 ERA in three outings before a left oblique injury led to a stint on the injured list.
Other Wins and Performances
In the minor leagues, Gillaspie was a Midwest League all-star with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2019 and recorded one save with the Worcester Red Sox in 2023. He has notched additional relief wins in independent baseball across the Pecos League, the American Association, the Pacific Association, and the United Shore Professional Baseball League.
Logan Gillaspie Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public information about Logan Gillaspie’s family background is limited. He is a native of Bakersfield, California, where he attended Frontier High School.
Personal Life
Logan Gillaspie was born in Bakersfield, California. Further details about his personal and family life are not publicly documented in available sources.
2025 Season Performance
Logan Gillaspie began the 2025 season in the minor leagues with the El Paso Chihuahuas before the San Diego Padres added him to their active roster on April 6, 2025. In his first three appearances, he was sharp, posting a 2.57 ERA with four strikeouts and emerging as a reliable left-handed option out of the Padres’ bullpen.
His momentum was interrupted on April 27, 2025, when he was placed on the injured list with a left oblique strain. He was activated on June 30, 2025, but was designated for assignment the same day as the Padres reshaped their roster, and he cleared waivers before being sent outright to El Paso on July 2, 2025.
Through the 2025 season, Gillaspie has continued to bounce between the Padres and their Triple-A affiliate, with the focus remaining on staying healthy and producing consistent relief outings whenever he is called up. With his contract status and role in the San Diego Padres organization still in play, Gillaspie remains a depth option for the major league club heading into the rest of 2025.
