Patrick Gillen is UNC Asheville’s steady left-handed bat with gap power and on-base skills
In the 2025 season at UNC Asheville, Gillen hit .308 with 6 home runs, 8 doubles and 38 RBI in 45 games, then carried that momentum into the Appalachian League where he earned weekly honors by going 12-for-18 (.667) with a 1.770 OPS over five games. He stands out as a disciplined, contact-oriented infielder with enough pop to punish mistakes, and reports note he’s also a leader-type presence—UNC Asheville named him captain, which hints at baseball IQ and competitiveness. If your team wants a reliable lefty bat who can hit for average and contribute from day one, he’s a strong fit.