Wofford College Athletics

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Wofford College shortstop Michael Gilmartin was selected by the Oakland A’s in the 27th round of the MLB Draft on June 10. Gilmartin, a three-time All-Southern Conference selection, was the 813th overall pick in the draft. He signed with the A's on June 16.

Gilmartin, a junior from Moorpark, California, was second on the team with a .335 batting average and 70 hits during the 2009 season. He led the team with 44 runs scored, 13 home runs, and 121 total bases, while his 49 RBI were second. As a closer, he made seventeen appearances with seven saves and 19 strikeouts along with a 3.38 ERA.

For his career, Gilmartin has a .339 batting average with 239 hits, 153 runs and 36 home runs. On the mound he has 50 career appearances in relief with a 3.66 ERA and 53 strikeouts. He is the all-time leader in saves with 19 in his career and in the top five in career hits, runs, total bases and RBI.

Gilmartin was the first Wofford baseball player to earn all-conference honors three times in his career. In addition, he becomes just the sixth Terrier ever to be drafted since 1982. Gilmartin is the second player to be drafted in the last three seasons, joining Brandon Waring (7th round) in 2007.

After signing with the A's on Tuesday, June 16, Gilmartin was assigned to the Vancouver Canadians. The Canadians are one of three single-A teams in the Oakland system. Their season begins on June 20.