Mike Gillespie
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Mike Gillespie spent twenty seasons (1987 to 2006) as head baseball coach at the University of Southern California. During his tenure, his team reached the College World Series four times and won the title in 1998. After the 2006 season, Gillespie retired and was replaced as USC coach by his son-in-law, former big leaguer Chad Kreuter (who is married to his daughter Kelly). Prior to USC, Gillespie spent sixteen years at the College of the Canyons, winning three state JUCO titles in his last six years.
Gillespie also played college baseball at USC, where he was a member of the 1961 national champs.
He became manager of the Staten Island Yankees in the New York-Penn League in 2007.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Staten Island Yankees | New York-Penn League | 47-28 | 2nd | New York Yankees | Lost in 1st round |
