H/W: 6-3 195 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 8/23/88
It was a tale of two seasons for the former AFLAC All-American. The Braves began Gilmore at full season Low-A Rome and he stunk up the joint hitting just .186 through 26 games. After pulling the plug on that promotion, Gilmore was sent to short season Danville where he enjoyed much more success hitting .337 with 4 HR and 31 RBI. Gilmore has the potential to be a very special power hitter with a smooth swing that generates good leverage and HR pop to all fields. He is very balanced at the plate, which allows for him to react well to fastballs and offspeed pitches alike. Defensively, Gilmore has the tools to be a top-rate 3B with soft hands, quick reactions, and a strong, accurate arm. In addition to his physical skills, Jon is a grinder who eats and breathes baseball. Gilmore proved himself to be mentally tough by taking the demotion in stride and having a successful second half to his season. Gilmore needs to progress in working himself deeper into counts and drawing more walks. As his power comes forward, pitchers will be more reluctant to give him pitches to hit in the zone. Gilmore's selectivity will be a crucial element in determining his ability to hit for a high average down the road.
2009 Projection: Gilmore will give Rome another shot, likely with better results. Look to see if he can improve his walk rate as well as his power. Gilmore has an athletic and strong physique that could build muscular bulk. If and when he does this, his HR power will progress and more people's eyes will be opened to his abilities, making his 2007 autographed cards more valuable commodities.
Key Jonathan Gilmore Baseball Cards:
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto
- 2007 Bowman Sterling Auto
- 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/819
 2007 BOWMAN STERLING ROOKIE CARD RC JONATHAN GILMORE AUTO,AUTOGRAPH BRAVES $1.99 |
 2007 Bowman Sterling JONATHAN GILMORE RC Auto BRAVES $3.99 |
 2007 BOWMAN CHROME JONATHAN GILMORE RC AUTO $5.22 |
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