Gillenwater was a glittering defensive outfielder with speed and a strong arm, but a disappointing bat. A regular only with the 1945 Braves, he hit a career-high .288, and in 1946 he tied a major league OF record with 12 putouts in a game.
Gillenwater was a glittering defensive outfielder with speed and a strong arm, but a disappointing bat. A regular only with the 1945 Braves, he hit a career-high .288, and in 1946 he tied a major league OF record with 12 putouts in a game.
