University of Arkansas at Little Rock: Played under head coach Chris Curry, starting 37 of his 43 games played … Led the Trojans in stolen bases with eight and assists with 85 at shortstop … Tied the team-high in sacrifice hits with five … Was named to the Sunbelt Conference Honor Roll.
 
Grayson College: Played under head coach Dusty Hart, batting .304 with three home runs, seven doubles and 38 RBIs in his final season … Started 55 games as a sophomore, totaling 74 bases and eight stolen bases … Turned 32 double plays as a sophomore, recording 86 putouts and 141 assists and a .908 fielding percentage.
 
High School: Starred under head coach Glen Harrison, earning several honors … Was selected Second Team All-District and Team MVP during his career … As a junior, was named Offensive Player of the Year.  
 
Personal: Parents are John and Shari Gillean … Has four siblings, Sarah, Leah, Daniel and Mark … Majoring in criminal justice.